Compare Jaguar Xj suspension repair quotes from specialist garages

Introduced as Jaguar's flagship saloon in 1968, the XJ saw many years of success until it went out of production in 2019 to make way for a new electric model. The 2010 update saw the XJ catapult into the 21st century with a modern appearance more fitting for the cutting-edge technology it harbours inside.

Not only has the it been well received by reviewers, but it also has the Royal stamp of approval; Princess Diana famously drove a Jaguar XJ-SC V12 Cabriolet between 1987 and 1991. Fittingly, in 2014, the XJ was crowned 'Luxury Car King' at WhatCar?'s Used Car Awards. Reliability is one of the model's strengths, with just a few known problems regarding electrical faults and clogged DPFs.

Car suspension does a few important jobs. It maximises the friction between the tyres and road surface, absorbs the shock from speed and road bumps, provides steering stability and generally gives you and your passengers a more comfortable drive. Find out more about how it does these things in this guide to suspension.

The following symptoms could indicate you need to book a car suspension repair:

• Drifting/pulling to one side after corners
• Continued bouncing after hitting a bump
• A generally bumpy ride
• One side of the car sitting lower than the other when it is parked

If your vehicle is difficult to handle, there could be other issues at play, such as incorrect wheel alignment, which is why it's crucial to have the problem checked by an expert.

Shock absorbers, leaf springs, coil springs and torsion bars are all suspension components that sometimes need replacing. Shock absorber replacement is one of the most common categories of repair carried out by car suspension specialists.