Mike C Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Went over speed bump in street to-day (slowy) heard a loud bang, on inspection of front tyre found it was almost inside out, Ironically was on way to Kwik Fit for a tyre as had punture yest?! recovery guy said it was coil spring snapped in 2 from what he could see....Showed me it definatly snapped alrite, and that caused my tyre to pop Took it away for repair anybody any idea as to cost?? Mk3 Zetec Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Went over speed bump in street to-day (slowy) heard a loud bang, on inspection of front tyre found it was almost inside out, Ironically was on way to Kwik Fit for a tyre as had punture yest?! recovery guy said it was coil spring snapped in 2 from what he could see....Showed me it definatly snapped alrite, and that caused my tyre to pop Took it away for repair anybody any idea as to cost?? Mk3 Zetec Cheers at an independant, i would say an hours labour plus the cost of the spring. so at a guess, £100-£120 plus the cost of your tyre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted April 7, 2010 Author Share Posted April 7, 2010 at an independant, i would say an hours labour plus the cost of the spring. so at a guess, £100-£120 plus the cost of your tyre Cheers Stef123, Car was only mot'd 3 weeks ago....is this something they could of picked up on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Cheers Stef123, Car was only mot'd 3 weeks ago....is this something they could of picked up on? unlikey, coil springs have a mind of their own. they can snap at any time really, there is no telling when one might go. its not always as bad as yours, it could just snap one coil and it will rattle like mad but it can also be alot worse, imagine being on the motorway and that happening. it is advisable to replace springs in axle pairs though, i know this will add to your repair bill but it keeps the suspension balanced and the other one always seems to follow the first one shortly after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artscot79 Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 unlikey, coil springs have a mind of their own. they can snap at any time really, there is no telling when one might go. its not always as bad as yours, it could just snap one coil and it will rattle like mad but it can also be alot worse, imagine being on the motorway and that happening. it is advisable to replace springs in axle pairs though, i know this will add to your repair bill but it keeps the suspension balanced and the other one always seems to follow the first one shortly after. well my focus for the spring and fitting and tracking was 101 quid ijncluding the vat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4RKY Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 my mate had same prob with his 51 mondeo front coil went 2 weeks after mot by (fords) he went back played hell amd they replaced all 4 corners no questions asked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmann Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 my mate had same prob with his 51 mondeo front coil went 2 weeks after mot by (fords) he went back played hell amd they replaced all 4 corners no questions asked The last time a spring broke on mine it was £45 + labour - around an hour or so done by an independant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris2911 Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 genuine ford spring £45 plus vat +fitting my front os spring snapped the day after mot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Ford UK Shop
Sponsored Ad
Name: eBay
Ford Model: FordUK Shop
Ford Year: 2024
Latest Deals
Ford UK Shop for genuine Ford parts & accessoriesDisclaimer: As the club is an eBay Partner, The club may be compensated if you make a purchase via the club
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.