How to Make Your Car Last Forever: Avoid Expensive Repairs, Improve Fuel Economy, Understand Your Warranty, Save Money

Here is a typical coil spring suspension. The red parts are the coil springs, yellow the shock absorbers, and gray
the axle and control arms. The axle is connected to the vehicle’s frame via the use of the control arms and
shock absorbers. The vehicle sits on the springs. This is what supports its weight. Shock absorbers dampen the
spring oscillation as the vehicle rides down the road.