Manufacturers of shock absorbers presented in the kitaec.ua store
Shock absorbers, as you know, are designed to smooth out vibrations caused by the presence of elastic elements in the suspension. They are constantly in use and are often subject to shock loads. In fact, these are consumable items. The frequency of replacement can vary greatly depending on the manufacturer, operating conditions, and driving style. Under normal conditions they last an average of 3-4 years, but sometimes they last 10 years or longer. In Chinese cars you can usually travel 25...30 thousand kilometers.
Shock absorbers are conditionally divided into comfortable (soft), providing a smooth ride, and sports (hard), which provide increased stability.
For a sporty driving style, single-tube gas shock absorbers are suitable. They improve the safety of driving at high speed, reduce the load on other suspension components and contribute to fuel economy. Comfort when using them will suffer significantly.
But most motorists prefer not to give up comfort and therefore choose two-pipe oil or gas-oil devices.
For the normal operation of shock absorbers, an important factor is the correct selection of springs and correct installation.
The choice of manufacturer also matters. Motorists have long noticed a fairly clear dependence of the resource of shock absorbers on their price. When buying, it will not be superfluous to verify the authenticity of the product and the availability of quality certificates.
The online store kitaec.ua offers a large selection of different brands, ranging from inexpensive Chinese CDN, EEP, Tangun to top manufacturers MONROE, KAYABA, BILSTEIN.
In addition, you can purchase them here with everything you need for their installation.
CDN
It is a Chinese company that manufactures automotive parts. The main production facilities are located in the mainland of China. Their products are designed to be installed on Chinese-made machines. First of all, these are the leaders of China's automotive exports Chery and Geely, well known in Ukraine and many other countries. Other major manufacturers are not forgotten - GreatWall, BYD, LIFAN, JAC, FAW.
Spare parts under the CDN brand are supplied to Ukraine and other countries where Chinese cars can be found on the roads.
Since its founding in 2009, the company has been able to demonstrate that it is capable of producing automotive components of decent quality.
The company's product range includes shock absorbers, springs and other suspension parts, elements of the brake system, clutch, steering, auto electrics and much more. All this at very affordable prices.
All CDN products go through a factory quality control system that guarantees the reliability of the parts.
Spare parts manufactured under the CDN brand have certificates of conformity and quality and are able to replace original spare parts.
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The kitaec.ua online store has a wide range of spare parts supplied to our country under the Fitshi brand (Features). The main activity of the company is the supply of components for cars produced by Chinese manufacturers Geely, Chery, Great Wall, Lifan, BYD. The range includes clutch discs, release bearings, ignition coils, silent blocks, ball bearings, CV joints, power steering pumps, brake cylinders, pads, various sensors and many other parts.
There is, of course, a large selection of licensed quality shock absorbers and everything that is necessary for their installation - supports, bumpers, anthers. You can choose gas-oil shock absorbers for Geely FC, Geely CK, Geely Emgrand, Chery Eastar, Chery Amulet, Lifan 620, Lifan X60, Great Wall Deer, Great Wall Voleex, Great Wall Haval and other models of Chinese cars.
Fitshi appeared on the auto parts market in 2014 and is a project of the Ukrainian company AT-Engineering. In fact, this is a packaging company that purchases parts from various manufacturers and releases them to the market under its own brand. As often happens in such cases, the quality of products can vary widely. The instability of quality is to some extent compensated by rather low prices.
To reduce the chance of low-quality products being sold, Fitshi tries to purchase parts from manufacturers that supply parts for direct assembly of cars on the conveyor. This guarantees OE quality as much as possible and ensures full technical compatibility, as well as a quick response to changes in customer demand.
The advantages of the Fitshi brand are a wide range, quality control, product guarantees and an attractive pricing policy.
KONNER
If you are the owner of a Chinese car and you need inexpensive oil or gas-oil shock absorbers of good quality and with a guarantee, pay attention to Konner brand products. This German-registered packaging company has been on the market for more than ten years. Suppliers for Konner are specialized factories in China and South Korea.
Of course, their range is not limited to shock absorbers. Konner supplies post-warranty service markets in Ukraine and many other countries with a wide range of spare parts for cars of Chinese manufacturers - brake pads and discs, CV joints, clutch parts, fuel pumps, filters and much more.
Our own test labs and constant monitoring ensure good value for money for Konner shock absorbers.
MOGEN
Mogen brand shock absorbers are widely represented in the kitaec.ua online store. If you are the owner of Chery Tiggo, Chery Amulet, Chery QQ, Geely Emgrand, Geely CK, Lifan X60 or other “Chinese”, then you will surely be able to choose a shock absorber from the Mogen range for your “iron horse”.
The company Mogen (Megen) appeared on the secondary market of automotive parts relatively recently - in 2015. It operates mainly in Eastern Europe, but is gradually expanding its activities to other regions.
It is believed that this company is of German origin, and production facilities are located in Poland and Germany. But, apparently, this is nothing more than a legend. It looks like the company has Ukrainian roots, but where its products are made, one can only guess.
In the kitaec.ua online store, under the Mogen brand, you can buy not only shock absorbers, but also other components for Chinese brands of cars - stabilizer struts, thermostats, pistons, piston rings, silent blocks, brake system parts, filters.
The opinion of buyers of Mogen products is ambiguous - someone was completely satisfied, and someone got a defective part. Poor quality, in particular, is noted in oil filters and racks.
CHEMICAL
On the virtual shelves of the Chinese online store there is a large selection of Kimiko oil and gas-oil shock absorbers for cars of Chinese brands Geely, Chery, Lifan, BYD.
Kimiko is no stranger to the automotive aftermarket, but has operated almost exclusively in the domestic Chinese market until recently. Now its products are known in Europe, and in 2011 the brand officially entered Ukraine.
The use of Japanese technologies and cooperation with specialists from the Land of the Rising Sun made it possible to raise the quality of products to a fairly high level. At the same time, the company tries to keep prices for shock absorbers and other components at a reasonable level. It is the optimal price-quality ratio that makes Kimiko products popular among Chinese car owners.
It is better to purchase Kimiko spare parts from trusted sellers, as fakes come across in the markets and in small stores.
STARLINE
Another brand whose shock absorbers can be purchased at the kitaec.ua online store is Starline.
The history of the Czech company Starline (Starline) dates back to 1999. The organizers of the brand have set as their strategic goal the creation of a high-quality alternative to both the recognized leaders in the auto parts market with their expensive components, and cheap low-quality “no-name” products.
In fact, Starline is another packer in the budget auto parts market. But against the background of other similar companies from Eastern Europe, Starline stands out with a rather small percentage of defects in the products sold. This is achieved primarily by careful selection of suppliers of spare parts and elimination of unreliable manufacturers.
In addition, Starline takes seriously the testing of products sold under its brand. The company checks starters, generators, ignition elements, brake discs and some other details on its own equipment. Other components are tested in independent certified laboratories in the Czech Republic.
Not surprisingly, Starline brand products are officially sold in most EU countries, as well as Switzerland and Ukraine.
The range, which includes a wide variety of auto parts, garage equipment and tools, has approximately 35 items.
Among the spare parts for cars are parts of the brake system, steering, transmission, various filters, water pumps, fuel pumps, batteries, spark plugs, car chemicals and much more.
Buyers and independent sellers note the good quality of shock absorbers, springs, brake discs and pads, as well as water pumps and bearings.
Speaking of the aftermarket shock absorbers, one cannot fail to mention such big players as Kayaba, Monroe and Bilstein. Their products can also be purchased at the Chinese online store.
RICH
Kayaba is a private brand of the Japanese corporation KYB. On the market of automotive components since 1947. Kayaba (KYB) currently owns a quarter of the global shock absorber market. More than half of all KYB shock absorbers - approximately 42 million per year - are produced by a plant in the Japanese city of Gifu.
Many leading European automakers install KYB components on cars of all classes leaving their conveyors, and on Japanese cars their share reaches 50%.
For owners of cars of Chinese brands Chery, Geely, Great Wall, Lifan, BYD, Kayaba shock absorbers are also available.
By purchasing Kayaba shock absorbers, you can be sure of the quality. They tolerate problematic Ukrainian roads well and therefore enjoy the well-deserved trust of our motorists. At the same time, KYB products belong to the middle price segment. Many will be pleasantly surprised to learn that they are not that expensive, especially considering their reliability.
Unfortunately, popularity has its downside - Kayaba products are often counterfeited, so the packaging, labeling and workmanship of the part itself must be carefully checked upon purchase. And of course, you should not make a purchase in dubious places.
MONROE
It is the oldest manufacturer of shock absorbers in the world. The Monroe brand (Monroe) belongs to the American corporation Tenneco, which has 15 engineering centers and 91 manufacturing plants scattered around the world, and the total number of employees is 31. Monroe is one of the leaders in sales of shock absorbers in the aftermarket, but at the same time it is the largest supplier to the conveyors of leading automakers.
Monroe shock absorbers are of fairly good quality and not too expensive. Their products can be attributed to the middle price segment. There are also Monroe shock absorbers in the assortment, which will suit the owners of Chinese brand cars.
BILSTEIN
The German company Bilstein is undoubtedly one of the world leaders in the production of shock absorbers. Bilstein products are equipped with cars coming off the assembly lines of elite German manufacturers. Their shock absorbers, springs and air suspension modules can also be found on Japanese cars.
Bilstein dampers perform well on bumpy roads and withstand low temperatures without problems, while maintaining good performance in extreme cold.
Bilstein's sports driving shock absorbers are some of the best in the world. It is no coincidence that the products of this company are very popular in the world of motorsport.
Bilstein produces several series of shock absorbers that differ in their purpose and characteristics. Therefore, any motorist will be able to choose suitable shock absorbers for themselves. Owners of Chinese brands are no exception.
Of course, the prices will seem too high to many, but keep in mind that the service life of Bilstein shock absorbers is about twice as high as that of the same Monroe.
The risk of acquiring a fake is quite high, so you should check everything very carefully. The quality of packaging materials and printing must be high. The correct barcode and label indicating the place of production on the package. The product itself must have a hologram, a high-quality embossed logo and neat welds.
