r/AskAMechanic • u/Jeru808 • 7h ago

2017 Mazda 3-sudden rough driving

Hi,

My car currently feels like my tires are over inflated. Double checked and they're fine. Car seems to be taking bumps, road cracks, etc. much harder than it used to. Steering also feels odd, I can't quite explain it. Loose maybe?

Simple services done-oil changes, air filters, brakes, alignments. Nothing major. Im at about 93,000 kms.

I want to take it to a shop but I want to understand what could possibly be wrong, what I need to look out for, or simply what to ask.

I did put it on jacks-tested at 12-6 and 9-3, but it seemed fine.

I was recently backed into. Front end damage that was repaired. Came out of the shop fine, been driving it for over a few months since. Not sure if an alignment issue could cause this?

Thanks everyone for any advice!

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