Take care of shock absorbers

In winter, when there are more potholes on the roads than usual, and the road surface is often covered with snow or ice, the condition of the shock absorbers is especially important for our safety.

A faulty suspension means, among other things, longer braking distances and faster tire wear.

Compared to other mechanical components, shock absorber wear is quite difficult to detect, as it occurs gradually and the driver gets used to progressive suspension failure.

Therefore, every 20-30 thousand km it is worth visiting a service where a qualified specialist will conduct the appropriate suspension diagnostics.

We rarely realize the serious consequences of faulty shock absorbers for driving safety.

Firstly, the braking distance is significantly increased - in combination with poor road surface up to 35%. The car holds the road much worse. In tight corners, the car tends to outward, and in smoother corners, the car begins to “float”. Both in the first and in the second case, you will have to seriously reduce the speed.

The comfort of the ride has also deteriorated significantly. Passengers are prone to "diving" when braking and strong body roll when cornering and accelerating. In addition, unpleasant vibrations and vibrations appear. Riding with worn shock absorbers also exposes us to additional costs, as tires wear out much faster.

Approximate prices for shock absorbers in ASO for selected car models:

Make and model	front shock absorber	rear shock absorber
Audi A4	524	805
Daewoo Takuma	427	317
fiat cinquecento	123	79
appointed tide	358	214
Ford Fiesta	245	245
Peugeot 206	210	190
Skoda Fabia	250	190
suzuki vitara	325	249

In winter, effective shock absorbers ensure the car's safe behavior even on snowy roads.

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