Shock absorbers are mandatory parts suspension system of your car, which gradually wears out over time. If these components are worn or damaged, they may have negative impact on stability, steering and braking your car Your car may be showing signs that its suspension components need replacing, for example excessive vibrationand less accurate handling or the brakes do not respond as usual. If you notice any of these symptoms, we recommend that you make an appointment with your mechanic for a security check your suspension system.

What causes shock absorber wear?

in type of driving greatly affects the wear of your car’s shock absorbers. To compensate for their premature wear or even breakage, here are some tips:

• try brake openly when driving over lying policemen and unevenness of the road. To reduce shocks on shock absorbers.
• Avoid overload your caras this can lead to premature wear of shock absorbers and struts.
• Accept a flexible and smooth driving, avoiding sudden accelerations and braking which can put stress on your suspension system.

When to change shock absorbers?

We usually recommend a replacement of shock absorbers every 80,000 km. But this operation should be done faster if you experience the following symptoms:

• AND reduced driving comfort. You notice that shocks are absorbed worse suspension of your car. Machine bounces excessively when driving through lying policemen or potholes. You’ve noticed that your vehicle’s road-holding quality has deteriorated, and so has yours the car is less stable in driving You notice it brakes seem less effective and that you have to press the brake pedal harder to get the same response.
• AND loss of vehicle stability. Your car understeers (understeer or oversteer) or becomes more sensitive to wind.
• AND abnormal tire wear
• The oil on shock absorbers
• with unusual sounds driving. Squeaks, knocks, abnormal vibration, all do not necessarily apply to shock absorbers, but if the noises persist, try to check the system.

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it is essential for make an appointment with your mechanic. It’s like brake pads or discs Parts wear out. They change for a coupleand surgery on average, it will cost 400 euros for parts and labor.