A strut on any vehicle is a necessary component and is vital in keeping the vehicle safe. Our Volkswagen Passat Struts are top-notch, with each high-quality strut specifically designed to match up with your Passat’s suspension. A strut basically performs two functions.

First, it is a damper and absorbs a certain amount of shock. Struts differ from normal shock absorbers, though, because they also provide structural support for the vehicle.

Whereas shock absorbers regulate the speed at which the weight of the vehicle is transferred, struts support the actual weight of the vehicle, as well. When one speaks of a strut, that usually refers to just the shock absorber portion of the strut assembly, but the entire Volkswagen Passat Strut assembly consists of a coil spring, spring seats, a strut bearing and a steering knuckle, as well. The shock absorber, however, is the part that most frequently has to be replaced. To determine whether the strut needs to be replaced, a simple test can be performed. Stand at one corner of your vehicle and push up and down on the body. If it takes more than one up and down bounce for the vehicle to settle back into place, you should replace the struts. When you replace the struts, replace them in pairs to make sure they continue to work synchronously and uniformly. Also, because of the complicated nature of the strut assembly, it is best to let a professional service repairperson replace the struts if you do not feel 100% comfortable doing it yourself. So if it is time to replace your Volkswagen Passat Struts, we have the pieces you need.Take a look at our selection today.