Pete's Automotive

Keeping Yourself in Suspension (Control Arm Assembly Replacement)

When you are pointing your vehicle straight down the street, it should go straight. That’s pretty straightforward, right? Sometimes, though, you may notice you have to keep adjusting the s...

Published on: Sep 15, 2024

Suspension

Let's talk about your suspension – you know, the system that connects your wheels to your vehicle, controls your handling and delivers a good ride as you cruise around Sebastopol, CA. Your ...

Published on: Dec 26, 2022

Your Vehicle's Suspension in Sebastopol, CA

Suspension systems should continue to operate effectively for many years and over long distances, holding your tires’ footprint on the road. Eventually, components do wear out, but how lon...

Published on: Aug 29, 2022

Most drivers in Sebastopol, CA know ball joints are an important part of the suspension system. Visualize a ball attached to a spindle with the ball enclosed in a cup. This allows the joint to move in...

Published on: Sep 17, 2021

That Sinking Feeling (Suspension Failure)

There's nothing quite like the feeling of driving down the road and, suddenly, the back end of your vehicle collapses. A possible cause is that something in your suspension has broken. Suspensio...

Published on: Apr 14, 2020

Suspension Wear

Your suspension system keeps your car up off the road. From there, it’s responsible for a smooth and comfortable ride around Sebastopol, CA. It also keeps your wheels firmly planted over bumps a...

Published on: Jan 10, 2020