Compare steering rack repair quotes from specialist garages in Bridgwater

Bridgwater is linked to its larger neighbour, Taunton, by the M5 motorway - if you're driving that way, keep an eye out for the "willow-man" sculpture. The A38 and A39 pass through the town and are notoriously bad for congestion. Bridgwater is a significant centre of industry in Somerset, and Rivian, a US electric car manufacturer, looks set to build a plant at the nearby Gravity business park. In 2024, Jaguar Land Rover announced plans to build a car battery factory in the Bridgwater area.

Rack and pinion steering relies on a gear set to convert the turning movement of the steering wheel into the motion required to turn the wheels. When this system is combined with power steering, the configuration changes slightly to include a cylinder with a piston in the middle.

Check out this guide for a detailed explanation of how your a car's steering system works.

The three top reasons for a steering rack repair or replacement are cracked rubber lines and hoses, loose connections, and failed seals between the steering column and rack and pinion.

Common signs of a problem include:

• Leaking power steering fluid
• Loose or inconsistent steering
• Vibrating steering wheel
• Wheels not returning to the centre
• Instability on the motorway

If your car has any of these symptoms and the damage is too severe to repair, you may need to book a steering rack replacement. It's best to contact a steering rack specialist for advice.