Compare Volvo suspension repair quotes from specialist garages

Volvo manufactures safe and comfortable luxury vehicles, such as the XC40, the brand's best-selling model in the UK. Across the pond, Volvo is even more popular, resulting in numerous appearances in Hollywood films, from the V70 in World War Z to the 1972 Volvo 145 in Jobs. Back in the real world, the brand has led some important safety innovations in the automotive sector - notably with the invention of seat belts, which were first used in 1959. Volvo engineer Nils Bohlin gave the patent to the world in the name of safety, allowing other manufacturers to adopt the same system.

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.