2x broken springs. - Saxperience

OMGASAXO · 21st August 2014, 10:46

Been told I've got a broken spring on each side...I can't afford to replace them until payday. Is it still safe to drive the car? Thanks.

ghaz · 21st August 2014, 11:05

It depends how and where they have snapped, but its not advisable.

chompy · 21st August 2014, 11:16

I'd not advise it, but many people drive on broken springs for months without realising.

Take from that what you may.

Stevie_Talent · 21st August 2014, 12:15

could end up making things worse and costing you even more on payday

AdamH · 21st August 2014, 12:53

or cause an accident, for the sake of £30 or so quid for standards from a motorfactors why risk hurting your self or other motorists?

OMGASAXO · 21st August 2014, 13:05

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or cause an accident, for the sake of £30 or so quid for standards from a motorfactors why risk hurting your self or other motorists?

It's actually a matter of £74 a side + £25 tracking and even "a matter of £30" is no good if you dont have £30 for that... Just saying.

I wasn't saying I was going to risk hurting my self and othere people. This is the reason I was asking the question I asked...

AdamH · 21st August 2014, 13:11

you were quoted £74.00 for 1 spring? you are being ripped a new one. I have been in the automotive parts industry for years and even oem brands are not that expensive... even if you meant per axel (saxos only have 2 springs) £74.00 is still expensive

Usually garages will check the tracking free of charge after fitting a spring as it shouldn't alter it too much if at all.. Changing a shock would alter it however..

saxo_Josh · 21st August 2014, 13:16

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Originally Posted by OMGASAXO

Been told I've got a broken spring on each side...I can't afford to replace them until payday. Is it still safe to drive the car? Thanks.

Dont do it! Was reading a post on the lupo forum and someones spring went into the tyre and caused a blow out!

Just wait, better to be safe than sorry

stevo67 · 21st August 2014, 13:16

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Originally Posted by OMGASAXO

Been told I've got a broken spring on each side...I can't afford to replace them until payday. Is it still safe to drive the car? Thanks.

No and if the police were to stop you,they'd throw the book at you mate.

AdamH · 21st August 2014, 13:19

End of the day its against the law to drive a car knowing you have a problem with it and you are risking it big time.

If someone crashed into me due to a broken spring popping out the seat and swerving, a part falling off or causing tyre damage I would be pissed.

OMGASAXO · 21st August 2014, 13:24

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Originally Posted by AdamH

you were quoted £74.00 for 1 spring? you are being ripped a new one. I have been in the automotive parts industry for years and even oem brands are not that expensive... even if you meant per axel (saxos only have 2 springs) £74.00 is still expensive

Usually garages will check the tracking free of charge after fitting a spring as it shouldn't alter it too much if at all.. Changing a shock would alter it however..

It's actually for a Vauxhall vectra. £74 a side inc labour, parts and vat. Then the realighment of £25..

AdamH · 21st August 2014, 13:26

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Originally Posted by OMGASAXO

It's actually for a Vauxhall vectra. £74 a side inc labour, parts and vat. Then the realighment of £25..

Aw you didn't mention that in the first post hence why I assumed it was a saxo being a saxo website...

give me the full reg by pm and I can get you some prices if you wish so you can double check with the garage

jokerer · 21st August 2014, 13:44

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Originally Posted by OMGASAXO

It's actually a matter of £74 a side + £25 tracking and even "a matter of £30" is no good if you dont have £30 for that... Just saying.

I wasn't saying I was going to risk hurting my self and othere people. This is the reason I was asking the question I asked...

If you where willing to do it yourself, you could probably get away with replacing the springs for about £20+£10 for a spring compressor tool |(I am sure you can source a second hand pair of springs from somewhere)

You can get away with not having the tracking done until you get paid, unless you go taking the steering apart...

Cam · 21st August 2014, 14:29

I replaced the springs on my mums zafira. For new springs £28.

Jigs2895 · 21st August 2014, 14:54

I have some genuine springs for sale, you can have them for £30 for the pair.

KamRacing · 22nd August 2014, 14:15

With my cheap arse hat on......Why would the tracking be out? I'm guessing the vectra dampers are bolted to the hubs so are not going to disturb the tracking when the springs are changed.

Give me a pm with your numberplate and I'll get a price...

Gareth_R · 22nd August 2014, 15:38

have you actually looked to see if the springs are broken?

KamRacing · 22nd August 2014, 16:12

It happens a lot these days. I've tended to supply Eibach as a replacement as they are cheaper than from the Manufacturers. Aftermarket cheap ones are probably less though. Not sure on the quality of those...

OMGASAXO · 22nd August 2014, 22:18

I was having brakes changed and a service. Asked them to check my suspension as the car pulls to the right and creaks over speed bumps. According to them both springs have broken. Do these symptoms sound rite? I tried to have a look and feel of the spring but it'd really hard to with the car on the ground. I will ofcourse ask them to show me when I go in on Tuesday. And the price is fine imo since it comes with 2 year guarantee I'm not going to complain.

OMGASAXO · 22nd August 2014, 22:28

It's strange I can't physically see or feel any brakeage on the springs...had a real good look and feel by turning the wheels and feeling around with a torch...I'll get a second opinion but I'll be disappointed if their trying it on.