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Suspension & Steering Repair in Encinitas, CA
$50 off
suspension or steering repair
on qualifying repairs of $500 or more before tax
Good through . One coupon per visit; not combined with other offers. Mention or show this coupon when your estimate is written — honored for walk-ins and phone customers too. Many repairs involve additional parts or labor at extra cost; your written estimate shows the total before any work. Encinitas STAR Smog & Auto Repair · 310 Encinitas Blvd #B, Encinitas, CA 92024 · BAR license #300634 · (760) 753-1000.
Clunks, wandering or a floaty ride? At our Encinitas Blvd shop we find the worn suspension or steering part, show it to you, and give you a written estimate before any repair on your car, SUV or truck, including the Jeeps and Toyota trucks we see often. Walk in, book online or call (760) 753-1000.
Your suspension keeps the tires planted and the ride controlled; your steering keeps the car going where you point it. When parts wear, the car feels loose, noisy or floaty, and tires start wearing unevenly.
Encinitas STAR Smog & Auto Repair handles steering and suspension repair and replacement on cars, SUVs and trucks, including the Jeeps and Toyota trucks and SUVs that come through our bay often. We find the worn part, show it to you, and give you a written estimate first.
- 4.9★ · 1,948 Google reviews
- ASE-certified technicians
- Written estimate before any work
- Walk-ins welcome
Signs of suspension or steering wear
- Bouncing after bumps or dips
- Worn shocks or struts.
- Clunk over bumps
- Worn sway bar links, control arm bushings, or ball joints.
- Loose steering or the car wanders
- Worn tie rod ends or other steering components.
- Nose dives hard when braking
- Worn front shocks or struts.
- Leaning or swaying in turns
- Worn shocks, struts, or sway bar parts.
- Noise when turning the steering wheel
- Low power steering fluid, a pump problem, or a worn joint.
- Uneven tire wear or one corner sitting low
- Worn suspension parts or a weak spring. If the wear points to alignment, we'll tell you.
How a suspension and steering repair works here
Inspect
We road test to hear and feel the problem, then inspect on the lift: we check ball joints, tie rods and bushings for play, look for leaking shocks and struts, and check springs, mounts and power steering components.
Explain and estimate
We show you the worn part and explain what it's doing to the ride, the steering and your tires. Then you get a written estimate.
You approve
Nothing is repaired without your OK.
Repair
We replace the approved parts. Shocks and struts are typically replaced in pairs on the same axle so the car handles evenly.
Road test
We drive the car to confirm the noise and looseness are gone. An alignment is usually recommended after this work. We don't offer alignments, so if your car needs one afterward, we'll say so and you can book it elsewhere.
Trucks and SUVs
Jeep Wranglers and Grand Cherokees, Toyota 4Runners and Tundras, and Chevrolet and Ford pickups are regulars in our bay. Heavier vehicles and larger tires are harder on steering and suspension parts, so a clunk or wander on a truck is worth having checked before it wears out your tires.
Why customers choose us
We show you the worn part.
You see the play in the joint or the leak at the shock before you approve anything.
Trucks and SUVs are regulars here.
Jeep, Toyota, Ford and Chevrolet trucks and SUVs are among the vehicles we see often.
Makes we service
- Toyota
- Lexus
- Ford
- Honda
- Jeep
- BMW
- Subaru
- Mercedes-Benz
- Chevrolet
- Nissan
- Mazda
- Volkswagen
- Acura
- Hyundai
- Kia
- Dodge
- Porsche
- GMC
- Audi
- Cadillac
- Volvo
- Mini
- Land Rover
- Infiniti
Recently in our bay: Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Toyota 4Runner, Toyota Tundra, Toyota RAV4, Subaru Outback, Lexus RX 350, Chevrolet Silverado, Ford F-150, Chevrolet Colorado.
What customers say
These reviews speak to the shop as a whole, not to this one service.
5 out of 5 stars
"Super happy with the crew here. Great friendly service and they did a great job for a very fair price. Couldn’t ask for better! I’ll bring my truck here for any and all future work and will recommend them to friends and family. Thanks!"
5 out of 5 stars
"Great shop Fair price. They've worked on my Audi and Corvette providing great service. I highly recommend them. Happy to have found them."
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between shocks and struts?
Both control bounce. A strut is also a structural part of the suspension that supports the spring; a shock isn't. Your vehicle may have one or both.
Do I need an alignment after suspension work?
An alignment is usually recommended after this work. We don't offer alignments, so if your car needs one afterward, we'll say so and you can book it elsewhere.
Should shocks and struts be replaced in pairs?
Generally, yes, on the same axle. Replacing one side can leave the car handling unevenly.
Is it safe to drive with a clunk in the front end?
A clunk means something is loose or worn. Some parts, like ball joints and tie rod ends, affect steering control. Have it checked soon.
Do you work on trucks and SUVs?
Yes. Jeeps, Toyota trucks and SUVs, and Ford and Chevrolet pickups are regulars in our bay.
Location and hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–4 PM |
Encinitas STAR Smog & Auto Repair
310 Encinitas Blvd #B, Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-1000
Encinitas STAR Smog & Auto Repair · 310 Encinitas Blvd #B, Encinitas, CA 92024 · BAR license #300634 · (760) 753-1000
Suspension work comes in from Olivenhain, Leucadia, Rancho Santa Fe and Carlsbad.
Get your suspension and steering checked
Bring it in or book a time. We'll find the worn part, show you, and estimate in writing.
$50 off
suspension or steering repair
on qualifying repairs of $500 or more before tax
Good through . One coupon per visit; not combined with other offers. Mention or show this coupon when your estimate is written — honored for walk-ins and phone customers too. Many repairs involve additional parts or labor at extra cost; your written estimate shows the total before any work. Encinitas STAR Smog & Auto Repair · 310 Encinitas Blvd #B, Encinitas, CA 92024 · BAR license #300634 · (760) 753-1000.