Tips to Maintain Your Audi Suspension

Posted on | 18 Oct 2017 By Anita Gaal

Audi’s are known for their luxury and high-level performance. But like every vehicle, they also run into issues now and then. There are things you can do to help maintain your Audi, and the first step is finding a trusted, specialty automotive repair shop that best suits your needs. The right automotive shop will help inform you on the best ways to keep your Audi performing at its best, and they should have specialized knowledge about Audi models in order to properly and accurately diagnose and address areas of concern. One of the most typical problem areas for Audi drivers is the suspension. The suspension includes: shocks, struts, springs, control arms, and ball joints, just to name a few of the vital components. These parts can become worn and begin to malfunction or even fail if the problem goes unaddressed for a period of time. You may notice suspension issues in your Audi originating in wheel alignment or shock absorption, and every locale will require a different method of attack. Here are a few things you can do to prevent disasters and maintain your Audi’s suspension:

Quality is Key

As time goes by, it is normal for parts of your suspension to wear out and be in need of maintenance or repair. If you do encounter such issues, you should make sure that your automotive specialist uses the highest quality products, materials, and equipment to perform repairs or replacements. Using high quality products when replacing suspension parts is critical, and your replacement parts should match the high-end quality of your Audi itself. In order to maintain your Audi’s performance, suspension parts should be manufacturer-recommended and meet the standards of Audi engineering. If you are unsure when you will likely need to replace suspension parts, you should refer to your owner’s manual for more clarification; however, this does not take into account your driving style or habits. Keep in mind that the harder you are on your Audi, the sooner and more frequently you’ll need automotive work performed.

Keep Your Eyes on the Road

The manner in which we drive will heavily determine how quickly suspension parts wear out. Driving over road imperfections at high speeds will increase the likelihood of repair needs, and you should be sure to avoid road hazards, such as potholes and divots, at all costs. Be aware of your surroundings to avoid driving over curbs accidentally, or flying over speedbumps that you don’t see beforehand. The more conscious you are of the road conditions, the better your chances of maintaining your suspension for a longer period of time. Audi’s are built strong and tough, but like any other vehicle they are susceptible to damage when we don’t remain conscious of our driving habits.

Have Regular Alignments

If you do experience road imperfections in your Audi at high speeds, you should be sure to bring your vehicle in for an inspection soon after. When you accidently hit a curb or drive over a deep pothole in the road, it can lead to wheel misalignment. This is a relatively easy issue to fix, assuming that’s all the damage that was caused. Wheel alignments are generally inexpensive and a part of your vehicle’s routine maintenance schedule that is recommended by the manufacturer. Most wheel alignments that go smoothly don’t take very long to complete, and it is generally a same-day service that can be performed by any Audi automotive expert. Wheel misalignment is easy to diagnose, and longer term misalignment will have an effect on your tires, so it is critical to have such issues addressed immediately.

Our Approach to Audi Maintenance

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