Suspension – Chester-le-Street

Suspension does two things: it keeps your tyres in contact with the road surface, and it absorbs the impact of uneven ground so that the vehicle remains stable and controllable. When suspension components wear or fail, both of those functions are compromised, and the effects range from an uncomfortable ride to a genuine handling and safety concern.

Signs of Suspension Problems

• A bouncy or unsettled ride that doesn’t settle after bumps
• Nose-diving under braking or body roll in corners
• Knocking, clunking, or squeaking over rough surfaces
• Uneven tyre wear
• Vehicle sitting noticeably lower on one corner
• Pulling to one side

What We Look At

Suspension is a system of interconnected components, and the cause of a problem isn’t always the most obvious one. Our inspection covers:

• Shock absorbers and struts
• Springs for damage, corrosion, or collapse
• Wishbones and control arms
• Anti-roll bar links and bushes
• Hub bearings
• Subframe mountings and geometry

Vans & Commercial Vehicles

Suspension wear tends to happen faster on vans and vehicles that carry heavy loads regularly. Overloaded vans in particular can cause springs and shock absorbers to deteriorate much more quickly than the mileage alone would suggest so if you run a van for work, periodic suspension inspection is a worthwhile precaution.

We carry out suspension repairs on all makes and models at our Chester-le-Street workshop. If something doesn’t feel right with how your vehicle rides or handles, get in touch and we’ll take a look.

A Hedley Motor Engineers is proud to be affiliated with the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), and to partner with Payment Assist to give our customers another way to pay for repair bills.

To find out more about Suspension in Chester-le-Street, contact us online, or call us directly on 0191 388 9066.

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