Maintenance tips
6 warning signs that your control arms need replacing
Clunking over bumps, a wandering steering wheel or uneven tyre wear? These are the most common signs of a worn control arm, and what to do about them.
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Updates from Thriton, product news and practical tips about car parts.
Maintenance tips
Engine mounts explained: what they do and when to replace them
Engine mounts hold the engine in place and absorb its vibration. Learn how they wear out, the symptoms of a failed mount and how to check them.
Buying guides
How to find the right part with an OEM number
The OEM number is the fastest way to order the exact part your car needs. Here is what it is, where to find it and how to use it on our catalogue.
Maintenance tips
Suspension bushings: why they wear out and how to make them last
Small rubber bushings carry a big load in your suspension. Here is what wears them out, how to spot the damage early and simple habits that help them last longer.
Maintenance tips
Before a long trip: a 10-point suspension and steering checklist
A long drive with a full car puts extra load on every suspension part. Use this simple checklist, or take it to your mechanic, before you set off.
Maintenance tips
Why wheel alignment matters after replacing suspension parts
New control arms or tie rods change the angles of your wheels. Skipping the alignment can ruin a new set of tyres in a few thousand kilometres. Here is why.
Buying guides
Original or aftermarket parts? How to judge quality before you buy
Good aftermarket parts can match the original at a fairer price, and poor ones fail early. Seven practical checks help you tell them apart.
Inside Thriton
Quality starts with attention to detail: how a suspension part is checked
From raw steel to the finished box, a control arm passes several checkpoints. A look at what good inspection covers and why it matters to every driver.
Maintenance tips
Heat, sand and rough roads: protecting your suspension in hot climates
Desert heat and fine sand age rubber parts and wear joints much faster than mild weather. What to watch for and how to choose parts that last.