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

Kia

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Kia Motors Corporation (widely known as Kia Motors) is South Korea’s second-largest automobile manufacturer, behind their parent company, the Hyundai Motor Company.They were initially established in December 1944, over 70 years ago, as a steel tubing and bicycle parts manufacturer who started building cars in the 1970s.Coming from a background of building cars under licence for the likes of Fiat, Mazda and Peugeot, it wasn’t until the 1980s when Kia started to produce vehicles under their own brand name, and only more recently were they to become minority owned by Hyundai, who currently holds a 33.88% stake in the company, in 2015.

Question 14

How popular is Kia in the United Kingdom?

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From the mid-1990s, the amount of Kia cars on UK roads has seen a steady increase to the current number of around 800k today.Given their reliability, value for money and market-leading 7-year, 100k mile warranty, Kia is a marque that is heading for further popularity, greater sales and added respect.

Question 15

Superb value for money

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With an extensive range of models to choose from, Kia cars offer excellent value. From their city car Picanto starting at under £10k, through to their luxury spec SUV Sorento at £30k, Kia cars compete with more established mainstream brands, offering not only strong price-points but with advanced levels of technology and the extended benefits you’d expect from a car of a higher price.

Question 16

Kia Sportage: The 10th best selling car in the UK

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Given the rise in growth of the Korean car brand, it shouldn’t be too much of a surprise to see its best selling model sneak into the top 10 best selling cars of 2018. This great value and practical SUV is ideal for family motoring; not only is it rugged and good looking, but it’s also backed with Kia’s impressive reliability and extensive warranty.

Question 17

Kia’s reliability and reputation

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Kia ranked joint 4th out of 30 car brands in the What Car? Reliability Survey in 2018. When buying a new car, reliability should be a key consideration, and with such an impressive set of statistics to back this brand, Kia is setting standards that the better-known marques will have to work hard to match.

Question 18

Recent Kia recalls and reliability issues

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

Question 19

25/05/2019 – Kia Niro (2016–2018)

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The main relay with the power relay assembly may have inadequate connections between contacts

Question 20

05/03/2019 – Kia Stinger (2017–2018)

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There is a rough edge in the left fender body panel

Question 21

14/12/2018 – Kia Soul (2013–2014)

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The connection between the steering rod and the steering bod may come loose

Question 22

10/08/2018 – Kia Niro (2017)

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Oil might leak on the power electrode inside the hydraulic clutch actuator

Question 23

11/05/2018 – Kia Rio (2017)

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The cable length of the rear door lock assemblies may be incorrect

Question 24

23/03/2018 – Kia Sorento (2011)

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A faulty fuel line may lead to fuel loss in the engine compartment

Question 25

30/03/2016 – Kia Sorento (2015–2016)

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The brake light of a trailer attached to the vehicle is not activated when slowing down through cruise control, due to a software problem

Question 26

15/04/2016 – Kia Soul (2014–2015)

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A fault with the steering gear box could lead to the driver not being able to steer the vehicle properlyAll recall information sourced from gov.co.uk data.

Car make and model	Dealers average price	exclusive price	Instant savings
Kia Picanto 1 litres	£349.40	from £303.82	13%
Kia Sportage 2 litres	£346.72	from £288.93	17%
Kia Ceed 1.6 litres	£359.76	from £294.89	18%
Kia Rio 1.4 litres	£355.00	from £300.84	15%
Kia Sephia 1.6 litres	£374.30	from £306.80	18%
Kia Venga 1.4 litres	£380.43	from £306.80	19%
Kia Carens 2 litres	£364.59	from £303.82	17%
Kia Picanto 1.6 litres	£353.21	from £291.91	17%
Kia Venga 1.6 litres	£335.16	from £288.93	14%
Kia Ceed 1.6 litres	£349.40	from £303.82	13%
Kia Rio 1.4 litres	£355.00	from £300.84	15%
Kia Sephia 1.6 litres	£374.30	from £306.80	18%
Kia Carens 2 litres	£364.59	from £303.82	17%
Kia Venga 1.6 litres	£335.16	from £288.93	14%
Kia Ceed 1.6 litres	£349.40	from £303.82	13%

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