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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Maintenance tips
Practical advice to keep suspension and engine parts working longer and safer.
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.
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.
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.