Question 1

What does a rear shock absorber do?

Accepted Answer

Shock absorbers are responsible for your vehicle’s smooth drive over bumpy or uneven roads and are an essential part of your suspension system.
Your shock absorbers are gas-filled tubes that are compressed by a piston, dissipating kinetic energy to provide a comfortable ride for you and your passengers, regulating the rebounding of the car.

Question 2

How often should shock absorbers need replacing?

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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 3

The law, vehicle regulations and your MOT

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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 at an MOT.

Question 4

What happens when we replace your shock absorbers?

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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 5

What causes a shock absorber to stop working correctly?

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If a shock absorber is leaking fluid, from malfunctioning or damaged seals, it will fail to operate correctly.
A damaged, broken or bent shock absorber will also fail to operate as intended. This can happen through continual use, general wear or through damage from an accident.
Some of the smaller internal parts will eventually wear out, which will prevent the complete component operating correctly.

Question 6

Symptoms of a malfunctioning rear shock absorber

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If your car is providing uncomfortable ride quality and is bouncing excessively, it could be that your shock absorbers aren’t operating correctly.

Question 7

Excessive bouncing and an uncomfortable ride

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When navigating corners or over uneven ground and your car feels unstable, this could also be due to suspension damage.

Question 8

The car feels unstable

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When driving over speed bumps or raised road elements causes uncomfortable and excessive bouncing, it is likely that your shock absorbers are damaged.

Question 9

Driving over speed bumps is difficult

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Any puddles of oil-like fluid on the road around your wheels could be escaping from leaking shock absorbers.

Question 10

If you spot signs of leaking

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If your tyres lose contact with the road when driving over bumpy or uneven surfaces, then your suspension isn’t working properly and could be down to a faulty shock absorber.

Question 11

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 12

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 13

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 14

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 15

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 16

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 17

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 18

28/04/2019 – Peugeot 5008 (2018)

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

Question 19

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 20

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 21

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

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The fastening elements on the steering mechanism are inadequate

Question 22

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 23

08/02/2019 – Peugeot 208 (2018)

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

Question 24

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 25

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	Average dealer price	Price estimate	Average savings
Peugeot 308	£438	£313 - £382	£90
Peugeot 5008	£380	£305 - £373	£41
Peugeot 407 Coupe	£541	£387 - £473	£112
Peugeot 308	£438	£313 - £382	£90
Peugeot 107	£279	£209 - £255	£46
Peugeot Partner III	£375	£266 - £325	£80
Peugeot iOn	£264	£199 - £244	£42
Peugeot 3008	£407	£310 - £379	£62
Peugeot 607	£485	£355 - £434	£91
Peugeot 605	£473	£384 - £469	£47
Peugeot Traveller	£370	£300 - £367	£37
Peugeot 308	£438	£313 - £382	£90
Peugeot 5008	£380	£305 - £373	£41
Peugeot 407 Coupe	£541	£387 - £473	£112
Peugeot 308	£438	£313 - £382	£90
Peugeot 107	£279	£209 - £255	£46

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