Suspension – Stanway

A knocking noise over speed bumps, a bouncy ride, or tyres wearing unevenly are all common signs of a suspension fault.

All Trans Autos diagnose and repair suspension problems on cars, vans, motorhomes, and commercial vehicles, replacing worn shock absorbers, springs, bushes, and joints so your vehicle handles safely again.

Suspension is for more than comfort

Your suspension keeps the tyres in firm contact with the road. As parts wear, the vehicle becomes less stable in corners, can take longer to stop, and gets through tyres faster. Suspension components are checked during the MOT too, and broken coil springs are one of the more common reasons for a failure.

Common symptoms and what they usually mean

Knocking or clunking over bumps

This is often caused by worn drop links, anti-roll bar bushes, or a broken coil spring. Springs can snap with little warning, particularly on older vehicles or those that regularly cover rough roads.

A bouncy or floaty ride

If the vehicle keeps bouncing after going over a dip, the shock absorbers are probably worn. You might also notice the nose dipping sharply when you brake.

Loose or vague steering

Worn ball joints, track rod ends, or bushes can make the steering feel imprecise, and the vehicle may wander on the motorway.

One corner sitting lower than the others

A broken spring is the most likely cause. Get it checked quickly, because the broken end of the spring can rub against and damage the tyre.

Tyres wearing on one edge

Wear on the inside or outside edge of a tyre usually points to an alignment problem, which worn suspension parts can cause.

How we track down the fault

Suspension noises are notoriously hard to pin down, since a knock from one corner can sound as though it’s coming from somewhere else entirely. We begin with a road test to hear the problem for ourselves, then lift the vehicle and check each component for play, leaks, and damage.

We’ll send you photos of anything we find and explain which parts are worn and which can wait. Where a component still has some life left, we’ll say so rather than replace it early.

Suspension work we carry out

• Shock absorber replacement
• Coil spring replacement
• Drop links and anti-roll bar bushes
• Ball joints and track rod ends
• Wishbones and suspension bushes

Shock absorbers and springs are usually replaced in pairs on the same axle so the vehicle stays balanced. Some suspension work also affects wheel alignment, and we’ll let you know if yours needs checking afterwards.

Motorhomes & loaded vans

Motorhomes and working vans put constant strain on their suspension, and sagging rear springs are a common result. Our ramps take vehicles up to 5.5 tonnes, and our larger ramp lifts up to 26 tonnes, so we can inspect and repair suspension on vehicles many local garages can’t accommodate.

Parts & guarantees

Replacement components are of original equipment quality, with genuine parts used where the vehicle calls for them. You’re covered by the manufacturer’s warranty on parts and our 12-month guarantee on labour.