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Top Autos
Top Autos 144-148 Ash Road, ALDERSHOT, GU12 4ET
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As a number one garage in Aldershot, Top Autos should be your first choice if you are looking for an honest and reliable garage. We have been serving customers from the surrounding areas for over 30 years. Under new management, Top Autos is pushing itself, offering a professional service at a compet...

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Blackwater Autoworks
Unit 2, Beck Industrial Estate, Blackwater Way, Aldershot, GU12 4DJ
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We are an independent family run car repair shop dedicated to provide the highest levels of technical expertise to our customers with our team of experienced technicians. Blackwater Autoworks believes in getting you back on the road as soon, and as safely, as possible.

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ASH ROAD SERVICE CENTRE
unit A, 151 ash road, Aldershot, GU12 4DB
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Ash Road Service Centre is a team of experts who specialise in delivering the complete solution for your entire car servicing needs. We are a reputed garage which specialises in Class 4 & 7 MOT tests

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G-Force Tyres
183 Ash Road, Aldershot, GU12 4DD
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Here at G Force Tyres we understand that time is a very important factor in todays busy schedules, so whether your at work, playing golf or enjoying a days shopping we can take out the hassle by offering a fast and reliable service as it best suits you.

What are shock absorbers?

When a car is moving over rough or uneven surfaces, shock absorbers help to stop the car bouncing or vibrating too much and ensure that the tyres have full contact with the road surface all the time.

Why are shock absorbers important?

Enormous demands are placed on certain parts of cars when being driven. Shock absorbers are found on a car’s suspension, where they take the strain of all the constant bouncing up and down of the vehicle. Most cars’ wheels also have them. Worn shock absorbers will affect the car’s handling and braking, which can reduce your safety. That's why you must book a shock absorber repair promptly if anything feels wrong with your car's suspension.

How do shock absorbers work?

Shock absorbers have a piston inside them that moves up and down in line with the suspension and, depending on the vehicle, hydraulic fluid or air chambers absorb the energy from the road caused by vibration.

What causes shock absorber problems?

 

  • If a car hits a pothole or curb, a shock absorber might get damaged.
  • When a car is in an accident, there is a chance that its shock absorbers will be damaged.
  • If the springs in the piston of a car’s shock absorber break or the hydraulic fluid or air leaks out.

 

What are the signs that a car needs a shock absorber repair?

 

  • It’s hard to know if there is a problem with your shock absorbers as they usually fail over time.
  • The pattern of tyre wear looks like cups or is “scalloping,” which is when the tread looks wavy all around, because the tyre isn’t able to stay firmly on the road.
  • If a car feels different to drive on a familiar road, its shock absorbers might be worn or damaged
  • When a car’s stopping distance is up to 20% further than usual.
  • If a car bounces more than it normally would while driving over bumps.
  • Whenever a car swings up and down like a boat.
  • If a car swerves and dips when the brakes are used.
  • On those occasions when tyres start squealing when a car goes around corners.
  • If a car’s suspension squeaks.

 

How long does a shock absorber repair take?

 

  • Replacing a shock absorber is a relatively simple job to perform.
  • A standalone shock absorber is connected to a car’s suspension and frame and can be changed quickly.
  • A strut shock absorber is harder to change because suspension coil springs and the strut unit have to be removed to get the work done.

 

How much do shock absorbers cost?

 

  • The cost of an individual shock absorber can be up to £200, but labour needs to be factored in.
  • Buying shock absorbers in pairs will lower the cost.
  • When shock absorbers are replaced, the suspension mounts are removed and should be changed at the same time, which will add a little more to the cost.

 

What do you need from your garage?

We all have different needs, and choosing a garage is no different. For some of us, it’s the quality of the overall service which matters most; not just the work that’s done under the bonnet, but the human interaction that comes with it. BookMyGarage allows you to compare Aldershot garages on everything from their waiting room refreshments or whether having your toddler in tow is going to be a problem, to how clearly the staff can explain the work your car requires.

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