Suspension Service in Dexter at Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter

September 25, 2022

When they hear the word suspension, many drivers in Dexter may think back to those energetic days of grade school. Well, your vehicle's suspension is actually a good thing because it keeps your vehicle up off the road and helps provide a comfy ride around Dexter. Its job is to keep your wheels f... More

Upgrade Shocks for Better Handling in Dexter

July 3, 2022

Many Dexter drivers probably don't think of their shock absorbers as an important safety system; but that's just what shocks and struts are. They're all about ride control keeping your vehicle tires in contact with the road and managing body motion.Every time you hit a bump or pothole on a Dext... More

Don't Be Shocked (Shock Absorbers)

October 31, 2021

If you've ever ridden down a rough road on your bicycle, you know how hard a ride it can be. Yet drive down the same road in your car, truck or SUV and it miraculously will smooth out the ride. That's because it is equipped with shock absorbers. They are built to dampen impacts from road irreg... More

Check Your Shocks and Struts at Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter

March 7, 2021

Today we're talking to Dexter drivers about shocks and struts. They're so easy for Missouri folks to forget about because they last so long and wear out so slowly. But your shocks are really responsible for keeping your tires on the road so they're very important.Without shocks, your wheels wo... More

Follow the Bouncing Vehicle (Bad Struts and Shocks)

November 8, 2020

If you hit a bump in the road and your vehicle just keeps bouncing up and down for a lot longer time than it used to, you may have bad struts and shocks. They're the things that help to keep your vehicle's wheels and tires planted to the road surface. But they don't last forever. With care and ... More