TASK: The rescue team shall identify safety concerns and describe appropriate safety procedures during rear liftgate or hatchback vehicle rescue tasks More and more, rescuers are encountering vehicles ...

Different types of cars have different types of suspensions. Most car owners have heard the term “strut,” but may not be clear as to what exactly the struts on a vehicle are or what they do. Most ...

Flames and smoke aren't the only dangers Sacramento firefighters face when fighting automobile fires. Fire officials are now warning area car owners to protect themselves against in the event of a ...

The terms "shock" and "strut" are often colloquially used to refer to the same part, perhaps because they both operate within a car's suspension apparatus. Structurally, however, they are distinctly ...

Many auto repair shops and mechanics recommend replacing a car's struts and shocks at the same time. There is some sound reasoning behind that approach as both components can affect a car's handling, ...

Q I recently bought for my daughter a 1997 Ford T-bird from an acquaintance who bought it new, kept it in great shape and put only 60,000 miles on it. When taking it for an oil change and “inspection, ...

Endurance Warranty, Omega Auto Care, Toco Warranty and American Dream Auto Protect Shocks (shock absorbers) and struts are part of your vehicle's suspension system, helping absorb road impacts and ...

The old ‘bounce test’ for testing shock absorbers doesn’t apply to struts-a severely worn strut will pass that test with flying colors. Instead, you have to rely on physical inspection and a road test ...

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC and Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC have demonstrated their commercial vehicle safety and braking technologies to insurance provider Zurich Bendix Commercial ...

Mazda has recalled four of its passenger models in Australia this week, due to a potential problem with the rear tailgate struts. The carmaker has identified a weakness with the strut surroundings, ...

Rite-Hite Aftermarket's Safe-T-Strut dock leveler support system is designed to make servicing a leveler safer. The vertically positioned Safe-T-Strut Rite-Hite Aftermarket's Safe-T-Strut dock leveler ...