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Shock & Struts — Expert Auto Service in Fort Collins, CO

Shocks and struts keep your ride smooth and your tires planted. When they wear out, you feel every bump — and your handling and braking suffer with them.

✓ AAA Approved

✓ NAPA AutoCare

✓ CarFax Top Rated

✓ BBB Accredited

What Happens When You Skip Alignment?

A bouncy ride becomes a handling hazard

Worn shocks and struts degrade slowly, so many drivers adapt without realizing how much safety they’ve lost. Here’s how it progresses.

Stage 1
Early Wear
Dampening fades

Shocks begin to lose their firmness. The ride feels slightly softer and floatier than it used to.

Stage 2
Rough Ride
Bouncing sets in

The vehicle bounces after bumps and nose-dives when braking. Comfort and control both drop.

Stage 3
Tire & Handling Loss
Grip suffers

Poor dampening causes uneven tire wear and unstable cornering, especially at highway speeds.

Stage 4
Component Failure
Suspension breaks

Failed struts stress mounts, springs, and steering parts — a much larger and costlier repair.

Did you know?

Worn shocks can increase your stopping distance by up to 20% — a safety issue, not just a comfort one.

What's Included

Exactly what you get

When you bring your vehicle to Community Auto for a shock & struts service.

Full shock and strut inspection

Shock and/or strut replacement as needed

Spring and mount assessment

Suspension and steering component check

Test drive to confirm a smooth, stable ride

Digital inspection report with photos

Pricing Estimate

Honest, upfront pricing
$450 – $1,200

* Pricing varies by vehicle and whether shocks, struts, or full assemblies are replaced.

Our Process

Simple, transparent, stress-free

Every time.

1
Drop Off & Check-In

Friendly check-in with same-day and next-day slots available.

2
Inspect & Estimate

We inspect, photograph, and send a clear estimate before any work begins.

3
Service & Quality Check

Certified techs do the work and double-check every detail.

4
Pick-Up & Debrief

We walk you through what we found and what to watch next.

Why Trust Community Auto?

Trained, certified, experienced

When you bring your vehicle to Community Auto for brake services.

Every alignment service is performed to the highest industry standards.

Our team knows your vehicle’s systems, from daily drivers to fleets.

Top-grade parts, backed by a nationwide warranty.

Honest recommendations that benefit you, not our pockets.

✓ AAA Approved

✓ NAPA AutoCare

✓ CarFax Top Rated

✓ BBB Accredited

What Our Customers Say

Hundreds of 5-star reviews

On Google, CarFax, and Nextdoor.

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(970) 484-7556

Mon–Fri · 7:30am – 6:30pm