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Steering, Suspension, Shock Absorbers

Test, Diagnose and Repair in Toowoomba, QLD

Your car's safety and roadworthiness are dependent on the vehicle's ‘stopping, steering and stability' responses.

This isn’t just simply to give you a smooth ride, they are integral to the correct operation of your vehicle, therefore keeping you, your passengers and other road users safe. Regular servicing and maintenance can help to prevent problems, but if you feel anything amiss, contact us ASAP to get it checked out.

Bothwell Motors automotive workshop is centrally located in Toowoomba, QLD and can assist customers in the surrounding areas as well.

We use the latest John Bean V2260 Wheel Aligner

Our State of the Art (John Bean V2260) allows us to test, diagnose and repair any issues we find. Our reports are very detailed so you can easily understand what is occurring and make informed decisions. Our highly trained automotive technicians are the best at what they do.

When to get a service?

An important part of keeping all aspects of your vehicle working properly is to stick to your regular Car Servicing Schedule. However, you should get your vehicle checked out as soon as possible if you notice any of the following symptoms:

  • Steering Wheel Vibration or pulsing
  • Nose diving and swerving - bonnet dips when braking or slowing down
  • Car rocks and rolls over bumps and doesn't hug bends when cornering
  • Uneven tyre wear
  • Makes a rattling noise
  • Clunking over bumps
  • Bouncing, dipping and diving

Our Steering, Suspension and Shock Absorber services include inspection, diagnosis, repairs and replacements, so we'll have your car fixed and back on the road time as quickly as possible. Don't delay, book today.

Some important parts of your suspension & shock absorber's include:

  • Springs - Springs are designed to absorb energy and there are several different types including leaf, coil, torsion bar or air assisted springs. The springs on different types of cars will be set up to different levels. Luxury cars, for example, may have soft springs to produce a smoother ride but this results in more body movement when the car brakes and corners. Sports cars, on the other hand, tend to have tighter springs which allow for more aggressive driving, including around corners, but also mean a less smooth ride.
  • Shock absorbers - these dissipate the energy absorbed by the springs. The car would not work properly without the shock absorbers because the springs would cause it to bounce up and down when you go over a bump rather than absorb that bump.
  • Struts - this is a shock absorber mounted inside a coil spring. Struts do the job of the springs and shock absorbers plus provide additional structural support for the suspension system.
  • Anti-sway bar - spans the width of the axle and joins the two sides of the suspension together to provide stability to the car while it is moving.

Why work with us?

  • Trusted Professionals: 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 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 & Shock Absorber Services at a competitive price, book online or speak with our friendly team at Bothwell Motors. We service many customers in Toowoomba and the surrounding areas.

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