The suspension system is the set of elements that keeps the tires in contact with the ground, improving vehicle grip and contributing to greater stability and control.
It is essential in the active safety of the vehicle, since it protects both passengers and the car from blows, impacts and vibrations.
For this reason, from AECA-ITV they explain that, in the case of shock absorbers, wear is progressive, so it is difficult to differentiate while driving if they should be replaced by new ones, unless you have some experience in the behavior of the vehicle with Bad shock absorbers. However, there are some guidelines for its detection.
One of the symptoms of this wear is that the vehicle will have excessive bounce. One of the easiest ways to confirm this problem, in those vehicles where it is possible to do it, such as cars, motorcycles and some vans, is to push down on the vehicle body on each of the wheels and, if the shock absorbers are In good condition, the vehicle should return to its original position without any bouncing.
Otherwise, it is a clear symptom that they are no longer doing their correct function and they need to be replaced.
On the other hand, potholes and cornering are the events where the suspension system receives the most stress. If when going through them, you hear some kind of strange noise or an effect of oscillation of the vehicle, you cannot let it pass. It is very likely that the suspension is damaged.