What’s that noise?
Noises, shakes, pulls and warning lights — find out what it probably is, and how urgent it is. Three taps.
- 2What it means
Medium urgency
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Safe for now, but it gets worse (and pricier) the longer you leave it.
Most likely
Worn shock absorbers
Shocks stop your springs from bouncing. Worn ones let the car float and bob — and your tyres lose grip over every bump.
What we’ll check: Shocks, mounts and springs — a bounce test and a leak check.
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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.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.
This is a guide, not a diagnosis — cars are complicated, and only a proper look can tell for sure.