ACC UK Ltd, Winners of The Independent Garage of the Year 2015, Servicing, Repair & MOT Specialists based in the heart of Farnborough, Hampshire like
to give you hints and tips on maintaining your Volvo or Toyota to help reduce breakdowns and expensive car repair bills.
The blog this week is based around the suspension on your Volvo or Toyota.
Making sure you carry out regular maintenance on the various suspension components is vital to ensure vehicle safely. Did you know that having worn suspension
components can increase your stopping distance by up to 20%? This really can make all the difference between being able to stop in the event of trying
to avoid an accident or not stopping in time and having possible catastrophic consequences. Having a properly-functioning suspension ensures a smoother
driving experience for you and your passengers also.
So what things should you check for?
1.Your Volvo or Toyota’s suspension components should be checked monthly for any signs of physical damage and excess wear. This is very important as there
are an ever increasing number of potholes on our roads – incorrectly inflated tyres on your Volvo or Toyota can lead to an increased risk of actual
physical damage to the suspension – so ensure that you maintain your tyre pressures also
2.You should also regularly check the shock absorbers on your Volvo or Toyota looking for signs of fluid leaks. If you park on a drive you should inspect
the area where your car has been – looking for signs of residue.
3.If when driving your Volvo or Toyota you notice steering vibration or a noise when stopping that wasn’t present before then take your car to an Independent
Garage. Let the experts check for faults, damage or wear and tear.
Maintaining your Volvo or Toyota’s service schedule will help to ensure that your car and its components are in good condition – however you should still
periodically check your vehicle between your service schedule and your MOT – a well maintained vehicle is a less costly vehicle. It’s always easier
and cheaper to do preventative maintenance on your Volvo or Toyota than to do reactive work once a bigger problem occurs.
Here at ACC UK Ltd, Winners of The Motor Trader Independent Garage of The Year 2015 we pride ourselves on offering an outstanding customer experience for a fraction of the cost of a dealership. Give us a call and let us quote you for
your next service or repair on your Volvo or Toyota. We service all areas around Farnborough, Fleet, Aldershot, Farnham, Guildford, Frimley, Camberley,
Hook, Sandhurst, Crowthorne, Yateley, Hampshire and Surrey. We offer free collection and drop off services. We also have a fleet of courtesy cars to
allow you to get on with your schedule whilst your Volvo or Toyota is with us. Happy Motoring from all at ACC UK Ltd – Independent Volvo & Toyota
servicing, repair and MOT specialists based in the heart of Farnborough, Hampshire.
