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In partnership with AXA™ InsuranceThey are responsible for your vehicle’s smooth drive over bumpy or uneven roads and are an essential part of your suspension system.
If your car is providing uncomfortable ride quality and is bouncing excessively, it could be that your shock absorbers aren’t operating correctly. Also, any puddles of oil-like fluid on the road around your wheels could be escaping from leaking shock absorbers.
Save up to 30% on your front shock absorber replacement. See our table below to browse our honest, upfront prices.
Daniel, from London
Hey Fixter,
Terry, Fixter in-house mechanic expert
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They are responsible for your vehicle’s smooth drive over bumpy or uneven roads and are an essential part of your suspension system.
If your car is providing uncomfortable ride quality and is bouncing excessively, it could be that your shock absorbers aren’t operating correctly. Also, any puddles of oil-like fluid on the road around your wheels could be escaping from leaking shock absorbers.
Save up to 30% on your front shock absorber replacement. See our table below to browse our honest, upfront prices.
Daniel, from London
Hey Fixter,
Terry, Fixter in-house mechanic expert
Free collection and delivery — anywhere
| Car make and model | Dealers average price | exclusive price | Instant savings |
|---|---|---|---|
 Mercedes 190 Series 2.5 litres | £329.18 | £272.50 | 17% |
Mercedes 124 Series Coupe 3 litres | £311.25 | £250.00 | 20% |
Mercedes 500 Sl Auto 5 litres | £313.30 | £260.00 | 17% |
Mercedes A150 Classic Se 1.5 litres | £253.34 | £212.00 | 16% |
Mercedes 308d Lwb 2.3 litres | £323.04 | £265.00 | 18% |
Mercedes A150 Elegance Se 1.5 litres | £249.10 | £212.00 | 15% |
Mercedes A140 Classic Se 1.4 litres | £257.79 | £212.00 | 18% |
Mercedes 250 2.5 litres | £313.35 | £252.50 | 19% |
Mercedes 190e 2.3 litres | £328.49 | £267.50 | 19% |
Mercedes 230ce Auto 3.7 litres | £300.25 | £257.50 | 14% |
Mercedes A150 Elegance Se 1.5 litres | £249.10 | £212.00 | 15% |
Mercedes 500 Sl Auto 5 litres | £313.30 | £260.00 | 17% |
Mercedes 124 Series Coupe 3 litres | £311.25 | £250.00 | 20% |
Mercedes 190 Series 2.5 litres | £329.18 | £272.50 | 17% |
Mercedes 250 2.5 litres | £313.35 | £252.50 | 19% |
* The cost of your front shock absorber replacement depends on your car make and model and may vary depending on your location.
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We personally select every local garage based on our unique 25-point criteria, which includes staff qualifications, equipment standards and customer ratings.
Fully qualified mechanics with 10+ years’ experience 👨🔧
Your car is in the UK’s safest expert hands.
Manufacturer-equivalent parts only ⚙️
Identical to your manufacturer’s, but much cheaper!
In-house experts approve all work personally 🔍
Every service carried out by our partner garages is fully reviewed.
12-month warranty on parts and labour 🛠
Any additional work needed will be carried out for free.
Your shock absorbers are part of the suspension system that smoothes out the bumpiness of an uneven road to provide you with a comfortable ride.
A shock absorber is a gas or oil filled tube that is compressed by a piston to dissipate kinetic energy and regulate the rebounding your car will suffer when driving over potholed, bumpy or uneven ground.
A shock absorber will fail to operate correctly if the fluid leaks. This can be due to poor or damaged seals.
A shock absorber will also fail to function properly if it becomes damaged, bent or broken due to continual wear, general use or accident damage.
Smaller internal parts are likely to wear out in time and cause the improper operation of the complete component.
If your car is bouncing excessively and providing uncomfortable ride quality, then there’s a good chance your shock absorbers aren’t operating correctly.
When driving around corners or over uneven ground and the car feels unstable then your suspension could be damaged.
If driving over humps, sleeping policemen or raised road elements causes problems, your shock absorbers could be damaged.
If you notice puddles of oil-like fluid on the road around your wheels, your shock absorbers could be leaking.
In circumstances when your tyres lose contact with the road going over bumpy surfaces, sharp bridges or raised ground, your suspension isn’t working properly.
You can expect shock absorbers to last at least 50k miles. Your owner’s manual may specify a different mileage or duration, as this figure is only a guideline. You should also have your shock absorbers checked after heavy contact with potholes, curbs or large rocks in the road.
Car suspension is a common reason for MOT failures. Broken or faulty shock absorbers, including oil leaks, will be a definite fail for an MOT.
The typical cost of replacing a condenser varies between £200 and £250.
For example, an Audi A1 S Line would have a dealer price of £255.23, yet Fixter will carry out the same work for only £206—a 19% saving!
Changing the front shock absorber in a Fiat 500l Pop Star will cost you £268.06 with your dealer, but only £216.00 with Fixter—another superb saving of 19%!
When you choose Fixter to find you a great deal and a premium mechanic to carry out your front shock absorber replacement, you can expect to save around £40 from an average dealer price. That’s a typical saving in the region of 15–20%.
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