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My car is bouncing. What could it be?

Could it be a wheel alignment or the shocks? Or maybe tires, but I think the tires are ok. It only bounces when I am driving. And it does not shake, it just sounds like it is bouncing a little bit, like it sounds like a flat tire, but I am sure its not.

Update:

Yes. I do drive over a lot of bumps. Try living in Los Angeles where potholes are everywhere.

Update 2:

What is a PSI? sorry, but I don't know.

Update 3:

I never heard of Les Schwab. Are they in California?

Update 4:

Les Schwab is way too far away.

Update 5:

Took tech 4's advice. Car does not bounce, but on front drivers side sounds like some air coming out of somewhere.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    im a 15 year tech 4. in my experience you should have the struts and/or shocks check. i live in pa, so i know how bad potholes can break down a cars surspension. as a quick check, go to each corner of the car and one by one, bounce the car up and down a couple of times. listen for any nosies. after you stop boucning the car, the car should continue to bounce no more then 3 times, anymore then that is a really good sign that replacement of surspension parts is needed.if you have a sears auto center near by, take it to them and they can check it out at no charge to you.

    Source(s): 15 year tech 4
  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    Bouncing Car

  • 4 years ago

    you are having sex

  • 1 decade ago

    it could be springs take it to Les Schwab they can check it for you no charge and tell you what it most likely is

    better than guesses from ppl that cant even see the vehicle

  • 1 decade ago

    Check the tires for a bulge as it will cause the problem your talking about>

  • 1 decade ago

    has your car sat for awhile? it might be flat spots on the tires.. or mabey one of the belts broke, check and see if theres like a ball like thing on the tire or anything:P hope this helps

    Source(s): experience lol
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    You drive over a lot of bumps.

  • 1 decade ago

    Shocks are blown out

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    go to your local petrol station and just put your car's psi in to check see if their full or it could be your suspension

  • jtexas
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    "It only bounces when I am driving." But not when anyone else is driving? That's strange...how much do you weigh?

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