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How much does a anti-roll bar drop link replacement cost for Volkswagen cars?
Car model | Fixter price range |
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Anti-roll bar drop link replacement - passenger side (front) for Volkswagen Polo | £53 - £84 |
Anti-roll bar drop link replacement - driver side (front) for Volkswagen Polo | £53 - £84 |
Anti-roll bar drop link replacement - passenger side (rear) for Volkswagen Polo | £53 - £84 |
Anti-roll bar drop link replacement - driver side (rear) for Volkswagen Polo | £53 - £84 |
Anti-roll bar drop link replacement - passenger side (front) for Volkswagen Golf VII | £57 - £89 |
Anti-roll bar drop link replacement - driver side (front) for Volkswagen Golf VII | £57 - £89 |
Anti-roll bar drop link replacement - passenger side (rear) for Volkswagen Golf VII | £57 - £89 |
Anti-roll bar drop link replacement - driver side (rear) for Volkswagen Golf VII | £57 - £89 |
Anti-roll bar drop link replacement - passenger side (front) for Volkswagen Golf | £57 - £89 |
Anti-roll bar drop link replacement - driver side (front) for Volkswagen Golf | £57 - £89 |
Anti-roll bar drop link replacement - passenger side (rear) for Volkswagen Golf | £57 - £89 |
Anti-roll bar drop link replacement - driver side (rear) for Volkswagen Golf | £57 - £89 |
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Our expert insights into anti-roll bar drop link replacement
What does an anti-roll bar drop link do?
A drop link is used to connect the end of the anti-roll bar to the damper or a control arm. Its purpose is to keep the vehicle stable during sharp turns by pivoting between the two sides of your car’s suspension.
What are the symptoms of a broken anti-roll bar drop link?
Below are the top three symptoms that could indicate you need to replace your anti-roll bar drop link:
Poor handling
Clunking or rattling noises, especially when turning corners
A rough or bumpy ride
What happens when we do an anti-roll bar drop link replacement on your car?
Our certified mechanics will:
Inspect your suspension system and potentially test drive your car
They will then advise on which parts of the suspension need to be replaced
If necessary they will replace your anti-roll bar drop link(s)
They will then test drive the car again to be certain that the suspension is fixed
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What does an anti-roll bar drop link do?
A drop link is used to connect the left and right hand suspension components to either end of the anti-roll bar running across the car. This system works to keep the vehicle stable during sharp turns by pivoting between the two sides of your car’s suspension.
The anti-roll bar comes into play if the suspension on one side of the car moves but the other side does not, for example if only one side of the car goes over a speed bump. When this happens, one end of the anti-roll bar is raised – twisting the bar.
The force needed to twist the bar is all transmitted through the link rods which are light metal or plastic rods with a ball joint on either or both ends. This in turn stabilises the car over bumps or round tight corners.
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Volkswagen (often shortened to VW) is a German automobile manufacturer founded in 1937 by the German Labour Front, a Nazi labour union.
Volkswagen is the flagship marque of the Volkswagen Group, who in turn is majority owned by Porsche. They own and operate a vast number of cars under other brand names—at the time of writing, they have 342 subsidiary companies.
How popular is Volkswagen in the United Kingdom?
Possibly its most well-known model of the current generation, the VW Golf, was the 2nd best selling car of 2018, behind the Ford Fiesta, which consistently takes the top spot year after year.
The Golf’s 64k registrations in 2018 added to the vast tally of 3.4million Volkswagen cars on the road today.
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VW cars achieve consistently strong reviews and are highly respected by critics and drivers alike. They are renowned for investing more money into research and development than almost any other marque and distributing their wealth of motoring knowledge across the many partner brands under the VW Group umbrella.
The Volkswagen Beetle: The ‘people’s car’
A classic of its time, originally named the Volkswagen Type 1, it soon became nicknamed the Beetle due to its unique shape, and subsequently the bug. The unique looking car was designed by Ferdinand Porsche for Adolf Hitler, who wanted a cheap and simple mass-produced car to travel around his country’s new road network.
The new model Beetle, originally launched to celebrate the original classic in 1997, and with an updated successor in 2011, was designed around the VW Jetta platform sharing much of its build with the Jetta and Golf. VW announced in 2018 that the Beetle would finally be removed from production in July 2019.
How often does an anti-roll bar drop link need replacing?
There is no set lifespan for anti-roll bar drop links, however we recommend having your suspension system inspected every 50,000 miles to ensure there is no damage or faults. This is because over time these parts will wear down and will have to be replaced. It's important to keep an eye on all parts of your suspension because they play a crucial role in the smooth operation of your vehicle.
What causes an anti-roll bar drop link to break?
When driving on bumpy surfaces, your suspension system takes a beating. For example, if one wheel goes down into a pothole, much of the shock is absorbed by the anti-roll bar and its drop links. Over time these parts can become worn out, especially if you frequently drive on rough terrain.
What are the signs of a bad anti-roll bar drop link?
Usually, there a few signs you can look for:
Poor handling
Clunking or rattling noises, especially when turning corners
A rough or bumpy ride
What happens during an anti-roll bar drop link replacement?
During the repair our certified mechanics will:
Inspect your suspension system and potentially test drive your car
They will then advise on which parts of the suspension need to be replaced
If necessary they will replace your anti-roll bar drop link(s)
They will then test drive the car again to be certain that the suspension is fixed
What is the average life of an anti-roll bar drop link?
There's no set lifespan of an anti-roll bar drop link, but we recommend having your suspension inspected every 50,000 miles.
Can you drive with a broken anti-roll bar drop link?
No, you should avoid driving with a broken anti-roll bar drop link. If these parts begin to fail, your suspension will be seriously affected. This will make handling your car very difficult, especially when turning corners, which could result in an accident or damage to your vehicle.
Do anti-roll bar drop links deteriorate with age?
Over time these parts will wear down and will have to be replaced. This will happen more quickly if you often drive on rough surfaces or if you have bad driving habits that put strain on your suspension system.
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