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?

Accepted Answer

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

Peugeot

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Peugeot is a French automotive manufacturer, initially founded in 1810 as a manufacturer of coffee and bicycles that went on to build internal combustion engine cars from 1890.

Question 14

How popular is Peugeot in the United Kingdom?

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With possibly its strongest model line-up in years, Peugeot is looking to turn around its current dip in vehicle numbers on the UK roads today. After a steady rise over the decade from 1995 to 2005, from 1.1million to 2.1million, the current tally has slowly dropped to a mere 1.8million—a strong total despite the depreciation in numbers.

Question 15

A mixed range of sensibly priced cars

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With 21 standard vehicle models available from the full Peugeot line-up, that’s a lot of choice when buying a car.Without doubt, it’s their SUV offerings that are leading the way; the innovation and technology applied to these stronger models will hopefully be developed through the rest of the range, bringing them into line with what the buying public expect from their motoring today.

Question 16

The modern Peugeot: executive styling in the making

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Catering for city driving, Peugeot has smaller models available that include the 108 city car and the 208 supermini, next up is the 308 hatchback, and then the majority of the models in today’s line-up is their range of SUVs.However, the 508 saloon, featuring fastback type styling, has grown into an attractive low-slung 5-door coupé. More cars like this could enhance Peugeot’s positioning away from the mid-stream and into executive status.

Question 17

The historic and iconic Peugeot 205 GTI

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It was in the 1980s when the 205 was introduced and seemed responsible for turning around the success of the company. The supermini model was applauded for its style and handling, which led to sales topping 50k units a year.In 1984 the GTI was launched with a 1.6-litre engine; soon followed by a 1.9-litre model. The high-performance hatchback set standards in thrill-seeking for younger drivers everywhere.Could the new range of SUVs be responsible for another similarly styled comeback for the French giant?

Question 18

Peugeot’s reliability and reputation

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Peugeot ranked 24th place out of 30 car brands in the What Car? Reliability Survey in 2018. Not the best by any standard, but certainly not the worst available if you’re looking for a trouble-free motoring marque.

Question 19

Recent Peugeot recalls and reliability issues

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

Question 20

28/04/2019 – Peugeot 5008 (2018)

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The wiring harness on the voltage retaining device may have been inadequately tightened

Question 21

26/04/2019 – Peugeot Traveller (2015–2018)

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Excessive loading of the front suspension could result in loosening and eventual separation of the front wishbone lower ball joints

Question 22

05/04/2019 – Peugeot Expert, Peugeot Traveller (2015–2018)

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The vehicle’s air-conditioning compressor pulley could break and damage other components

Question 23

30/03/2019 – Peugeot Expert, Peugeot Traveller (2015–2018)

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The fastening elements on the steering mechanism are inadequate

Question 24

30/03/2019 – Peugeot Expert, Peugeot Traveller (2015–2018)

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The wishbone mounting brackets on the rear suspension system are incorrectly fixed and can break

Question 25

08/02/2019 – Peugeot 208 (2018)

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The steering column was incorrectly assembled on the shaft of the steering system

Question 26

04/01/2019 – Peugeot 107 (2005–2013)

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It is possible that the blue that adheres the windowpane to the rear door could come loose

Question 27

07/12/2018 – Peugeot 5008 (2018)

Accepted Answer

The wheel fastening nuts may have been insufficiently tightenedAll recall information sourced from gov.co.uk data.

Car make and model	Dealers average price	exclusive price	Instant savings
Peugeot 604 1.6 litres	£359.76	from £294.89	18%
Peugeot 5008 1.6 litres	£352.44	from £303.82	14%
Peugeot 308 1.6 litres	£371.74	from £309.78	17%
Peugeot 2008 1.6 litres	£348.86	from £285.95	18%
Peugeot 308 2 litres	£348.86	from £285.95	18%
Peugeot 3008 1.6 litres	£346.72	from £288.93	17%
Peugeot 207 1.6 litres	£365.09	from £306.80	16%
Peugeot 5008 1.6 litres	£361.55	from £303.82	16%
Peugeot 206-cc 1.6 litres	£361.97	from £291.91	19%
Peugeot 208 1.2 litres	£340.28	from £285.95	16%
Peugeot 207 1.6 litres	£365.09	from £306.80	16%
Peugeot 206-cc 1.6 litres	£361.97	from £291.91	19%
Peugeot 2008 1.6 litres	£348.86	from £285.95	18%
Peugeot 308 1.6 litres	£371.74	from £309.78	17%
Peugeot 3008 1.6 litres	£346.72	from £288.93	17%

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