Suspension repair in Newbury
Potholes and speed bumps take their toll. Worn suspension makes a car noisy, wears tyres and is one of the most common reasons for an MOT fail. On the lift, the worn part is usually quick to find.
Signs of worn suspension
- Knocking or clunking over bumps
- The car bounces or wallows after a bump
- One corner sits lower than the others
- Uneven tyre wear
- The steering wanders or feels loose
What we do
- Inspect springs, shock absorbers, arms, links and bushes on the lift
- Show you the worn part and quote before work starts
- Replace parts in axle pairs where that matters
- Check the alignment afterwards
Book it in
Call the workshop, tell us the car and what it is doing, and we will find a day that suits. You get a quote before any work starts.
Questions we get asked
Is a broken spring dangerous?
It can be. A broken coil can damage the tyre and upsets the handling, so it should be replaced promptly. It is also an MOT fail.
Do shock absorbers need replacing in pairs?
Yes, on the same axle. A new one beside a worn one gives uneven damping from side to side.
What is that knocking over speed bumps?
Most often an anti-roll bar link or a worn bush, both straightforward repairs. We will confirm it on the lift.
RG14 2DQ
Newbury Auto Service
Unit 22, Riverpark Industrial Estate
Ampere Road, Newbury
Opening hours
Mon to Fri 8am to 5pm, Sat 8am to 1pm- Monday
- 8am to 5pm
- Tuesday
- 8am to 5pm
- Wednesday
- 8am to 5pm
- Thursday
- 8am to 5pm
- Friday
- 8am to 5pm
- Saturday
- 8am to 1pm
- Sunday
- Closed