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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, ...

Honda said on Wednesday that it will recall about 45,800 Odyssey minivans from the 2008 and 2009 model years to replace the power-tailgate struts. Honda says the gas-filled struts that support the ...

What Is a Ford F-150 Tailgate Lift Assist? A Ford F-150 tailgate lift assist is a product that prevents your tailgate from slamming down. Even if you make an effort to slowly close your tailgate when ...

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 ...

Mazda has issued a recall for 237,000 vehicles from its popular 3 hatch, 6 wagon, CX-3 and CX-5 SUV lines over concerns the tailgate struts could break. According to the Japanese car maker, the ...

The 2014-2016 Nissan Rogue is being recalled to address an issue with its rear tailgate struts. A total of 108,503 units are affected by the recall, according to filings with the National Highway ...

Mitsubishi is recalling some 62,000 older SUVs in Canada because the gas-spring struts that prop up the rear tailgate when open could prematurely rust out, collapsing down when they’re supposed to be ...

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 ...