Wulf Gaertner Autoparts AG, the company behind the MEYLE and MEYLE HD component brands, has highlighted the key safety role played by shock absorbers and the importance of premium quality when it comes to replacement.  

Shock absorbers are exposed to extraordinary levels of strain and because defects may go unnoticed at first, they can develop to become extremely dangerous. Wulf Gaertner Autoparts AG says its MEYLE range of premium-grade shocks is designed to resist even the highest levels of wear. To achieve this, the company's in-house engineers have made reliable corrosion protection one of their prime concerns. The current range of shock absorbers features around 600 items.

Shock absorbers have a lot to cope with: potholes, bumpy roads, speed humps, heavy loads or towing, not to mention environmental factors including dirt, humidity or road salt, all of which combine to accelerate shock absorber wear and tear. Therefore, the part's impact on the overall car system is dramatic. Only when shock absorbers are functioning properly are they able to reduce braking distances, ensure excellent roadholding when cornering and trouble-free operation of state-of-the-art driver assistance systems such as ABS, ESP or TCS.

To help workshops offer premium-quality and safe spare parts Wulf Gaertner Autoparts AG supplies a comprehensive range of MEYLE shock absorbers engineered to resist early part wear. Special features include a thicker anti-corrosion coating specially designed to protect the part against abrasive conditions and excessive strain. Tests have shown that the MEYLE piston rod is by far the least vulnerable to corrosion among all competitor products tested. Post-process polishing of the piston rod surface helps reduce the number and depth of micro fissures, thereby improving overall sealing performance. MEYLE shock absorbers are easily distinguished by the high-quality MEYLE embossing on the shock absorber tube.

Additionally, Wulf Gaertner Autoparts AG offers rubber buffer and dust cap kits optimally geared to each shock absorber, complemented by a wide range of coil springs and strut mounts, thereby allowing workshops to replace wear and tear parts of the suspension and damping systems relying exclusively on high-grade MEYLE products.

MEYLE products are distributed in Ireland by Strongline Autoparts and available from motor factor stockists nationwide. Call 01- 462-4631 for further details.