What’s causing my car to shake?
John Paul, AAA Northeast's Car Doctor, answers a question from a reader who is experiencing shaking issues on the highway.
Q. From time to time, when driving my 1996 Honda Accord on the highway, the car just starts to shake. If I slow down, the shaking usually goes away. In the past if I had a vibration it was usually caused by a tire or balance problem, and it caused the steering wheel to shake. Any thoughts with this old car? It still runs great and I want to hold on to it.A. I would start with a thorough inspection of all of the tires and the suspension. I would look carefully at the rear suspension, especially the bushings, joints, and sway bar. Any excessive movement/wear could cause this vibration.
John Paul is AAA Northeast’s Car Doctor. He has over 40 years of experience in the automotive business and is an ASE certified master technician. E-mail your car question to [email protected].
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