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LG Local Garage
Dettingen Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3TU
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At Local Garage, our business is solely about keeping you on the road quickly, efficiently and safely. We take the time to ensure our approach is realistic, friendly, best value, and honest. If you don’t need it, we will not recommend it.

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PROMECH
UNIT 2, STATION ROAD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, ELMSWELL, BURY ST EDMUNDS, IP30 9HR
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Welcome to ProMech. Your car is our speciality. Everything your vehicle requires, we can cater for. Situated in the middle of Elmswell, with the convince of the railway station just a 1 minute walk, you are never stuck waiting for you vehicle. We have a CCTV MOT lane to enable you to be able to watc...

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Mister Vee Limited T/a Holden Bury St Edmunds
Mildenhall Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 6EN
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Holden Service Centre can look after any make or any model of car. (Please note the Service centre is now part of the SEAT dealership in Mildenhall Road) Our expert technicians have a wealth of knowledge and experience across the manufacturers, and have the latest tools and software allowing them ...

CHAPEL POND MILL, HOLLOW ROAD, BURY ST EDMUNDS, IP32 7HT
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We are closed until the end of May, then will review again covid-19 situation.

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A&S Fleet Care
HIGH STREET, IXWORTH, BURY ST EDMUNDS, IP31 2HN
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A&S Coachworks Ltd and A&S Fleetcare perform nationwide fleet and private car and light commercial vehicle maintenance. We can come to a location to suit you, home or work, at your convenience. We offer a range of services from our Suffolk office, including private car and light commercial vehicle M...

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?

You may live within walking distance of a garage which offers most of the services you need. However, by sticking with the nearest garage in Bury Saint Edmunds you could be missing out on a better deal. What if a garage with a collection / drop off service or courtesy car could do the same job at a good price, without the inconvenience of losing your car for the duration of the repair? BookMyGarage allows you to search for local garages which offer this facility, and compare their prices, all in one session.

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