Your car's safety and roadworthiness is dependent on what is sometimes referred to as the “safety triangle,” consisting of the vehicle's ‘stopping, steering and stability' capabilities.

The smooth ride provided by the suspension and shock absorbers is not their only function. They play a vital role in ensuring three crucial capabilities, which are essential for the safety of everyone on the road, including you, your passengers, and other road users. Timely servicing and maintenance can prevent potential issues, but if you observe anything out of the ordinary, do not hesitate to contact us for prompt inspection.

Stopping: Let's start with the stopping component. We all know that brakes are crucial for bringing your vehicle to a halt, but it goes beyond that. The stopping component includes your brake system, tyres and even the traction between the tyres and the road surface. It's what ensures that when you press that brake pedal, your vehicle actually stops. A well-functioning stopping component is crucial for avoiding collisions and maintaining overall road safety.

Steering: Next up is the steering component. This refers to your vehicle's steering system, including the steering wheel, column, and various linkages that connect the wheel to the wheels on the road. It allows you to control the direction of your vehicle. Imagine driving without being able to steer; it would be chaotic and incredibly dangerous. The steering component ensures that you can navigate your vehicle safely, making turns, changing lanes, and avoiding obstacles on the road.

Stability: Lastly, we have the stability component. Stability is all about how well your vehicle maintains balance and remains steady while in motion. It involves various systems such as the suspension, tyres and the overall design of your vehicle. A stable vehicle is less prone to rolling over, skidding, or losing control. It provides you with a smoother and safer ride, regardless of the road conditions or unexpected maneuvers you may need to make.

An important part of keeping all aspects of your vehicle working properly is to stick to your regular Log Book servicing schedule. However, if you notice any of the following symptoms you should get your vehicle checked out as soon as possible;

• Steering Wheel Vibration or pulsing
• Nose diving and swerving - bonnet dips when braking or slowing down
• Car veers in side winds
• 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

• 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.
• Strut - 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.

• Top Quality: As a part of the Repco Authorised Service Centre network all of the work we perform is backed by the Repco Authorised Service 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.

Our suspension and shock absorber services include inspection, diagnosis, repairs and replacements so we'll have your car fixed and back on the road time. Don't delay, book today.

For high quality Suspension & Shock Absorber Services at a competitive price, speak with our friendly team at Bonola Automotives or book online. We service many customers in Greensborough and the surrounding suburbs.