SUSPENSION Service

Every suspension repair at Autotreads starts with a thorough inspection of your entire system. Our goal is simple: identify what’s worn, what’s damaged, and what’s still performing perfectly.

Our suspension diagnosis process involves lifting your car safely and inspecting every component from the shock absorbers and struts to the springs, bushings, ball joints, and sway bar links. We check for worn rubber components, leaking dampers, broken springs, and any signs of accident damage that might be affecting your vehicle’s handling and ride quality.

What sets our diagnostic service apart from other automotive shops around the Mount Roskill and Royal Oak areas is that we explain everything in plain English. No confusing technical jargon or mysterious “black box” diagnoses that leave you wondering if you’re being taken for a ride. We show you exactly what’s wrong, why it happened, and what options you have for fixing it within your budget.

Shock Absorber & Strut Replacement

Worn shocks and struts make driving uncomfortable and unsafe. Every bump from the Onehunga Train Station to the Mangere Bridge can feel worse than it should, and cornering becomes unpredictable.

Our shock absorber and strut replacement service uses only quality parts from reputable suppliers. We stock everything from budget-friendly options for older vehicles to premium performance. The installation process involves safely lifting your vehicle, removing the old components, and installing new shocks or struts with proper torque specifications and safety checks.

Spring Replacement & Suspension Rebuild

Broken or sagging springs are more common than you might think, especially in Auckland’s stop-start traffic conditions and the occasional adventure down unpaved roads near the Onehunga foreshore. When springs fail, your car sits lower on one side, the ride quality goes to hell, and other suspension components start wearing out faster due to the uneven loading.

Our spring replacement service covers both coil springs and leaf springs, depending on your vehicle type. We use precision equipment to safely compress and install new springs, ensuring proper ride height and load distribution. For vehicles with significant suspension wear, we often recommend a complete suspension rebuild that addresses multiple worn components at once, which is actually more cost-effective than fixing problems one at a time.

Ball Joint & Bushing Replacement

Ball joints and suspension bushings are the unsung heroes of your car’s suspension system. They’re the small, relatively inexpensive components that allow your suspension to move smoothly while keeping everything properly aligned. When they wear out, you’ll notice clunking noises over bumps, wandering steering, and uneven tyre wear that costs far more than the original repair would have.

Our ball joint replacement service includes a thorough inspection of all steering and suspension joints, not just the obviously worn ones. We use quality aftermarket or OEM replacement parts and ensure proper torque specifications and alignment settings. The installation process requires removing wheels and suspension components, so we always check related parts like tie rod ends and wheel bearings while we have everything apart.

Wheel Alignment & Suspension Geometry

Even the best suspension repair job won’t deliver proper results if your wheel alignment is incorrect. Poor alignment causes premature tyre wear, steering pull, and reduced fuel efficiency – problems that cost you money every time you drive from your driveway to the local shops on Arthur Street or out to the airport via the Southwestern Motorway.

Our wheel alignment service uses computerized alignment equipment that measures your vehicle’s suspension geometry with precision accuracy. We adjust camber, caster, and toe angles to manufacturer specifications, ensuring optimal tyre contact with the road surface and proper vehicle tracking. This isn’t a quick “eyeball it and hope for the best” job – we’re talking about precise adjustments that restore your car’s handling to factory specifications.