Ensuring your car's safety and roadworthiness is paramount to the well-being of all drivers, passengers, and pedestrians on the road.

The "safety triangle" comprises the stopping, steering, and stability capabilities of a vehicle, which depend heavily on the suspension and shock absorbers. These essential components are not just designed to provide a smooth ride; they play a crucial role in maintaining the proper operation of the safety triangle. Regular servicing and maintenance can prevent potential issues, but if you observe anything amiss, do not hesitate to contact Active Motor Repairs immediately.

Some of the critical parts of your suspension and shock absorber system include the springs, shock absorbers, struts, and anti-sway bar. Springs are designed to absorb energy and come in different types such as leaf, coil, torsion bar, or air-assisted springs.

Luxury cars often have soft springs for a smoother ride, resulting in more body movement when braking and cornering. In contrast, sports cars have tighter springs, allowing for more aggressive driving but with a less smooth ride.

Shock absorbers dissipate the energy absorbed by the springs. Without shock absorbers, the springs would cause the vehicle to bounce up and down over bumps. Struts are shock absorbers mounted inside a coil spring that perform the functions of both the springs and shock absorbers while also providing additional structural support for the suspension system.

Lastly, the anti-sway bar spans the width of the axle, connecting the two sides of the suspension to stabilise the car when moving.

Sticking to your regular Log Book servicing schedule is vital in maintaining all aspects of your vehicle's proper functioning.

If you notice any of the following symptoms, get your vehicle checked out as soon as possible to avoid potential risks: steering wheel vibration or pulsing, nose diving and swerving, car veers in side winds, car rocks and rolls over bumps and doesn't hug bends when cornering, uneven tire wear, rattling noise, clunking over bumps, bouncing, dipping, and diving.

At Active Motor Repairs, our suspension and shock absorber services encompass inspection, diagnosis, repairs, and replacements to ensure your vehicle is fixed and back on the road in no time.

• Top Quality: As a part of the Repco Authorised Service centre network all of the work we perform is backed by the Repco Nationwide Warranty.
• The Right Parts: Our mechanics are kept up on all the latest parts thanks to Repco Authorised Service bulletins. Additionally, we have access to the Repco spare parts network which means we can find you the right part at the right price.
• The Best Team: Our mechanics are well versed in many different makes and models. From a fleet of vehicles to the family car, we are here for you.

For high-quality suspension and shock absorber services at a competitive price, look no further than Active Motor Repairs. Contact our team today or book online to experience top-quality service that guarantees your safety on the road.