How to Identify and Fix Common Suspension Issues on Maseratis? | GVE London – Blog

For over a century now, Maserati has been making its contributions to the automotive world. 100 years plus of making cars that have become the embodiment of performance and luxury, with always an awesome exhaust note. However, machines, as machines do, often break down, due to wear and tear. Amongst Maserati owners, we’ve noticed suspension problems to be rather common. So, keeping that in mind, we’ve decided to write this blog post addressing all of these common complaints. 

Spotting The Issue

The sooner you spot irregularities, the better. As that way, you can get them fixed before they’re given a chance to snowball into a larger issue that causes anymore damage. Here are the most common signs of something being wrong with the suspension:

Uneven Tyre Wear

Uneven tyre wear often points to alignment or suspension problems. Regular supercar servicing helps prevent this issue.

Nobody Likes a Bumpy Ride

A bumpy ride is a clear indicator of worn-out shocks or struts. Maseratis should glide smoothly over roads.

Excessive Body Roll or Nose Dive

If your car leans heavily during turns or nose-dives when braking, the suspension system may be faulty.

Unusual Noises

Squeaks, clunks, or knocking sounds coming from the wheels or undercarriage are a sign of trouble. These noises could result from worn bushings, ball joints, or shock absorbers.

Steering Problems

A stiff or overly loose steering wheel can point to suspension or alignment issues.

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Car Sits Unevenly

When one side of the car sits lower than the other, it often signals a broken spring or damaged shock absorber.

Common Suspension Problems in Maseratis

Whilst every car is unique and the damage to suspension would largely vary based upon numerous factors, by and large, we notice the following issues to be the most common with a Maseratis’ suspension:

Worn-Out Control Arms & Bushings: Over time, the bushings or ball joints in the control arms can wear out which makes the steering feel rather loose.

Damaged Shocks, Springs & Misaligned Wheels: Nobody likes a bumpy ride and worn-out shocks are what causes it. Broken springs can mess up your ride’s height and comfort levels along with misaligned wheels, literally, getting you off track by messing up you handling. 

Fixing Suspension Issues

All is not lost though! Machines go bad, but machines can be fixed as well. It isn’t particularly viable for a regular individual to perform the servicing of a suspension themselves, but they can do the following:

Check for Damage

Do not count the value of visual inspection out. Simply checking for fluid leaks around the shock absorbers along with any physical damage to shocks, springs, or control arms must be noted.

Ride it!

Don’t gun it, but simply ride the car a little to notice any unusual sounds, vibrations, or handling changes.

Consult A Professional

These are very complex machines which are frankly a little above general DIY standards. Its best to consult a professional regarding their proper repair and care. They can perform proper diagnosis and provide a report that outlines all that needs to be done.

Final Thoughts

Your Maserati’s suspension plays a crucial role in its performance and your safety. Spotting and fixing suspension problems helps avoid expensive repairs and ensures everything works as it should. Schedule your supercar servicing regularly and always take it to a trusted supercar service centre like GVE London  for skilled care. With the right upkeep, your Maserati will continue to provide its luxury and performance for many years. To get help, reach out to GVE London. We also offer repairs, detailing, modifications, services, and numerous other services for super and luxury cars.