Automotive ride control products, like shocks and struts, have a significant effect on the quality of a vehicle’s ride, and can impact vehicle safety. Often vehicle owners don’t know that these products must be inspected as part of regular vehicle maintenance to keep their ride as comfortable and safe as it was when they first drove their car off the lot. The following tips detail how consumers can tell when they need to replace their vehicle’s ride control products and how to choose replacement parts correctly, helping keep drivers comfortable and safe.