Ok I love my car and everything but I know it's gonna be costly to get it repaired now that the warranty is expired. But I think I need to get my rotors replaced or something, because when I do above 60 mph on the highway, it starts to shake! Like the steering wheel shakes. What is wrong? Whatever it is, and I have to get it fixed, how much is it going to cost me? And should I just by a whole new car instead? lol I'm tempted to explain it to the dealer where I go, and just buy a different car, roll my loan or just trade it in. What is the most cost effective? By the way, my car is a '98 C230 with 110,000 miles.
2007-06-28 07:12:18 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It sounds like either a steering , a suspension problem or tire balancing. The good news is, you do not have to buy a rotor bacause if you have a bad rotor, you will notice it shaking whenever you brake. You may need an alignment if the steering wheel is not centered shile driving, you may have hit a pothole or have hit a sidewalk while parallel parking. Look under the car, if you see grease on the front tires, it may be that your boots have have ruptured. That will cause a pretty penny. Just hope that you need your tires balanced, that will be the least expensive of the three.
2007-06-28 07:22:57 · answer #1 · answered by rh m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IF the steering wheel shakes ONLY when you apply the brakes, it`s the rotors. What you need is either a front end alignment, wheels balanced, or new tires. Try this in THIS order.......Get the tires inspected. If they are good,get them balanced. If that solves your problem, good. If not, schedule an alignment. (none of this is very expensive,and should be done as routine maintenance). Before he aligns the front end, he will inspect it for worn out parts. (parts must be good or alignment will not hold). If you THEN need repairs, it could get fairly expensive. Also, this is normal, and if your car has been taken care of, it should have a LOT of miles left on it. If it is in good shape, making any front end repairs would still be much more cost effective than replacing the automobile.
2007-06-28 14:23:49 · answer #2 · answered by srmm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rotors would only affect your steering when you applied the brakes. It sounds like you have a tire out of balance, a bad tires, or perhaps a bad tie rod end or ball joint. If it stops when you apply the brakes it's one of those steering components giving you the trouble. There is an outside chance it's a wheel bearing, too. Don't buy a new car.
2007-06-28 14:16:42 · answer #3 · answered by gailforce_wind 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It more than likely could be your tires. With a 110K miles you will also want to have the tie rod ends checked too. Shock absorbers can also give this problem. It is hard to give you a cost estimate, since we don't know the problem. One thing I will tell you, and that is to get it fixed right away. The longer you live with the shaking, the more parts you are going to wear out or damage.
It is to your benefit to get it fixed right away. I wouldn't trade, if you like the car. You'll be money ahead just to get it fixed.
2007-06-28 14:21:45 · answer #4 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your tires may need balancing, and maybe you need a rotation also, if it were the rotors it would shake when you are braking
2007-06-28 14:15:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well u said that happen only on the hiway.that is out of balance tires,,if it shake when aplying the brake that would be th e rotors
2007-06-28 14:18:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it definatly needs to be balanced...(the wheels) you may even have to buy new tires if they are too bad...
this is the more simple answer.
2007-06-28 14:31:51 · answer #7 · answered by Dan G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋