If your car clunks over bumps, keeps bouncing after dips, pulls to one side, or wears its tires unevenly, have the suspension checked before a long trip. These symptoms can come from shocks, struts, springs, steering parts, tires, or wheel alignment, so a professional inspection is the safest way to find the cause. In October, many snowbirds are returning to Venice and local drivers are planning winter travel. A little preventative maintenance now can help you avoid a rough,