Maintenance & prevention

Worn shock absorbers: handling and vehicle checks

Bouncing, instability or uneven wear: arrange a suspension check and request assistance if the car cannot be driven.

Why have the suspension checked?

Worn shock absorbers can affect stability, braking and tyre contact with the road. Excessive bouncing or uneven tyre wear warrants a professional inspection. These signs do not identify the faulty part on their own: the relevant suspension components need checking.

What to tell the professional

Note when the behaviour occurs: while braking, turning, on an uneven road or after an impact. Provide the model, year and any recent tyre or suspension work. Describe what you noticed without trying to reproduce a dangerous manoeuvre to test the car. Ask for the inspection findings and a quote separating parts and labour before authorising work.

If the vehicle needs transport

If you cannot continue safely, request help from a safe location. In Daba, specify the position, wheel condition and access restrictions. Transport to a workshop and shock absorber replacement are different services: confirm the proposed service and agreed price. This page is not a diagnosis or confirmation of workshop availability.

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