Anybody Know Why My Car Is Shaking?

[Husky_mom]

You need your tires balanced. When they are off balance your car will start to shake when you reach higher speeds..

When your wheels need to be aligned.. the car will veer off in one direction instead of driving in a straight line.

took my words......I work at a car shop......we sell tireas and do all mechanical stuff so I think I´ve learned a bit LOL......sometimes a simple thing can be very confusing more likely to us women.......that´s why women that come here like having me around and not only guys.......

[elizabethann]

took my words......I work at a car shop......we sell tireas and do all mechanical stuff so I think I´ve learned a bit LOL......sometimes a simple thing can be very confusing more likely to us women.......that´s why women that come here like having me around and not only guys.......

Husky_mom, In your dealings with cars at the shop, which car, SUV and truck do you think is the best regarding upkeep and dependability?

I'd like to buy a new vehicle but I really like not having a car payment and I kind of like my little Focus (except I don't like it now because of the shaking issue).

Just curious.

[RedHedd]

Like everyone else has said, sounds like a simple wheel alignment and balancing is in order - it's quick, simple and not too expensive. Take it in, get it done and get on with enjoying a long weekend! The Focus is a good car; I hope you're getting your regular oil changes, etc. It should last you a long time if properly maintained.

[Husky_mom]

Husky_mom, In your dealings with cars at the shop, which car, SUV and truck do you think is the best regarding upkeep and dependability?

I'd like to buy a new vehicle but I really like not having a car payment and I kind of like my little Focus (except I don't like it now because of the shaking issue).

Just curious.

I must say it also depends in the country and all, but around here Chevrolet are fairly easy to maintain, cheap parts and all......Nissan are very tough cars but they have very expensive sparks.....which you change not very often but still when you do OMG!!.......

I have had a Neon and a Cirrus (Sebring) and they are very nice cars not too expensive and very soft wheel drive.....

it also depends what you want the car for......Focus are nice cars, the balancing and alignment are very fast to do and it will get your car back in condition besides keeping tires in good shape.....

[moosmom]

I believe that's a sign that your front end needs aligning.