The Auto Werks

4716 Chromium Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80918 719.528.6511

Steering and Suspension

Keeping Yourself in Suspension (Control Arm Assembly Replacement)

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: Dec 15, 2024
Suspension System Service at The Auto Werks in Colorado Springs

Suspension System Service at The Auto Werks in Colorado Springs

Suspension systems should continue to operate effectively for many years and tens of thousands of miles/kilometers, holding your tires' foot print on the road. Eventually components do wear out, ...
Published on: Aug 28, 2023
Ball Joints

Ball Joints

Most drivers in Colorado Springs, CO 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 m...
Published on: Nov 20, 2022
The Auto Werks Tech Question on Your Drive Shaft

The Auto Werks Tech Question on Your Drive Shaft

The Auto Werks Tech Question: I'm Doug. A few years ago I was driving my '85 powder blue Dodge Ramcharger with about 80,000 miles (129,000 kilometers) on it. I was going up a hill in Colorado Springs...
Published on: Nov 16, 2022
That Sinking Feeling (Suspension Failure)

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 07, 2022
The Auto Werks Takes Care of Your Vehicle's Suspension

The Auto Werks 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: May 23, 2021
The Auto Werks Takes Care of Your Vehicle's Suspension

The Auto Werks Takes Care of Your Vehicle's Suspension

After many years and tens of thousands of miles Colorado Springs vehicles' suspension system components do wear out, but how long that takes depends a lot on how you drive in Colorado Springs.As you ...
Published on: Jun 03, 2018
Suspension Wear

Suspension Wear

Your suspension system keeps your car up off the road. From there, it’s responsible for a smooth and comfortable ride around Colorado Springs, CO. It also keeps your wheels firmly planted over b...
Published on: Dec 03, 2016