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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

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

Toyota

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The Toyota Motor Corporation is a Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer, established in 1937, over 80 years ago.

Question 12

How popular is Toyota in the United Kingdom?

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Toyota was the first manufacturer to produce more than 10million vehicles a year, and it has continued to do so since 2012.
There are currently 1.7million on the roads in the UK—a number that has shown consistent growth since their introduction to the UK market.

Question 13

High-quality motoring—right across the board

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Toyota’s current range features luxury saloons, hatchbacks and SUVs, all of which are receiving the steady design upgrade from what were once sensible and steady looking vehicles, into sleeker looking executive sports lines, capable of turning heads at every junction.

Question 14

Toyota: Market leaders in all-electric and hybrid motoring

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Worldwide, Toyota is the market leader in hybrid electric vehicle sales. It’s introduction of the Prius in 1997, the first commercially mass-produced vehicle of its kind, set them on their way as leaders in the field. The UK is no exception, as there are over 80k Prius models on our roads.

Question 15

There’s more to Toyota than good economy and sensible motoring

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As much as the modern market leans towards family SUV motoring and super efficient hybrid fuel economy, don’t be fooled into thinking Toyota is stuck into a single groove.For those who want more excitement than economy from their driving experience, Toyota makes a selection of cars with much more clout than their sensible city options.Grab a Toyota GR Supra and you’ll be propelled from 0–62mph in 4.3 seconds using every ounce of its 335bhp. If you want a car that was built for fun and have a spare £52k to lose, then why not put one on your shopping list? As with other Toyota models, it offers great value for the amount of car you’ll be getting.

Question 16

Toyota’s reliability and reputation

Accepted Answer

Toyota ranked 3rd place out of 30 car brands in the What Car? Reliability Survey in 2018. They were only just pipped at the post, and by less than 1% for the top spot, by Suzuki; 2nd place went to their very own luxury division, Lexus.

Question 17

Recent Toyota recalls and reliability issues

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

12/05/2019 – Toyota Yaris (2014–2017)

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The wire harnesses of the side airbag sensors could crack and the wires may corrode

Question 19

04/05/2019 – Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Corolla (2018–2019)

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The emergency calling system may not be correctly installed

Question 20

12/01/2019 – Toyota ProAce (2016–2018)

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The tightening torque of the threaded connection between the ball joint and knuckle may decrease… and 2 other issues

Question 21

23/11/2018 – Toyota Aygo (2005–2014)

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The glass on the rear door is not properly glued

Question 22

23/11/2018 – Toyota Yaris, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Picnic and Toyota Avensis (2001–2006)

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The ammonium nitrate propellant used in the airbag inflator may degrade over time due to heat cycles

Question 23

23/11/2018 – Toyota Corolla/Verso and Toyota Avensis (2001–2006)

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The airbag control module for the supplemental restraint system has been assembled with application-specific integrated circuits that are susceptible to internal shorting

Question 24

17/11/2018 – Toyota Auris HV and Toyota Prius/Plus (2010–2014)

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Due to a software error in the ECU, the vehicle may not enter in a fail-safe driving mode

Question 25

16/11/2018 – Toyota GT86 (2012–2013)

Accepted Answer

Due to a production error of the valve sprint, performance load may exceed the valve spring’s fatigue strength and may fractureAll recall information sourced from gov.co.uk data.

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