How do I stop a car from shaking?

There are numerous reasons for a car to start shaking when you drive and there are ways to stop a car from shaking. Regular car maintenance is one of the easiest ways that this can be avoided. But, before you start on stopping the car from shaking, you will have to figure out the reasons why the car shakes.

Additionally, you will need to pay attention to the periods during which the car shakes. The car shakes during different instances. Sometimes you will feel the car shake when it’s idle. During this instance, it could be a normal shaking but if the shaking is intense, then something could be really wrong.

Further there are instances when the shaking is felt on the car’s steering. During this type of shaking, you will have to pay attention to the exact point at which the shaking is felt. In some instances, the steering will start shaking as you negotiate bends. The cause for this is different from the instances when the steering shakes as you’re driving straight ahead. The steering shakes during driving ahead when you accelerate or when you hit a bump, curb or pothole.

What causes the car’s steering to shake?

As mentioned above the steering shakes during two unique instances. The shaking starts of as very subtle and it could be a bit difficult to notice it. If you’re suspecting that your steering is shaking, pay attention to the moments when you’re navigating corner bends and when you hit potholes and bumps.

When your steering wheel shakes it’s a sign that something is wrong with the front suspension system. The front suspension system connects with the steering wheel to help you control the vehicle.

Steering shakes when you’re driving straight and you’re accelerating. This usually starts as  very subtle shaking that’s hard to notice then it keeps increasing if it is ignored. The intensity of the car shakes increases as you accelerate the vehicle. It is felt especially when you drive over a bump or pothole. The cause for this is usually the ball joints. The ball joints are part of the front suspension system assembly parts that connect the control arms to the wheel hubs. Their function is to provide a pivoting movement between the wheel hubs and control arms. This gives the vehicle a smooth ride and provide control.

Steering shakes when you’re negotiating corners.  If you’re negotiating corner bends then you feel like your steering is shaky, something is wrong. The shaking intensifies as you negotiate the corners at high speeds. This should alert you that you need to pay attention to the tie rods. Remember that the tie rods are the part of the suspension assembly parts that connect both front wheels and helps in steering the car to whichever direction you desire.

How do I stop a car from shaking?

1. Wheel and Tires assembly parts.  Ensure that you go to a wheel and tire expert to get them to service the car’s wheels and tires. The service provider will rotate your wheels and tires and then they will balance the tires and wheels.
2. Check the engine parts. There are engine parts that can cause the car to shake when idle and when you’re driving. These are inclusive of the spark plug, hoses, timing belt and motor mounts. Ensure that these areas are in a good condition.
3. Suspensions system assembly parts. The parts of a suspension system like the suspension springs shock absorbers, dampers and stabilizers may cause a car to shake. So if you feel like the car isn’t stable enough, you need to go to the repair shop and assess the suspensions system assembly parts.
4. Brake assembly parts. The brakes cause the car to vibrate when you hit the brake pedal. This can be based on worn out brake pads, stuck brake calipers or bent brake rotors. If your car is shaking, please check these parts out.