Hyundai bounces along the road.

JohnSwift10

Car_54 said:

JohnSwift10 said:

Well it passed it's MOT after it got a new Offside Front Suspension arm which was corroded and seriously weakened 

No mention of dampers

Does it still bounce?

I don't know

I won't be driving at speed until Saturday, all my driving until then is stop start and at 20 MPH

JohnSwift10

Iceweasel said:

As long as they are not leaking they will pass an MOT even if they are totally shot and completely ineffective.
Good luck.

I didn't know that I thought they would be checked when it was MOT'd and serviced.

Iceweasel

JohnSwift10 said:

Iceweasel said:

As long as they are not leaking they will pass an MOT even if they are totally shot and completely ineffective.
Good luck.

I didn't know that I thought they would be checked when it was MOT'd and serviced.

I have never heard of replacing shock absorbers  in any manufacturer's service schedule.

400ixl

JohnSwift10 said:

Iceweasel said:

As long as they are not leaking they will pass an MOT even if they are totally shot and completely ineffective.
Good luck.

I didn't know that I thought they would be checked when it was MOT'd and serviced.

Never as part of the MOT and only on the service unless you told them of the potential issue as suggested by people.

They are mechanics not magicians and mind readers. You need to point out issues to be investigated.

marlot

JohnSwift10 said:

Well it passed it's MOT after it got a new Offside Front Suspension arm which was corroded and seriously weakened 

No mention of dampers

There was mention of various parts of underside corroded and Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

I think my car is rusting away, time for a new one next year I think

If they replaced the track control arm that's just a metal pressing.  
https://www.spareshut.com/products/hyundai-i10-2008-2013-front-lower-wishbones-suspension-arms-pair

What does it actually list on the bill?

I often see cars with weak dampers on the road.  After every little bump in the road they go on bouncing for a few seconds.

Mildly_Miffed

JohnSwift10 said:

Iceweasel said:

As long as they are not leaking they will pass an MOT even if they are totally shot and completely ineffective.
Good luck.

I didn't know that I thought they would be checked when it was MOT'd and serviced.

Like I said earlier in the thread...

Mildly_Miffed said:

MOT doesn't check effectiveness of dampers, only looks for leaks and worn bushes.

A typical "service it when you MOT it" maintenance regime won't do much beyond oil and filter and anything it fails on.

So, no, there's no great surprise it came back with the rear dampers just as knackered as when it went in.

£90 each, and quick and easy to fit. Hour's labour for the pair. DO THEM AS A PAIR.

born_again

JohnSwift10 said:

Car_54 said:

JohnSwift10 said:

Well it passed it's MOT after it got a new Offside Front Suspension arm which was corroded and seriously weakened 

No mention of dampers

Does it still bounce?

I don't know

I won't be driving at speed until Saturday, all my driving until then is stop start and at 20 MPH

You can do a simple check while the car is parked up...
 Bounce each corner & see how many times it takes to settle down. Anymore than one & shocks are in need of replacement.