Leading steering and suspension components supplier Febi, says that due to the increasingly compact and more lightweight design of modern vehicle axles, steering and suspension components now have to be repaired more frequently.

 

A large number of repairs in the independent workshop market involve the service and maintenance of chassis parts and this growing sector provides garages with a major business opportunity.  

 

Febi says troubleshooting a steering or suspension complaint is usually a matter of knowing what a particular symptom means in terms of component operation and recognising the cause of that symptom. Customers rarely complain about "an incorrect camber angle”, or even worn control arm bushings. Their complaints usually identify the effects of steering and suspension problems rather than the causes. Owner complaints that relate to steering and suspension systems generally fall into four categories: poor handling, hard steering, fluid leaks and noise.

 

When replacing steering and suspension parts, it is vital that the parts used are engineered to meet the precise vehicle manufacturer specifications. Modern suspension design even considers the nuts and bolts as an integral part of the system. Accordingly, the use of stretch bolts or bolts with increased strength are common today. These components need to be considered when carrying out a chassis repair or generating a repair estimate.

 

febi bilstein says it‘s innovative approach and expertise in the field of technical steering and suspension parts, means its components combine high quality and total precision to service modern chassis assemblies correctly and provide total reliability. febi’s steering range is all encompassing including all makes of vehicle under own convenient and respected brand. The entire range can be found at www.febilive.com.