Shock Absorber Replacement in Oldham
Restore your car’s ride comfort and handling with our expert shock absorber fitting service.
Controlling Your Ride for Comfort & Safety
Often called “dampers,” shock absorbers are a critical part of your suspension system. While your coil springs support the car’s weight, the shock absorbers control the unwanted bouncing motion of the springs. They work to keep your tyres planted firmly on the road, which is essential for safe braking, steering, and handling. When they wear out, your car’s stability is compromised, and the ride can become very uncomfortable.
Signs of Worn Shock Absorbers
If your shocks are failing, your car will usually let you know. Look out for these common symptoms:
- A Bouncy or Floating Ride: The car feels bouncy and continues to “bounce” multiple times after hitting a bump or pothole.
- Nose-Diving When Braking: The front of the car dips excessively forward when you apply the brakes, increasing your stopping distance.
- Swaying or Leaning in Corners: The vehicle feels unstable and leans heavily when turning or in crosswinds.
- Uneven Tyre Wear: Worn shocks can cause a “cupping” or scalloped wear pattern on your tyres.
- Visible Fluid Leaks: If you can see oil leaking from the body of the shock absorber, it has failed and needs immediate replacement.
Our Professional Replacement Service
At Unique Autos Oldham, we replace worn shock absorbers with high-quality, OEM-equivalent parts to restore your vehicle’s performance. For safety and balanced handling, it is always best practice to replace shock absorbers in axle pairs (both front shocks or both rear shocks at the same time). Our technicians will ensure the new parts are fitted correctly and all associated components are inspected, giving you a car that feels stable, comfortable, and safe on the road again.