Ashton's Garage
Practical brakes, tyres & suspension advice from Ashton’s Garage.
A humming noise from a wheel can come from a wheel bearing, uneven tyre wear, a damaged tyre or a brake problem. Here is how the noise may change, what you can safely check and when professional inspection is sensible.
If your car keeps bouncing after a speed bump or pothole, the suspension may not be controlling the movement properly. Here are the likely causes, safe checks and signs that it needs professional inspection.
If your car needs constant steering correction or seems to drift across the road, several faults could be responsible. Here are the common causes and when to arrange a professional inspection.
Loose steering can be caused by tyre problems, wheel alignment or wear in steering and suspension components. Here is what the change may mean, what you can safely check and when professional inspection is important.
Heavy steering can be caused by low tyre pressure, a fault with the power assistance system, or a problem with the steering or suspension. Here is what to check safely and when to arrange a professional inspection.
A clunk when turning can come from the suspension, steering or drivetrain. Here are the common possibilities, safe checks to make and signs your car needs professional inspection.
Wheel alignment may need checking after a pothole impact, kerb strike, suspension work or unusual tyre wear. Learn the warning signs and when professional inspection is sensible.
A broken coil spring can cause a clunk, uneven ride height, poor handling or tyre contact. Here is what to look for and when professional inspection is needed.
A knocking noise over bumps can come from worn suspension parts, loose trim or something moving in the boot. Here are the common causes, what to check safely and when to arrange a professional inspection.
Learn the common signs of worn shock absorbers, what they can affect and when your car should be checked by a professional garage.
If your car drifts or pulls to one side, the cause could be as simple as tyre pressure or as serious as a brake, steering or suspension fault. Here is what to check and when to seek professional help.
Steering wheel vibration can come from wheel balance, tyres, brakes, steering or suspension. Learn what different patterns may mean and when your car should be inspected.