Your car's safety and roadworthiness is dependent on 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;

Nose diving and swerving - bonnet dips when braking or slowing down

Car rocks and rolls over bumps and doesn't hug bends when cornering

Some of your suspension & shock absorber's important parts 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.

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.

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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.

Discover the importance of the stopping, steering, and stability components in ensuring your vehicle's safety. In simple terms, this article explains the fundamental aspects that keep you in control on the road.

Understanding the Safety Triangle of Your Vehicle: Stopping, Steering, and Stability

Is it time for brake maintenance? Don't wait for the situation to get worse.

Taking the necessary steps for brake maintenance is critical for car owners and their families. Regular inspections of your vehicle's brake system should never be put off until it is a must-have service. At Bonola Automotives, we provide a safety inspection each time we service a full car, helping to prevent future problems from becoming severe. Our knowledgeable technicians will let you know if any further repairs or maintenance are needed.

Brake services we undertake at Bonola Automotives include:

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Brake Maintenance - Want to stop in time?

Is your car unsteady when you corner? Not braking the way it used to? A Safe-T-Stop test will soon fix all your braking issues.

Your car's braking and suspension play an important role in making sure that your car stops quickly and safely. Here at Bonola Automotives in Greensborough we take your safety very seriously. This is why we have invested in a state of the art Safe-T-Stop testing machine and we are an approved Safe-T-Stop Testing Centre.

Your family's safety can be trusted with a Safe-T-Stop test. It provides an added safety inspection that goes far beyond a general check and road test to scientifically test your braking capacity and ensure maximum stopping performance.

A Safe-T-Stop test is carried out on the electronically accurate PlateTronic test equipment. Safe-T-Stop test lanes measure and simulate a vehicle's brake performance in real-life conditions, exactly as it would happen in an emergency stop on the road!

Along with the peace of mind that comes from knowing that your car will stop straight and in the shortest possible distance in an emergency, having your braking and suspension system in peak operating condition actually saves you money by minimising tyre wear and tyre drag which can increase fuel costs.

A Safe-T-Stop check will give you a precise and detailed printed report that will enable the qualified technicians at Bonola Automotives to advise you on any critical adjustments that should be made.

Book your Safe-T-Stop test online or call Bonola Automotives today.

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Is your car unsteady when you corner? Not braking the way it used to? A Safe-T-Stop test will soon fix all your braking issues. Book in today with Bonola Automotives.

Safe-T-Stop Brake Testing in Greensborough

Is your car not handling the way it used to, rocking or rolling when cornering or not stopping as well as it once did? A Safe-T-Stop inspection will examine the braking and suspension systems of your car in a way that goes well beyond a simple road check.

Your braking and suspension systems play a vital role in making sure that your car stops quickly, efficiently and most of all - safely. Bonola Automotives in Greensborough will always take your safety very seriously and have invested in a state of the art Safe-T-Stop testing machine.

A Safe-T-Stop check will result in an accurate and detailed report, enabling the qualified technicians at Bonola Automotives to advise you on any critical adjustments that should be made to ensure your safety and comfort.  For the best, most accurate brake test in Greensborough make a booking at Bonola Automotives today. 

A Safe-T-Stop inspection will examine the braking and suspension systems of your car in a way that goes well beyond a simple road check.

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