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Vauxhall's first vehicle was produced in 1903, making it the oldest surviving British car manufacturer - though it's now owned by Stellantis, a carmaking conglomerate formed via the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and France's Groupe PSA.

The Vauxhall Corsa is the best-selling supermini in the UK and has won numerous awards, including 'Car of the Year' at the 2020 News UK Motor Awards and 'Value Car of the Year' at the 2021 awards. At the same award show the following year, Vauxhall won 'Manufacturer of the Year', proving that the brand is still going from strength to strength.

This guide explains how much servicing costs for Vauxhall cars. If you've ever wondered how the cost of maintenance compares to Ford and Volkswagen, this guide is for you.

Car suspension features four coil springs, one for each wheel. They are designed to absorb shocks from the road, such as driving over a pothole or speed bump, and they work in conjunction with shock absorbers.

Eventually, coil springs become fatigued with age, which means they have endured many compression-extension cycles, causing the metal to become brittle. When this happens, it's time for a coil spring replacement. This job typically takes one to three hours for front springs and one to one and a half for rear springs.

A coil spring usually lasts between 60,000 and 90,000 miles. Signs you may need new springs include: excessive tyre wear, visible rust or corrosion on the springs, excessive leaning or swaying, compromised handling and worn or missing jounce bumpers. A rear or front coil spring repair is always done by replacing the springs; once the metal becomes brittle, it can't be repaired.

Learn about how car suspension systems work here.