car problem

anto2009

hi all

i was driving to work today and my steering felt different front of car was also kinda bouncing when i got into work had a look under the car and seen the bushings like picture below does it look ok or does it need replacing and could this be my problem thanks
http://lookpic.com/d2/i2/2646/j1ybOdRG.jpeg

kasper

what sort of car is it , check for movement on the bushing

anto2009

kasper wrote: »

what sort of car is it , check for movement on the bushing

sorry its a 2006 Seat Cordoba bit of movement on them

Mech1

The bushing that you pictured is worn and should be replaced.

In saying that I very much doubt that it will fix your problem.

The average driver would not "feel" this wear as it has been getting slowly worse over a very long period and the driver will have become accustomed to the slightly worse handling of the vehicle. I say this because the bush appears to be still in place and no pieces completely torn or missing.

Have you been regularly driving this car?

Have you recently inflated the tyres? (to the correct pressure. I mean, have you over inflated possibly due to a faulty gauge.)

Where you carrying a particularly heavy load in the boot?

If you answer yes to the first and no to the second and third questions then I suggest you get the steering and suspension checked asap, as any sudden unaccountable difference in vehicle handling could have very dire consequences a few meters down the road.

anto2009

Mech1 wrote: »

The bushing that you pictured is worn and should be replaced.

In saying that I very much doubt that it will fix your problem.

The average driver would not "feel" this wear as it has been getting slowly worse over a very long period and the driver will have become accustomed to the slightly worse handling of the vehicle. I say this because the bush appears to be still in place and no pieces completely torn or missing.

Have you been regularly driving this car?

Have you recently inflated the tyres? (to the correct pressure. I mean, have you over inflated possibly due to a faulty gauge.)

Where you carrying a particularly heavy load in the boot?

If you answer yes to the first and no to the second and third questions then I suggest you get the steering and suspension checked asap, as any sudden unaccountable difference in vehicle handling could have very dire consequences a few meters down the road.

hi thanks for replying

Have you been regularly driving this car?

yes my own car

Have you recently inflated the tyres? (to the correct pressure. I mean, have you over inflated possibly due to a faulty gauge.)

i have inflated the tyres to the correct pressure not sure if it was a faulty gauge




Where you carrying a particularly heavy load in the boot?

just golf clubs in the boot and spare wheel

E39MSport

similar happened to me a long time ago on a Seat. Was seized shocks. Very Dangerous. I'd drop into nearest quick fit or similar. The bushing you posted isn't great looking but I don't think that it would contribute in any great way to the symptoms you describe.

Check your springs for breaks too.

Hope you get it sorted.

anto2009

E39MSport wrote: »

similar happened to me a long time ago on a Seat. Was seized shocks. Very Dangerous. I'd drop into nearest quick fit or similar. The bushing you posted isn't great looking but I don't think that it would contribute in any great way to the symptoms you describe.

Check your springs for breaks too.

Hope you get it sorted.

got a price of €272 that includes wishbones too and labour for bothsides of the car is that a good price?