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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: Feb 22, 2026
Ball Joints
Most drivers in Ames, IA 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 sever...
Published on: Jun 30, 2024
Hansen CARS Takes Care of Your Vehicle's Suspension
After many years and tens of thousands of miles, your suspension system components do wear out, but how long that takes depends a lot on how you drive.
As you can imagine, if most of your driving is ...
Published on: Dec 16, 2023
Need A Suspension Inspection At Hansen CARS In Ames?
Your suspension system keeps your car up off the road. From there, it’s responsible for a smooth and comfortable ride. It also keeps your wheels firmly planted over bumps and through...
Published on: Oct 13, 2023
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: Sep 07, 2023
Suspension Wear
Your suspension system keeps your car up off the road. From there, it’s responsible for a smooth and comfortable ride around Ames, IA. It also keeps your wheels firmly planted over bumps and thr...
Published on: Apr 12, 2023
Schedule A Suspension Inspection At Hansen CARS
Today's Ames car care article focuses on your suspension. Hansen CARS customers need to know that in addition to just wearing out, suspension components can be damaged in an accident or by a har...
Published on: Jan 12, 2023
Hansen CARS Takes Care of Your Vehicle's Suspension
After many years and tens of thousands of miles Ames vehicles' suspension system components do wear out, but how long that takes depends a lot on how you drive in Ames.As you can imagine, if most of ...
Published on: Jan 19, 2021