Services

Suspension and Steering Repair in Kemah

Bouncing, clunking over bumps, or a car that wanders on the road? We find what's worn in your suspension and steering, show you photos, and fix only what you approve.

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4.9 stars on Google
Up to 36 month / 36,000 mile warranty
ASE-certified technicians

What your suspension and steering do

Your suspension and steering keep the tires planted on the road and the car pointed where you steer it. Shocks and struts control bounce, while ball joints, tie rod ends and control arm bushings hold everything in line. When those parts wear, the ride gets rough and the car stops feeling steady.

Signs something is worn

The car keeps bouncing after a bump or dip.
You hear clunks or knocks over bumps or when turning.
The steering feels loose, or the car wanders and needs constant correction.
The front end dips hard when you brake.
Tires are wearing unevenly or in patches.
The car pulls to one side.

How we handle it

A tech gets the car up on a lift and checks the shocks, struts, ball joints, tie rod ends, bushings and steering parts for play, leaks and wear. Then you get photos and videos of what we found and a clear estimate. Nothing gets done until you approve it.

Replacing steering or suspension parts can change your wheel angles, so we can check the alignment afterward on our Hunter alignment rack.

Our ASE-certified technicians work on all makes and models, and most repairs carry our 36 month, 36,000 mile nationwide warranty through TechNet.

Last updated November 2026

Recent work

Recent suspension and steering work at our Kemah shop

Why Is My Car Rattling When I Drive Down the Road?

Kemah · November 2026 · From our shop records

We found the sway bar link nut loose and tightened the bolt. A driver's vehicle came into our Kemah shop at 136,000 miles with a rattling noise when driving down the road. The owner said the rattle began about a week after an alignment we did about a month earlier. They also asked for a state inspection, and we ran the state OBDII emissions inspection.

After tightening it, we took the vehicle on a test drive. The noise was no longer present after the test drive.

Does My Leaking Power Steering Pump Need Replacing?

Kemah · November 2026 · From our shop records

We replaced the power steering pump. A driver brought their vehicle into our Kemah shop at 196,000 miles because the power steering pump was leaking.

Need suspension and steering? Bring it to our Kemah shop.

4.9 stars from 532 Google reviews

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Our Suspension & Steering Work

Real suspension & steering projects completed by our team

Rusty lower control arm and bushing on a car up on a lift

Front control arm, axle boot and tie rod seen from under a car on the alignment rack

Front strut and coil spring in the wheel well

Empty sway bar link mount under a front suspension, circled in red

Technician working under a car on a lift at Texas Complete

BMW X3 on a lift with a wheel off at Texas Complete

Why us

Why choose Texas Complete Auto Repair, Lube & Car Wash for suspension & steering

We show you the worn parts

You get photos and videos of what we found and a clear estimate before any work starts.

Alignment in the same shop

After suspension or steering work, we can check and set the alignment on our Hunter rack.

ASE-certified technicians

Our techs work on all makes and models, foreign and American-made.

Reviews

What customers say about our suspension & steering work

4.9 stars on Google from 532 reviews as of November 2026

“Great experience! Got new struts and my oil changed. Best customer service I’ve ever experienced at an auto shop! Thank y’all so much! Highly recommend!”

Cynthia GonzalezGoogle review

“Great customer service! I was traveling and needed to get an alignment done due to hitting a pothole. They did a full check and helped me also get new brakes. Very professional and great team. Highly recommend!”

Ahmad al-taherGoogle review

“I brought my car in for suspension repairs. I'm very satisfied with the quality of work from Texas Complete Auto Repair. My car now drives smoothly and I can definitely say I feel much safer on the road. I am very impressed with the after work inspection. I can tell that they do a thorough inspection and road test. Texas Complete Auto has done numerous repairs on my two cars. They have always done a very good job. I would highly recommend Texas Complete Auto.”

William LawrenceGoogle review

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FAQ

Suspension & Steering questions, answered

Common questions about our suspension & steering services.

How do I know if my shocks or struts are worn?

The usual signs are a car that keeps bouncing after a bump, a front end that dips hard when you brake, or tires wearing in patches. A leak on the shock or strut body is another sign. We can check them on the lift and show you what we see.

What causes a clunk when I go over bumps?

Most often a worn part with too much play, like a ball joint, sway bar link, bushing or strut mount. We find which one it is and show you before anything is replaced.

Do I need an alignment after suspension work?

Often, yes. Replacing parts like struts, tie rod ends or control arms can change the wheel angles. We can check it on our Hunter alignment rack and adjust it to factory specs.

Is it safe to drive with worn suspension parts?

Worn steering and suspension parts make the car harder to control and wear out tires faster, and some, like ball joints, can fail if they're left too long. We'd get it checked soon.

Do I have to wait at the shop?

No. We have a free shuttle, and loaner cars are available. There's also early bird and after hours drop off. If you'd rather wait, we have a comfortable waiting room with free Wi-Fi.

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Where we work