Steering wheel shaking violently when I brake
I'm genuinely starting to get scared driving my Grand Cherokee at anything above 80 km/h because the steering wheel starts shaking so badly it practically vibrates out of my hands, and it gets especially intense when I apply the brakes to slow down for a junction or traffic ahead. I've already had the front tyres balanced and rotated thinking that might solve it, but it made absolutely no difference whatsoever, which tells me it's probably something else in the front end that's worn out. A mechanic friend of mine had a quick look and said the tie rod ends feel a bit loose and the steering rack itself might have some play in it, but he wasn't entirely sure without getting it up on a proper hoist for a closer inspection. The problem is, I use my Jeep for work every single day and I really can't afford to have…



Calling ahead to confirm they have Grand Cherokee front rotors and pads in stock before driving there saves the frustration of a diagnostic appointment that then has a parts wait attached to it. A workshop that confirms availability over the phone and can give you a realistic same day completion estimate is worth slightly more distance than one that's close but needs to source everything after you arrive.