Compare suspension repair quotes from specialist garages in Cambridge

There are four car parks in Cambridge, the most central one being the multi-storey at the Grand Arcade. If you've got an electric vehicle, there are several charging points around the city, including Madingley Road, Barbaham Road, and Grafton East car park. Cambridge is notoriously a cycle-friendly city, so drivers have to be extra vigilant of people riding bicycles. According to police data, Mill Road is the most dangerous road in Cambridge for injury-causing crashes between motorists and cyclists.

Driving in cities like Cambridge puts extra strain on your car due to long periods of idling and frequent stopping and starting in traffic. The parts most at risk are the brakes, cooling system and transmission. Manoeuvring into tight parking spaces and navigating busy roads can result in scuffed alloys and dented or scraped bodywork while driving over potholes can throw out your suspension. FixMyCar can help you find affordable repairs and maintenance in Cambridge for all these crucial components.

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

Learn how to identify common suspension problems.

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.