Audi Broken Spring

Corroded mount and broken spring:

decomposing a rattled Audi

We recently had an Audi roll into the garage (Pellon Autocentre, Halifax, UK)) with quite a bit of noise coming from the suspension—a true rattling and banging that you could hear from a mile off. Nobody wants to hear that the consumer felt as though the entire car was about to collapse! We thus set it up on the ramps to observe the situation.

It transpired that a fractured suspension spring was the root cause. These things happen, especially around here in Halifax, where the roads are more pothole than pavement sometimes! Between the continual stop-start of urban driving and the sly dips in the road, it’s no wonder parts like springs take a battering.

While springs often function in the background-Audi Broken Spring

So, to maintain a smooth ride and a stable vehicle, when they do break, you will definitely be aware of it. This one was entirely snapped, and as soon as we took a closer look, it was evident that it wasn’t just the spring that had deteriorated with time.

Additionally, we discovered that the strut top mounting kit was completely destroyed, with the poor thing rusted beyond repair. That’s very frequent on cars around here, thanks to our great British weather! Rain and wintertime road salt all contribute to rust and corrosion, particularly when parts are neglected for extended periods of time.

We took a close look at the rest of the suspension when the Audi was on the ramp.

Always keep an eye out for any further wear and tear indicators. If one component fails, it’s probable that the others won’t be far after. Fortunately, nothing else was failing in this instance. It just goes to demonstrate that a small amount of preventive care may have a big impact. An occasional fast inspection could prevent a great deal of trouble down the road.”

Speaking of local conditions, we get tossed down salt every winter in addition to bad roadways. On any vehicle’s underbelly, let alone an older one, it may be murderous. During the winter, we always advise giving your car a thorough wash beneath to prevent the effects of salt buildup. Maintaining the best possible condition for your car can be achieved with a little TLC now.”

After reviewing the possibilities with the customer-Audi Broken Spring

Of course, we replaced the spring and fitted a brand-new strut top mount. It’s always excellent practice to replace them at the same time when you’re replacing the suspension anyhow — that way, the car feels spanking new up front, and you’re not mending one part just to have another go next week.

Once the new parts were in, we put the Audi back on the road for a test drive. There was no longer any rattling or banging, which was like night and day. As fluid as anything. The customer was quite chuffed, and we sent them off knowing the car was safe and sound again.

This is a good reminder -Audi Broken Spring

Thus, if your car starts producing unusual noises, it’s worth getting it looked at sooner rather than later. A brief check-up can save you from greater, more expensive repairs down the line, especially when it comes to suspension. The weather and road conditions in West Yorkshire aren’t nice to cars, so it’s always essential to remain on top of things!

If you’re around Halifax and your car’s feeling a bit rough or making unusual noises, give us a shout. We’ll get you adjusted in no time, whether it’s a spring, tyres, or everything in between. Safe driving!