Suspension......... broken!

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31 March 2005, 06:23 PM

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Suspension......... broken!

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I have a car that is just over 3 year old, it went in for its MOT and failed as both back suspension springs have snapped......

Is it worth me taking it back to the garage I bought it from and seeing if they can fix them (free of course) or just paying a garage to fix them??

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31 March 2005, 06:46 PM

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Why would they fix them for free

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31 March 2005, 07:19 PM

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depends on how long you've had the car from the garage.......

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31 March 2005, 07:28 PM

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What if the block got a big crack or the door fell off?

The springs (x2) dont just snap.

Manufacturers defects if you ask me.

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31 March 2005, 10:20 PM

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How many miles on them?

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31 March 2005, 10:43 PM

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31 March 2005, 10:47 PM

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Did the MOT place offer to 'fix' them for you with the last 2 they have in stock???

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31 March 2005, 10:49 PM

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No.

Back to orig question....

Is it worth me taking it back to the garage I bought it from and seeing if they can fix them (free of course) or just paying a garage to fix them??

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31 March 2005, 11:13 PM

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You don't specify the age of the car, but on the assumption that you've owned it from new, it would certainly be worth speaking to IM, as spring failure on a 3 year old car with 30k on the clock is hardly normal.