Nissan Suspension & Steering at Johnny's Automotive
Johnny's Automotive provides expert Nissan suspension & steering at our six shops in Haines City, Frostproof, Lake Wales, Sebring, Wauchula, and Winter Haven. Our experienced technicians specialize in Nissan vehicles and systems.
Nissan Suspension & Steering: what you need to know
Suspension is a traction system first and a comfort system second. Everything your car does, braking, steering, accelerating, happens through four patches of rubber about the size of your hand. The suspension's whole job is keeping those patches pressed against the pavement over bumps, dips and railroad crossings. When it stops doing that well, the car doesn't just ride rougher. It takes longer to stop and it gets less honest about following the wheel.
In plain words, the springs carry the weight of the car. The shocks or struts control what the springs do next, so the body settles once instead of bouncing three times. Control arms, links and bushings hold every piece in its correct place while the wheel travels up and down. The steering rack and tie rods point the front wheels where you aimed them. Take one of those jobs away and the remaining parts start doing work they were never designed to do.
The tricky part is that suspension wear arrives slowly. Nothing breaks on a Tuesday. Bushings soften over years, dampers lose their grip on the motion a little at a time, and you adapt to all of it without noticing, right up until you drive a newer version of your own car and wonder why it feels so planted.
Repairs on this side of the shop cover a wide range. Sometimes it's one sway bar link. Sometimes it's a full corner: strut, control arm, bearing, and an alignment to finish. If you're still at the stage of hearing a noise you can't name yet, that's a diagnostic visit rather than a repair estimate, and we'll start there instead of guessing at parts.
Brian and Niki opened this business in 2006 out of a race car garage, and suspension is where race car people live. That way of thinking about grip never left the building.
What's included with Nissan Suspension & Steering
- Expert Nissan suspension & steering by experienced mechanics
- OEM parts specified for Nissan vehicles
- Service for all Nissan models including sedans
- Thorough suspension & steering diagnostics using Nissan-compatible tools
- Upfront pricing and satisfaction guaranteed on all work
What customers say about our suspension & steering work
I’ve had a rattling in my car for ages that only got worse yesterday after it rained a bunch and I went over some deep puddles. When I took it to them they checked it for free and figured out it was my exhaust shield that was knocked loose. They removed it and did the job for free since I wasn’t replacing anything. The job was quick and I was in and out the store, I was very satisfied with everything. They even gave me a quote when they noticed my tires needed to be replaced so I’ll more likely than not go back to them for that service as well. The staff are all very friendly and the waiting room is nice as well.
alysha kelly
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Stopped in without an appointment, nail in tire. Took me right away and had me back on the road in less than 10 mins. Very personable and professional staff. I will be back in the future. Thank you!
Tovah Lukken
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Johnny’s Automotive did a fantastic job with the tires on my truck!
MJ Yodonis
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1st time, made appt. via phone for wheel alignment, was able to get in same day. Upon arrival, was greeted in a friendly business like attitude. Before repairs made was shown print out and explained was was to be done. Answered all my questions to my satisfaction. Did take a little longer than expected but the waiting room was very comfortable which negated the time. When finished I was surprised to see a rose on the steering wheel when I left. Made my wife happy that I thought of her when I got home. I like doing business with locally owned businesses... Johnny's is more than an auto repair shop, they're a neighbor.
Michael Laurence
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Had an early morning nail in tire on the way out of town for a baseball tournament. Sensor light kept us from getting on SR 60 with confidence. Did a quick U-turn to hopefully find a nearby open garage at 7:15 am. Johnny's was rolling up their doors before 7:30 a.m. MJ got us fixed up in under 5 minutes. The stars aligned & we are SO VERY GRATEFUL for establishments like this!!! We will be on time to our game in Ft. Pierce! Thank you MJ!!!!
Jenn DeWitt
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They saved us and took us in immediately when my husband accidentally drove over a shredded tire on the road during our trip to Sarasota with our dog and toddler. They were super friendly and quick. Thank you again!
Emilia Fridegotto
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