Suspension and Steering Repair
Suspension and steering covers the parts between the wheels and the body: shock absorbers and struts, springs, control arms, rubber bushes, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings and the steering rack. You need this work when the ride turns harsh or floaty, the car knocks over bumps, the steering feels loose or heavy, or tyres wear unevenly. Local roads are hard on all of it.
Suspension & Steering we carry out
11 jobs in this area of the car. Each page says what it involves and where we can do it.
Shock Absorber Replacement
Replacement of worn shock absorbers in axle pairs to restore ride control on broken and speed-bumped roads.
WorkshopStrut Replacement
Replacement of front struts, the combined shock absorber and spring unit that also carries part of the steering geometry.
WorkshopSuspension Bush Replacement
Replacement of worn rubber suspension bushes that cause knocking, vague steering and uneven tyre wear.
WorkshopBall Joint Replacement
Replacement of worn ball joints, the pivots that connect the suspension arm to the wheel hub and allow steering.
WorkshopTie Rod End Replacement
Replacement of worn tie rod ends, the joints that transfer steering movement from the rack to the wheels.
WorkshopSteering Rack Repair
Repair or replacement of the steering rack when it leaks, knocks, or the steering has developed play at the centre.
WorkshopPower Steering Repair
Diagnosis and repair of heavy or noisy power steering, covering fluid, belt, pump, hoses and electric assist motors.
WorkshopWheel Bearing Replacement
Replacement of a worn wheel bearing causing a droning hum that changes with speed or when the car turns.
WorkshopControl Arm Replacement
Replacement of a bent, cracked or badly worn control arm, the main suspension link between the body and the wheel hub.
WorkshopSuspension Noise Diagnosis
An inspection on a lift to identify exactly which suspension or steering part is causing a knock, creak or clunk.
DoorstepWorkshopStabilizer Link Replacement
Replacement of worn stabilizer links, one of the most common causes of a rattling knock over rough road.
Workshop
How a job runs
Same four steps every time, whether we come to you or you come to us.
Describe the symptom
You do not need to know the cause. Tell us what you hear, feel or smell and when it happens.
We inspect it
At your location where the job allows, otherwise at a workshop with the right equipment.
You get a price
Parts and labour, itemised, before anything is taken apart. You decide whether to go ahead.
We fix it
Parts matched to your exact vehicle. The old ones come back to you if you want them.
At your door, or in the workshop?
Some of this work needs equipment that does not travel. Here is the split for this category.
How we work
Four things we do on every job, in every category.
Diagnosis before quote
We find the fault first. A price given over the phone for a noise nobody has heard is a guess.
The price is agreed first
You approve the work and the cost before a spanner is picked up. Extra work means another call.
Parts you can check
We tell you whether a part is genuine, OEM, aftermarket or used, and what each one costs.
Old parts returned
Ask and we will hand back whatever we replaced. It is the simplest proof that the job was done.
Suspension & Steering: common questions
Book a suspension & steering job
Pick the job if you know it, or just describe the symptom. A person reads every request and calls you back.
Tell us the car and the symptom
We will arrange a mechanic at your location, or a slot at the nearest workshop. No payment until the price is agreed.