Question 1

Front shock absorber replacement

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

What does a front shock absorber do?

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Our efficient and fully qualified mechanics will examine or test-drive your car to establish the cause of the problem.
Wherever required, a shock absorber will be replaced, and you’ll be advised of any other connected or associated problems arising from its malfunction.
You will also be advised of any other parts that may need to be replaced for the best operation and health of your vehicle.
Once the faulty shock absorber has been replaced, our mechanics will test it thoroughly to ensure the correct running of the new part and make any adjustments required for its premium operation.

Question 3

What happens when we replace your shock absorbers?

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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.

Question 4

What causes a shock absorber to stop working correctly?

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If your car is bouncing excessively and providing uncomfortable ride quality, then there’s a good chance your shock absorbers aren’t operating correctly.

Question 5

Symptoms of a malfunctioning front shock absorber

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When driving around corners or over uneven ground and the car feels unstable then your suspension could be damaged.

Question 6

Excessive bouncing and an uncomfortable ride

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If driving over humps, sleeping policemen or raised road elements causes problems, your shock absorbers could be damaged.

Question 7

The car feels unstable

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If you notice puddles of oil-like fluid on the road around your wheels, your shock absorbers could be leaking.

Question 8

Driving over humps is difficult

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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.

Question 9

If you spot signs of leaking

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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.

Question 10

If your wheels leave the ground

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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.

Question 11

How often should shock absorbers need replacing?

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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%.

Question 12

Symptoms of a malfunctioning shock absorber

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 13

How popular is Audi in the United Kingdom?

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Audi AG is a German automobile manufacturer, established over 100 years ago in April 1910, and has been owned by the Volkswagen Group since the 1960s.

Question 14

Luxury executive vehicles for every type of driver

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This marque design and engineer luxury vehicles and distributes them worldwide. In the UK alone, there were over 1.7m Audi vehicles on the roads in the final quarter of 2018; a number that is continually growing year after year, and has more than doubled in the past decade.Audi’s success can be attributed to its ability to move with the times, retaining its reputation as a prestige manufacturer and as part of the ‘big 3’ German marques responsible for high sales throughout the world market, alongside Mercedes and BMW.

Question 15

Vorsprung durch Technik

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Audi’s current range features predominantly luxury executive and family cars of varying sizes: with compact to full-size saloons, coupés and sportback models, complemented by a growing range of SUV and sports car models.

Question 16

Audi: A sensation in rallying motorsport

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The Audi brand is easily recognisable by their 4-ring logo—originally representing the four car companies to create Audi’s predecessor company, Auto Union—and their world famous slogan that ran for over 30 years, translated as ‘Being ahead through technology’. Despite no longer being used in their mainstream marketing, the meaning behind it still stands true of the brand today.

Question 17

Audi’s reliability and reputation

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Throughout the 1980s the Audi Quattro was famous for dominating rallying worldwide. The introduction of their four-wheel drive turbocharged model went on to win the World Rally Championships in both 1983 and 1984 and amassed a number of podium finishes and titles throughout the decade, all across the globe.

Question 18

Recent Audi recalls and reliability issues

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Various recalls have been made on Audi models throughout their motoring history. The following are a list of the most recent in the UK and Europe.

Question 19

09/05/2019 – Audi A4 and A5 (2019)

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The rigidity of the shock absorbent fork

Question 20

09/05/2019 – Audi A4 (2019)

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The Rigidity of the shock absorber fork

Question 21

16/04/2019 – Audi Q5 (2018)

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The brake master cylinder specifications

Question 22

18/03/2019 – Audi A4, A5, A5 Cabrio, A6, A7, A8 (2014–16)

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Fuel may escape from fuel rails

Question 23

27/02/2019 – Audi A3 (2018)

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The centre rear seat head restraint may not be to specification

Question 24

27/02/2019 – Audi A8, Q7 and Q8 (2018)

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The rigidity of the front shock absorbent fork

Question 25

22/02/2019 – Audi A6, A7 (2014)

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The auxiliary heater element in the air conditioner may fail

Question 26

17/12/2018 – Audi A6 (2018)

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Rear fixed glass lid bonding may no meet correct specificationAll recall information sourced from gov.co.uk data.

Car make and model	Dealers average price	exclusive price	Instant savings
Audi A5-sportback 2 litres	£370.04	from £300.84	19%
Audi Q3 1.5 litres	£359.05	from £291.91	19%
Audi A3 2 litres	£368.61	from £294.89	20%
Audi S5-coupe 3 litres	£354.46	from £297.87	16%
Audi S3 1.6 litres	£352.49	from £288.93	18%
Audi A3-saloon 2 litres	£355.38	from £288.93	19%
Audi A5-sportback 3 litres	£369.35	from £297.87	19%
Audi Tt-roadster 1.8 litres	£364.59	from £303.82	17%
Audi A1a1-sportback 1.4 litres	£390.95	from £312.76	20%
Audi A3-sportback 2 litres	£364.89	from £291.91	20%
Audi Q3 1.5 litres	£359.05	from £291.91	19%
Audi A1a1-sportback 1.4 litres	£390.95	from £312.76	20%
Audi A3 2 litres	£368.61	from £294.89	20%
Audi Tt-roadster 1.8 litres	£364.59	from £303.82	17%
Audi A3-saloon 2 litres	£355.38	from £288.93	19%

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