Until the 1980s, the hood and the trunk on nearly all cars were held up by springs. Some of these were traditional ...

Most drivers treat the hydraulic struts that hold up their hood or trunk lid as simple mechanical supports—they either work, or they don’t. However, from a maintenance perspective, waiting for them to ...

Replacing your own struts and shocks is a job that requires mid-level automotive repair skills. Most moderately experienced home mechanics and enthusiasts should be able to handle the job with ...