Shock Absorber Light Misting of Oil: MOT Advisory Explained
Shock absorber misting on your MOT: the early-warning advisory explained, and where the line sits before a serious fluid leak fails the car.
Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint: MOT Advisory Explained
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint on your MOT: what a drop link does, why it rattles over speed bumps, and when play becomes a failure.
Coil Spring Fractured: Why Your Car Failed Its MOT
Coil spring fractured on your MOT sheet? Why springs snap quietly, why the defect is a fail, and why pairs are the honest recommendation.
Suspension Arm Bush MOT Failure Explained
Suspension Arm Bush MOT Failure Explained (With Real Workshop Photos) A suspension arm bush MOT failure is one of the most common reasons vehicles fail an MOT. If your certificate says: Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear…
Dangerous MOT Failure On Ford Fiesta In Carlton
Ford Fiesta Fails MOT In Carlton Due To Dangerous Suspension Defects When a customer recently booked their Ford Fiesta into Lindleys Autocentres Carlton for a routine service and MOT test, they weren’t expecting the vehicle to fail with dangerous defects. Like many motorists, the customer had not noticed any obvious issues during day-to-day driving. However,…
How to increase the longevity of your suspension
The role of your vehicle’s suspension system is to reduce the impact of the road surface and keep the car in control. Made up with many components, a suspension in good condition will offer better steering ability and hold the weight of your vehicle. This is why it is extremely important that you keep on…
5 warning signs your suspension needs repairing
Your car’s suspension is compiled with components that work together to support your vehicle’s weight whilst absorbing the pressure on various road surfaces. The purpose of a suspension system is to stabilize and allow you to maintain control of the vehicle. Along with accommodating comfort for passengers, the suspension absorbs the energy and reduces the…