Lately I've been feeling like my car doesn't settle down as quickly as it used to after going over those big speed bumps near my house. It kind of bounces an extra time or two before feeling stable again. I'm pretty sure this means something with the suspension isn't right. I've been looking for general car suspension maintenance tips because honestly I've never really paid attention to this system before, I always just focused on oil changes and tire pressure. Is this bouncing feeling a clear sign that shocks or struts are worn out? And if so, is it something that needs immediate attention or can it wait a bit? Also, for those who maintain their own cars or are very knowledgeable, are there simple visual checks I can do at home to see if components like bushings or links are damaged? I'd like to understand the problem a bit before I take it to a garage.
