Exhaust And Suspension Repairs In Coolham, Near Horsham
Complete exhaust and suspension repairs, replacements and upgrades. Worn bushes to full exhaust systems.
Exhaust & Suspension Work
A noisy exhaust or rough ride is usually a sign something needs attention. Whether it's a blown silencer, corroded section, worn shock absorbers or tired bushes, we can diagnose the problem and get it sorted quickly.
We carry out everything from individual component replacements to full exhaust system fitting and complete suspension overhauls. We work on all makes and models, with particular experience in Ford, Mazda, Volvo, Land Rover, Jaguar and American and import vehicles. All work is quoted up front with no surprises.
What We Cover
Signs Your Exhaust Needs Attention
Your exhaust carries hot gases away from the engine, quietens them and, through the catalytic converter and DPF, cleans them up. Exhausts corrode from the inside and the outside, so faults tend to build gradually. Common signs include:
- A louder exhaust note, or a blowing or roaring sound that gets worse when you accelerate
- Rattling from underneath the car, often from a loose heat shield or a broken mounting
- A smell of exhaust fumes inside the car. Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, so get this checked promptly
- Visible rust or holes, or a section of the exhaust hanging lower than it should
- An engine management or DPF warning light on the dashboard
Signs Your Suspension Is Worn
Suspension keeps the tyres in contact with the road and the car stable over bumps, in corners and under braking. Wear is easy to get used to because it happens slowly, so it is worth knowing what to look for:
- Knocks or clunks over bumps, which often point to worn bushes, drop links or joints
- The car bouncing more than once after a bump, or feeling floaty at speed, a sign of tired shock absorbers
- More body roll in corners, or the nose dipping sharply when you brake
- Uneven tyre wear, or the car pulling to one side
- Oil on the outside of a shock absorber
A single loud clunk over a bump, or one corner of the car sitting lower than the others, can also mean a broken coil spring.
If you are looking for a garage in Horsham, we're a short drive away in Coolham. You can book a repair online, or call us if you would like it checked first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common signs include a louder than normal exhaust note, a rattling or blowing sound from underneath the car, reduced fuel economy, or a failed MOT emissions test. If you can see visible rust or holes in the exhaust, it definitely needs attention.
We can replace individual sections - a corroded back box, cracked manifold or blown flexi-pipe, for example. We'll inspect the full system and only recommend replacing what actually needs doing.
A bouncy or wallowy ride, clunking or knocking over bumps, uneven tyre wear, or the car leaning excessively in corners. If the ride feels noticeably different to how it used to, it's worth getting the suspension checked.
Yes, we carry out DPF and catalytic converter diagnostics, cleaning and replacement. If your DPF warning light is on, get it looked at sooner rather than later to avoid more costly damage.
Most individual component replacements are same-day jobs. More extensive work like full exhaust system fitting or complete suspension overhauls may take longer - we'll give you a clear timescale when you book in.
Many of them will. The DVSA MOT inspection manual lists exhaust noise above the permitted level, an insecure part of the exhaust system, an exhaust leak that could affect emissions and emissions above the limits as major faults. On the suspension, a fractured or seriously weakened spring, a damaged or severely leaking shock absorber, excessively worn joints and bushes, and suspension parts that are excessively damaged or corroded are also major faults, and some can be dangerous. A major or dangerous fault means the car fails. Slight seepage from a shock absorber is not a reason for failure.