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[STMO123]

I've had a good look at the usual suspects and cant see anything untoward. The only thing that concerns me slightly is a .......dont know how to describe this....a small 'clunk or click' through the steering wheel when returning to centre from a left or right turn. It actually feels like its coming from the steering wheel and not being fed up from the steering/suspension.

[Markie]

Good luck and dont worry about it!!

Wifes veccy went for an mot on Friday - its on 92k with a clunk from front right over potholes and oil all the way up its shock on the same side.

It failed its mot - on a rear tyre and got no advisorys  

So every little noise or imperfection may not mean £`ssss

[STMO123]

Cheers Markie. I never worry mate, no point. It will pass or fail, I'll still love it

[Taxi_Driver]

and oil all the way up its shock on the same side.

Im amazed that passed  

Leaking shock is usually a fail......ive had cars with leakng shocks that have failed for that reason

But good luck STMO123....sure you wont need it tho  

[STMO123]

Thanks TD

[Markie]

and oil all the way up its shock on the same side.

Im amazed that passed  

Leaking shock is usually a fail......ive had cars with leakng shocks that have failed for that reason

But good luck STMO123....sure you wont need it tho  

Me too - so much so i had enquired about availability of parts in stock with at vx so i could pick them up to change them.

Still going to do them soon.

[Timbuk]

Good luck

[Elite Pete]

Good luck with the MOT.

Cliky clunky type thing could that be the little bush at the top of the steering coloumn.

[bestseany]

If it is a bush in the steering column, then it may fail on it.

My old Cavalier had a knocking steering column and it failed on it, amongst the other 8 serious faults  :-?

You're probably just worrying too much though, I tend to be more aware of faults after driving a car for a while that other people don't notice.

[STMO123]

I've had a phone call from the garage. It needs:

Rear spring (Having both replaced)
Track rod end
Discs and pads front

Also serviced

Anyone care to hazard a guess at the cost?

[Elite Pete]

I've had a phone call from the garage. It needs:

Rear spring (Having both replaced)
Track rod end
Discs and pads front

Also serviced

Anyone care to hazard a guess at the cost?

Its time to touch your toes and bite the pillow

[Bo Bo]

I've had a phone call from the garage. It needs:

Rear spring (Having both replaced)
Track rod end
Discs and pads front

Also serviced

Anyone care to hazard a guess at the cost?

Go on  :-/

[STMO123]

£620ish. I have changed my avatar accordingly.

[ClarCE]

£620ish. I have changed my avatar accordingly.

Jesus, surely it needn't be that expensive, discs and pads are what, 60-90 all in?  Track rod end shouldn't be much, and 2 springs shouldn't be that awful either...

[STMO123]

Just looked at an old invoice. Even independents charge £60 an hour now. MOT £55, service £120, its not far off.