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2012 Honda Accord Sedan EX 4dr I4 Man

2012 Honda Accord Sedan
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Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan, Large
23 (2011) mpg city / 33 (2011) mpg hwy
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September 20, 2012, 4:14 pm

Victor P
 

Question: Shocks and strut?

The front right side of my car is significantly lower then the other corners of the car. It has never been lowered so i'm guessing something is wrong with the shock? or the strut?
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September 29, 2012, 7:58 pm

Elizabeth K
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Shocks and struts only dampen vibration, they don't support the vehicle. It sounds like you've got worn a worn suspension, or something is broken. An inspection at a suspension shop will identify the problem.


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