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We are a well established, independent, family run garage based in Aldridge, Walsall. We provide a comprehensive range of car services including MOT Testing, Wheel Alignment, Clutches, Cam Belts, Car Servicing, Tyres, Diagnostics and Electrical Faults……
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Platinum Vehicle Services is a local established business in the West Midlands to provide quality car repairs, MOTs and servicing to a wide range of vehicles. With years of experience in the motor trade and the support of our highly trained workshop team, we aim to give all our customers the person...
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Since 1978, we’ve strived for excellence in car servicing, diagnostics and general repairs and a great customer experience. We’re committed to giving you honest advice, working around your needs and budget and making your car repairs as convenient as possible for you. We believe that car repairs...
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E & S Motors is a long established family firm that has been operating since 1972 and specialises in vehicle repairs, MOT testing and rescue / recovery services. Based in Walsall, West Midlands, we serv all of the Midlands area for all accident and vehicle repair needs. The company has an excellent ...
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.
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.
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.
How can you save money (and the environment) while you drive?
As every garage owner will tell you, there are some tried and tested ways to cut down on your petrol costs (and consumption) while you’re out and about in Walsall or beyond. One is to shut your windows. If you can hear that wind noise in your car it’s costing you more to drive. This is because the car becomes less aerodynamic and has to work harder to motor along. Removing a roof rack will improve your fuel efficiency for the same reason. Another useful tip is to combine short trips into one; each time you drive after your car has been parked for a while the engine will be cold and need to use a lot more fuel for the first 5 miles or so. If you do one trip from school drop-off to supermarket to office you’ll use far less fuel than if you do all those trips individually.