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Services / Suspension & steering
SUSPENSION & STEERING REPAIR / BARBERTON, OH
The road shouldn’t
feel like a fight.
If your car pulls, clunks over bumps, or doesn’t steer the way it used to, bring it to us. We’ll help you get to the bottom of what’s going on.
FREE ESTIMATES / YOUR APPROVAL BEFORE WORK
NOT SURE WHAT’S WRONG?
Just tell us
what you feel.
You don’t have to name the part. Let us know what changed and when you notice it. We’ll discuss the next step with you.
You’ll get a free repair estimate, and we won’t start work without your approval.
WHAT ARE YOU NOTICING?
You know how your car normally feels.
When that changes, pay attention. Several different issues can produce the same symptom, so we’ll start by talking through what you’re experiencing.
01 / OVER BUMPS
Clunks or a rough ride
Do you hear a knock over potholes, or does your car keep bouncing after a bump? Tell us when it happens.
02 / AT THE WHEEL
Pulling or loose steering
If you’re correcting the wheel to go straight, or the steering feels loose or unusually stiff, let us know.
03 / AT THE TIRES
Uneven tire wear
Wear that’s heavier on one edge can have several causes. We’ll discuss what you’ve noticed and the next step.
If you cannot control the vehicle safely or steering assistance suddenly fails, stop when safe and arrange a tow or other safe assistance.
SUSPENSION & STEERING REPAIR
Let’s find the cause before you decide.
Your suspension helps manage the movement between the car and the road. Your steering system helps you direct it. When something wears or is damaged, the symptoms can overlap with tire or alignment concerns.
We’ll talk through what you’re experiencing, discuss the assessment, and explain the recommended repair. You’ll get a free repair estimate before you decide what work to approve.
Ask us separately about any diagnostic testing and associated charges.
Help us narrow it down
When does it happen?
Over bumps, while turning, at highway speed, or when braking?
What do you feel or hear?
Describe any pull, clunk, vibration or change in steering effort.
What do you drive?
Share the year, make, model and any recent tire or suspension work.
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Pulling to one side?
Let’s talk alignment.
Alignment adjusts wheel angles to your vehicle’s specifications. If your steering wheel is off-center or your tires are wearing unevenly, we can discuss whether an alignment is appropriate.
An alignment isn’t the answer to every steering or tire concern. Tell us what you’re noticing so we can discuss the right next step.
A clear path from concern to repair.
We want you to understand what we recommend and why before any work begins.
01
Tell us what changed
Share your vehicle details and when you hear or feel the problem.
02
Review the recommendation
We’ll discuss the findings, recommended work and your free repair estimate.
03
Approve the work
Ask your questions and decide what you want done. We start only after you approve it.
YOUR BARBERTON REPAIR SHOP
We’re here when the drive feels different.
At Barberton Muffler and Auto Repair, we help local drivers with suspension, steering and alignment concerns. Owner Kent Marchinco and our shop are here to help you understand the next step.
We offer free repair estimates and won’t begin work without your approval.
YOUR QUESTIONS
Let’s clear a few things up.
Does pulling always mean I need an alignment?
Not always. Tire condition and other steering or suspension issues can also contribute. Tell us what you’re experiencing so we can discuss the next step.
What could cause a clunk over bumps?
There are several possible causes in the suspension and related components. We’ll need to assess the vehicle before recommending a repair.
Can worn suspension parts affect my tires?
They can contribute to uneven tire wear or handling concerns. Tire wear can have other causes too, which is why the underlying issue needs to be assessed.
How much will suspension or steering repair cost?
That depends on your vehicle and what needs repair. We’ll provide a free repair estimate before you approve the work. Ask separately about any testing charges.
Do you perform wheel alignments?
Yes. We perform alignments. Let us know if your vehicle pulls, your steering wheel is off-center, or your tires are wearing unevenly.
How do I request an appointment?
Send us your vehicle details and what you’re noticing. We’ll follow up about availability and confirm your appointment details.
Let’s make sense of that clunk.
Or that pull. Or the steering that just doesn’t feel right. Tell us what’s happening, and we’ll help you take the next step.
Free repair estimate. No work without your approval.