Q: At 55 mph, car's front end started shaking
On normal road conditions, I was driving around 55 mph when my car’s front end started shaking. The problem continued to get worse as I continued to drive. I went to an independent repair shop to have my car inspected and was told that the problem was the perch. He also explained that it supports the coil springs and that they were separated from the structure. He was not able to assist in this and I was referred to a dealership. Before I proceed with the dealer’s repairs, what is your advice about how this can be fixed?
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