Is it okay to replace just one suspension spring at a time?

My 2017 Volvo V40 that has done 61,000 miles and has a broken front spring. Is this a common occurrence ? The car has an extended Volvo but when I asked about them paying for it I didn't get a direct answer....

How can I improve the ride quality of my Dacia Duster?

Is there anything I can do to make the ride on my 2021 Dacia Duster more comfortable? Can I uprate the suspension and fit different tyres?

What would make our pick-up pull to the left?

My '09 plate Toyota Hilux seems to pull slightly to the left. I've had the tracking checked twice at our local tyre shop and they tell me its fine - which means the check was free - so they're not making...

Can you recommend a small car with robust suspension?

I prefer a stiffer suspension to improve handling but in my part of the world there are many pot holes and speed bumps which over the years has led to expensive repairs. Given that I am not going up market...

Will a broken coil spring cause my car to fail the MoT?

I took my car to my local dealer for service and MoT. I asked them to investigate a clanking noise at the rear of the vehicle at the same time. The car was returned with a fresh MoT certificate after...

Long waiting time for a car repair - what can we do?

My friend has a 2017 Suzuki Ignis (owned since new). For the second time, a front coil spring has broken (not the same one), rendering the car undrivable. The last time this happened (last year), the car...

Which rear-engined cars arguably had the most ideal suspension layout?

Despite the unfashionable engine placement at the rear, historically speaking which rear-engined cars arguably had the most ideal suspension layout? I have seen a few examples cited as the Hillman Imp,...

What can I do to improve the ride quality on my car?

I am planning on replacing all four shock absorbers on my Audi A3. Is there anything else I should get done along with the shocks which will improve the ride quality as currently over speed humps and pot...

Why does my car knock from the left side when turning to the right?

I have an Audi Cabriolet 1999 2.6 final edition that has a knock from the left side when turning to the right. My mechanic has checked the ball joints, track rod ends etc and everything is in order. He...

How do I improve the harsh suspension of my van?

The ride of my new Citroen Berlingo van is so hard. It doesn't absorb any bumps, it just thuds every time I go over any type slightly damaged road surface. I'm on 16-inch wheels. Does anyone else have...