Shocks & suspension
Shocks keep your tyres pressed onto the road over bumps, so you can steer and stop properly.
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5 questions about shocks & suspension
When should I get my shocks checked?Visual guideEvery 20,000 km, and every year once your car is three years old. Shocks wear so slowly that you get used to it — a quick check tells you for sure.How do I know if my shocks are worn?The car keeps bouncing after bumps, dips its nose when you brake, leans in corners, or your tyres wear in patchy “cups”.How long do shocks last?Around 80,000 km is a common guideline, but potholes, gravel roads and heavy loads wear them out sooner.Do worn shocks affect braking?Yes. Shocks keep your tyres pressed onto the road. When they’re worn, the tyres skip over bumps and you can take noticeably longer to stop.What’s that clunk when I go over bumps?Usually a worn suspension part — a bush, link or shock mount. Not an emergency, but get it checked soon.Other topics
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