Extreme weather, a lack of investment and rising use, means that many of Ireland’s roads are in a state of decline. This leads to crumbling surfaces and potholes which are a constant threat to a vehicle’s steering and suspension, making the need for tough, durable replacement parts even more apparent.

Parts specialist, Comline, says it can help with a comprehensive range of high quality steering and suspension components that can be vital in maintaining the safety and performance of a vehicle. The parts are design to cope with poorly maintained roads and the range includes: Ball Joints, Bushes, Control Arms, Stabiliser Links and Mountings, Suspension Kits, Tie Rods, Tie Rod Ends and Top Strut Mountings.

Comline says that when motorists repeatedly drive through potholes, suspension components can bend, snap, sever or deform. The continual wear and tear of these components can also lead to complete part failure. The extent of the damage depends on the depth of the pothole, the speed of impact, the load on the wheel and the pressure in the tyre. The exact moment of damage occurs when the initial force of driving into the pothole travels from your tyres into the suspension components. In modern cars, elastic suspension articulation points will enable a rearward motion of the wheel relative to the car body which will lessen the harshness of the impact.

Nevertheless, a pothole will often jar the steering system causing a misalignment to the wheels. Similarly, if the steering isn’t as responsive as it used to be or if the car pulls to one side or another, it is likely that the damage is done.

Comline points out that it’s steering and suspension performance is underpinned by durable raw materials and advanced, comprehensive testing. It uses high-specification grease, chloroprene rubber, cold forged ball pins, and an 11-stage electro-coating process called Cataphoresis. Additionally, parts are subjected to a 900 hour salt spray test and 3 and 4 axis testing, as well as comprehensive testing, to ensure that every part performs to the highest standard under pressure.

Comline says it’s steering and suspension provides a reliable, assured solution for vehicle maintenance. It has also put some of its steering components set-ups in Comline Augmented Reality (C.A.R), a cutting edge technology that enables multi-axis rotation of components and allows mobile users to go fully AR for direct product comparison within the workshop setting.

Comline steering and suspension components are available from stockist nationwide.