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Porsche is very well known for its powerful engine and sleek appearance. To maintain your Porsche and all of its systems, it’s important to know the signs and symptoms of problems, such as a driveshaft support failure. Let’s take a deep dive into this component.

Your Porsche’s Driveshaft

The driveshaft is an integral component of your vehicle that is attached to your Porsche’s drivetrain. The torque from the engine is your horsepower. This energy is transferred to wheels via the driveshaft. This transfer of power causes your wheels turn and your Porsche to accelerate. There are many components to your driveshaft, and if they fail, they can cause serious problems.

Identifying Driveshaft Support Failure

There are a series of symptoms that may help identify a failing driveshaft support. The first indication of a drive shaft support failure is an intense vibration under the vehicle. If the driveshaft U-joint wears out, the friction causes excessive vibrations that can negatively impact additional components. One this starts a chain reaction of malfunctions and breakdown, the cost of repairs can add up quickly.

Rattling, scraping, squeaking, and clunking sounds also may indicate that the driveshaft support is failing. A faulty driveshaft may also prevent wheels from turning properly, limiting your overall control, and putting your, your passengers, and everyone on the road in danger.

If you’re also experiencing a shudder while accelerating from a stop or near stop, the U-joint may be loose. This creates a stutter when braking. If you notice any of the above warning signs, please consider a tow to your nearest trusted Porsche service center. Continuing to drive with a driveshaft support failure is dangerous.

Advice from our Professionals

Driveshaft support failure can be intimidating. The uncertainty of the problem, the cost, length of time without your vehicle, etc. Car problems can quickly spin out of control, costing exorbitant amounts of money. However, our certified and trained mechanics have given some advice on what you should do if you suspect driveshaft support failure in your vehicle.

The first thing to do is to pay close attention and listen to your car. Auditory clues are some of the most helpful in diagnosing car problems. Our mechanics know how to fix any of your vehicle’s problems, but you know best how your car drives. The closer you pay attention to its performance and the more symptoms you notice, the smoother the repair process will be.

The best advice our professionals can give is to not wait if you suspect a problem with your driveshaft.

European Service Center Will Repair Your Porsche

Maintaining your car’s performance while preserving your safety has always been a top priority at European Service Center. During these unprecedented times, your safety is still at the top of our list.

Using Ozone, proven effective in killing 99.999% of viruses and bacteria, including the coronavirus, we are routinely sanitizing our shop, waiting room, and customer vehicles before and after service.

Porsche U-Joint Check

To help limit contact, we are now offering free pickup and dropoff service to and from our shops. Should you still want to come in and drop it off yourself, our staff is ready while wearing protective facewear to answer any questions you may have regarding your vehicle and scheduled service.

We know that having your vehicle serviced quickly and properly is important to you, and keeping you safe in your vehicle begins with keeping it germ-free.

In addition to leading the Dallas, Houston, and Atlanta areas in Porsche services, we have become the largest European auto service company in the entire nation. We have proudly remained family owned and operated.

In addition to accepting extended warranties, we provide a 3-year/36,000-mile limited warranty. Our professional technicians will treat you like family and work closely with you to determine the best program that suits the needs of both your vehicle and your budget.

To make your experience positive, we have special offers and discounts to help save you money. We are here and ready to assist you if you’re having driveshaft support trouble in Dallas, Texas, Alpharetta, Chamblee, Cumming, Norcross, Dunwoody, Buckhead, Roswell, and Atlanta GA, or any other concerns with your Porsche. Call us today for an appointment. We look forward to earning your business for all your future Porsche needs.