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

Suzuki

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The Suzuki Motor Corporation is a Japanese multinational automotive and motorcycle manufacturer, established in 1909, over 100 years ago.

Question 12

How popular is Suzuki in the United Kingdom?

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Possibly better known as a leading motorcycle manufacturer, the cars from this marque are becoming a well-known household name in UK motoring. The Suzuki Swift and Suzuki Vitara have made a real impact on UK drivers, being responsible for over half of the 408k Suzuki models on the roads today.

Question 13

Good value small city cars and SUV driving

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Suzuki’s success has been dependent on their provision of small, well-priced cars that offer excellent value and good fuel economy. They offer a selection of city cars and small hatchbacks, with added hybrid fuel options for green drivers and those who want further economy from their motoring.It’s possibly the Vitara, Ignis and the SX4 S-Cross SUV and crossover models that are making the most impact for this brand, despite not achieving quite the same impressive sales figures as the Swift.

Question 14

Suzuki provides great technology for budget brand cars

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For cars at their price-point, Suzuki crams in a lot of tech. The Vitara, for example, comes with Suzuki’s Boosterjet turbocharged engine and Allgrip 4-wheel drive system for performance, and a host of additional technology for drivability. It also incorporates driver assistance features such as a lane departure warning that includes visual signals and a vibrating steering wheel, cruise control and fully integrated smartphone connectivity—features you’d tend to expect to find on much higher priced vehicles.

Question 15

The Suzuki SHVS hybrid system

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In the current climate where ecology and green motoring has become prevalent, the ‘Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki’ advanced driving system reduces CO2 emissions and lowers your running costs. What Suzuki has done here, is create a lighter and smaller system than the standard hybrid arrangement. Combine that with their cars’ lightweight chassis and nimble performance, and the efficiency becomes even more impressive.

Question 16

Suzuki’s reliability and reputation

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Suzuki came top of the pile out of the 30 car brands in the What Car? Reliability Survey in 2018. Followed closely by Lexus and Toyota, it was the Japanese and Asian marques that proved to be the most reliable vehicles being driven in the UK.

Question 17

Recent Suzuki recalls and reliability issues

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

30/11/2018 – Suzuki Swift (2013–2015)

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Due to the engine vibrations, the brake lines and the support on which the motor is mounted may come into contact

Question 19

01/06/2018 – Suzuki Celerio (2018)

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The front seat’s side airbag webbing bracket may be defective

Question 20

30/03/2018 – Suzuki Ignis, Suzuki Swift and Suzuki Baleno (2015–2016)

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The engine auto stop-start system might become inoperative

Question 21

04/01/2017 – Suzuki Jimny (2014–2015)

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Resin fragments inside the brake hydraulic control unit might get stuck in the hydraulic control valve

Question 22

23/09/2016 – Suzuki Jimny (2013–2014)

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The brake booster does not work adequately, and thus the brake pedal operation can be harder

Question 23

19/03/2016 – Suzuki Swift (2013–2015)

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The adhesive force of the double-sided tapes which fix the front seat heater to the seat may deteriorate

Question 24

29/07/2016 – Suzuki Swift/Swift Sport (2014–2015)

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A defect in the rear wheel brake may cause a sudden decrease of brake force

Question 25

10/06/2016 – Suzuki SX4 S-Cross (2013–2016)

Accepted Answer

The seams of the front seat back covers may have been sewn incorrectly in the area of the side airbag.All recall information sourced from gov.co.uk data.

Car make and model	Average dealer price	Price estimate	Average savings
Suzuki SX4 Classic	£350	£269 - £329	£51
Suzuki Cappuccino	£323	£231 - £282	£67
Suzuki SX4	£350	£269 - £329	£51
Suzuki Wagon R	£315	£232 - £284	£57
Suzuki Swift	£359	£278 - £340	£50
Suzuki Splash	£306	£215 - £263	£67
Suzuki Jimny	£335	£234 - £286	£75
Suzuki Celerio	£320	£242 - £296	£51
Suzuki SX4 Classic	£350	£269 - £329	£51
Suzuki Ignis	£313	£225 - £275	£63
Suzuki Samurai	£332	£253 - £309	£51
Suzuki SX4 Classic	£350	£269 - £329	£51
Suzuki Cappuccino	£323	£231 - £282	£67
Suzuki SX4	£350	£269 - £329	£51
Suzuki Wagon R	£315	£232 - £284	£57
Suzuki Swift	£359	£278 - £340	£50

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