Coil Spring Replacement in Oldham
Restoring your vehicle’s correct ride height, handling, and safety with professional spring fitting.
Supporting Your Vehicle’s Weight
Your car’s coil springs are a fundamental part of the suspension system. Their primary job is to support the full weight of the vehicle and absorb impacts from potholes and bumps in the road. Over time, due to metal fatigue and corrosion from road salt, these springs can weaken, sag, or even snap. A broken coil spring is not only an MOT failure but can also pose a serious safety risk by affecting your car’s stability and potentially damaging your tyres.
Signs of a Broken or Failing Coil Spring
A broken spring is often more sudden and noticeable than a worn shock absorber. Look for these definite signs:
- Uneven Ride Height: The most common symptom. One corner of the car will be sitting noticeably lower than the others.
- A Loud “Clunk” or “Bang”: You may hear a loud noise when going over a pothole or bump as the spring breaks or shifts.
- Rattling Noises: A loose or broken piece of the spring can rattle around in the suspension assembly as you drive.
- Unstable Handling: The car may pull to one side or feel unbalanced and lean excessively when cornering.
Professional Spring Replacement in Axle Pairs
When a coil spring fails, we always recommend replacing them in axle pairs (both front springs or both rear springs). This is because replacing only one can result in an imbalanced ride height and uneven handling characteristics from side to side. Our technicians will safely compress and remove the old springs, install high-quality, durable new ones, and ensure all associated components are correctly reassembled. This restores your vehicle’s factory ride height, ensures predictable handling, and guarantees it meets MOT standards.