Place a thin piece of plywood under the strut flange to prevent it from damaging the CV boot once you disengage the top portion of the strut. Use a ratcheting wrench or socket/ratchet to loosen the ...

These boot lid struts are usually relatively easy to replace by yourself, often just needing a screwdriver to prise the old struts away from a small ball socket. However you will need an extra pair of ...

CARS.COM — Some vehicles, particularly for the front suspension, have struts. While the terms shocks and struts often are used together, struts are a suspension assembly that includes a shock absorber ...

Q: I just had my car serviced and was told I need new struts. It’s a 2014 Honda Accord with 47,000 miles. The man pushed me very strongly saying it’s a “safety concern” and I should have them done ...

Replacing your own struts and shocks is a job that requires mid-level automotive repair skills. Most moderately experienced home mechanics and enthusiasts should be able to handle the job with ...

Could be a complex fault with the boot struts or something as simple as a weak signal caused by a worn-out battery in the keyfob. I'd start by replacing the battery to see if that fixes it. Can you ...