Your car's safety and roadworthiness is dependent on the vehicle's ‘stopping, steering and stability' capabilities.

The suspension and shock absorbers don't only create a comfortable ride - they are fundamental for three essential abilities that are crucial to you, your passengers' and other drivers' safety. By having them regularly serviced and kept in good order, potential problems can be avoided; however, if you detect anything out of the ordinary, reach out to Northern Car Care quickly so it can be addressed.

We are located in Thomastown and serve customers in the surrounding areas as well.

An important part of keeping all aspects of your vehicle working properly is to stick to your regular Log Book servicing schedule. However, if you notice any of the following symptoms you should get your vehicle checked out as soon as possible;

• Steering Wheel Vibration or pulsing
• Nose diving and swerving - bonnet dips when braking or slowing down
• Car veers in side winds
• Car rocks and rolls over bumps and doesn't hug bends when cornering
• Uneven tyre wear
• Makes a rattling noise
• Clunking over bumps
• Bouncing, dipping and diving

Northern Car Care, offers expert installation and maintenance services for suspension lift kits that not only boost your vehicle's performance off-road but also add an aesthetic appeal to it. A suspension lift kit can improve your vehicle's ground clearance, giving you better clearance over rough terrain and allowing you to install larger wheels and tyres. The increased clearance also protects the undercarriage of your vehicle from damage due to rocks and debris. In addition to enhancing your off-road performance, a suspension lift kit can also add value to your vehicle. So, whether you're an off-road enthusiast or just looking to upgrade your vehicle's capabilities, contact Northern Car Care, and we'll have you up and running on all terrains.

• Top Quality: As a part of the Repco Authorised Service Centre network all of the work we perform is backed by the Repco Nationwide Warranty.
• The Right Parts: Our mechanics are kept up on all the latest parts thanks to Repco Auto-Tech service bulletins. Additionally, we have access to the Repco spare parts network which means we can find you the right part at the right price.
• The Best Team: Our mechanics are well versed in many different makes and models. From a fleet of vehicles to the family car, we are here for you.

• Springs - Springs are designed to absorb energy and there are several different types including leaf, coil, torsion bar or air assisted springs. The springs on different types of cars will be set up to different levels. Luxury cars, for example, may have soft springs to produce a smoother ride but this results in more body movement when the car brakes and corners. Sports cars, on the other hand, tend to have tighter springs which allow for more aggressive driving, including around corners, but also mean a less smooth ride.
• Shock absorbers - these dissipate the energy absorbed by the springs. The car would not work properly without the shock absorbers because the springs would cause it to bounce up and down when you go over a bump rather than absorb that bump.
• Strut - this is a shock absorber mounted inside a coil spring. Struts do the job of the springs and shock absorbers plus provide additional structural support for the suspension system.
• Anti-sway bar - spans the width of the axle and joins the two sides of the suspension together to provide stability to the car while it is moving.

Get more useful information in Repco's Shock Absorbers Auto Facts Video

Our suspension and shock absorber services include inspection, diagnosis, repairs and replacements so we'll have your car fixed and back on the road time. Don't delay, book today. For high quality Suspension & Shock Absorber Services at a competitive price, speak with the team at Northern Car Care.