Coil spring replacement ??

[TINCAN]

Offside front coil spring snapped. Question is, is it ok to replace just the one or should i replace both? Something in my mind saying it won't sit right due to wear and tear if i do the one........ or is that rubbish????

Thanks in advance

 

[Slimy]

Replace them both, no doubt. You might not notice the difference visually, but your car might misbehave at exactly the wrong time.

 

[cmc]

It's always safe to replace both but really depends on your mileage and the circumstances of how it broke.

One of mine went at about 25k (think I hit a pothole) and the garage advised jutstto replace the broken one as the other would have a bit of life left. They aren't too expensive though about £60 for the part if I remember.

cmc

 

[TINCAN]

That's cool got the two purchased anyway, just wanted to make sure. Leon is at 106k now and so its wear and tear really. Its having its last service/MOT now and then its going to be traded in........going to hate it going though had plenty of cars but the Leon was my first car i truly loved driving and still do......

 

[leafy]

Took my Cupra for its MOT today and it failed due to a broken coil spring. They are replacing it but its costing me £157.29!!!! plus the £54 for the MOT. I'm not a happy bunny. There's loads of potholes and speed bumps near where I live. Maybe I'll start to take the longer route now. :-(

 

[Slimy]

Took my Cupra for its MOT today and it failed due to a broken coil spring. They are replacing it but its costing me £157.29!!!! plus the £54 for the MOT. I'm not a happy bunny. There's loads of potholes and speed bumps near where I live. Maybe I'll start to take the longer route now. :-(

Or slow down?

You should see the A52 in Derby, I've seen coal mines in Wales dug to a shallower depth than some of the potholes...