2x broken springs.

1. OMGASAXO Established Member Joined: Dec 2011 Derby Posts: 1021 Posi saxo, flatty, Peugeot bipper, Vauxhall vectra

   #1 21st August 2014, 10:46

   Been told I've got a broken spring on each side...I can't afford to replace them until payday. Is it still safe to drive the car? Thanks.
2. ghaz Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 116 Rover 400 Citroen AX JDM Honda Integra

   #2 21st August 2014, 11:05

   It depends how and where they have snapped, but its not advisable.
3. chompy Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Scotland Posts: 1764 Because racecar

   #3 21st August 2014, 11:16

   I'd not advise it, but many people drive on broken springs for months without realising.
   
   Take from that what you may.
4. Stevie_Talent Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2014 Stevenage Posts: 124 Saxo VTR

   #4 21st August 2014, 12:15

   could end up making things worse and costing you even more on payday
5. AdamH Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2004 South Posts: 3638

   #5 21st August 2014, 12:53

   or cause an accident, for the sake of £30 or so quid for standards from a motorfactors why risk hurting your self or other motorists?
6. OMGASAXO Established Member Joined: Dec 2011 Derby Posts: 1021 Posi saxo, flatty, Peugeot bipper, Vauxhall vectra

   #6 21st August 2014, 13:05

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by AdamH or cause an accident, for the sake of £30 or so quid for standards from a motorfactors why risk hurting your self or other motorists?

   It's actually a matter of £74 a side + £25 tracking and even "a matter of £30" is no good if you dont have £30 for that... Just saying.
   
   I wasn't saying I was going to risk hurting my self and othere people. This is the reason I was asking the question I asked...
7. AdamH Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2004 South Posts: 3638

   #7 21st August 2014, 13:11

   you were quoted £74.00 for 1 spring? you are being ripped a new one. I have been in the automotive parts industry for years and even oem brands are not that expensive... even if you meant per axel (saxos only have 2 springs) £74.00 is still expensive
   
   Usually garages will check the tracking free of charge after fitting a spring as it shouldn't alter it too much if at all.. Changing a shock would alter it however..
8. saxo_Josh Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2013 Wrexham Posts: 104 Saxo MK2 Flatarch

   #8 21st August 2014, 13:16

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by OMGASAXO Been told I've got a broken spring on each side...I can't afford to replace them until payday. Is it still safe to drive the car? Thanks.

   Dont do it! Was reading a post on the lupo forum and someones spring went into the tyre and caused a blow out!
   
   Just wait, better to be safe than sorry
9. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #9 21st August 2014, 13:16

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by OMGASAXO Been told I've got a broken spring on each side...I can't afford to replace them until payday. Is it still safe to drive the car? Thanks.

   No and if the police were to stop you,they'd throw the book at you mate.
10. AdamH Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2004 South Posts: 3638

    #10 21st August 2014, 13:19

    End of the day its against the law to drive a car knowing you have a problem with it and you are risking it big time.
    
    If someone crashed into me due to a broken spring popping out the seat and swerving, a part falling off or causing tyre damage I would be pissed.
11. OMGASAXO Established Member Joined: Dec 2011 Derby Posts: 1021 Posi saxo, flatty, Peugeot bipper, Vauxhall vectra

    #11 21st August 2014, 13:24

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by AdamH you were quoted £74.00 for 1 spring? you are being ripped a new one. I have been in the automotive parts industry for years and even oem brands are not that expensive... even if you meant per axel (saxos only have 2 springs) £74.00 is still expensive Usually garages will check the tracking free of charge after fitting a spring as it shouldn't alter it too much if at all.. Changing a shock would alter it however..

    It's actually for a Vauxhall vectra. £74 a side inc labour, parts and vat. Then the realighment of £25..
12. AdamH Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2004 South Posts: 3638

    #12 21st August 2014, 13:26

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by OMGASAXO It's actually for a Vauxhall vectra. £74 a side inc labour, parts and vat. Then the realighment of £25..

    
    Aw you didn't mention that in the first post hence why I assumed it was a saxo being a saxo website...
    
    give me the full reg by pm and I can get you some prices if you wish so you can double check with the garage
13. jokerer Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2013 newcastle Posts: 309 Desire 1.1

    #13 21st August 2014, 13:44

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by OMGASAXO It's actually a matter of £74 a side + £25 tracking and even "a matter of £30" is no good if you dont have £30 for that... Just saying. I wasn't saying I was going to risk hurting my self and othere people. This is the reason I was asking the question I asked...

    If you where willing to do it yourself, you could probably get away with replacing the springs for about £20+£10 for a spring compressor tool |(I am sure you can source a second hand pair of springs from somewhere)
    
    You can get away with not having the tracking done until you get paid, unless you go taking the steering apart...
14. Cam Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.

    #14 21st August 2014, 14:29

    I replaced the springs on my mums zafira. For new springs £28.
15. Jigs2895 Established Member Joined: Jan 2013 Portsmouth Posts: 1335 1997 Mk1 VTS

    #15 21st August 2014, 14:54

    I have some genuine springs for sale, you can have them for £30 for the pair.
16. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

    #16 22nd August 2014, 14:15

    With my cheap arse hat on......Why would the tracking be out? I'm guessing the vectra dampers are bolted to the hubs so are not going to disturb the tracking when the springs are changed.
    
    Give me a pm with your numberplate and I'll get a price...
17. Gareth_R Established Member Joined: Mar 2010 Basildon, Essex Posts: 1042 Citroen AX VTS

    #17 22nd August 2014, 15:38

    have you actually looked to see if the springs are broken?
18. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

    #18 22nd August 2014, 16:12

    It happens a lot these days. I've tended to supply Eibach as a replacement as they are cheaper than from the Manufacturers. Aftermarket cheap ones are probably less though. Not sure on the quality of those...
19. OMGASAXO Established Member Joined: Dec 2011 Derby Posts: 1021 Posi saxo, flatty, Peugeot bipper, Vauxhall vectra

    #19 22nd August 2014, 22:18

    I was having brakes changed and a service. Asked them to check my suspension as the car pulls to the right and creaks over speed bumps. According to them both springs have broken. Do these symptoms sound rite? I tried to have a look and feel of the spring but it'd really hard to with the car on the ground. I will ofcourse ask them to show me when I go in on Tuesday. And the price is fine imo since it comes with 2 year guarantee I'm not going to complain.
20. OMGASAXO Established Member Joined: Dec 2011 Derby Posts: 1021 Posi saxo, flatty, Peugeot bipper, Vauxhall vectra

    #20 22nd August 2014, 22:28

    It's strange I can't physically see or feel any brakeage on the springs...had a real good look and feel by turning the wheels and feeling around with a torch...I'll get a second opinion but I'll be disappointed if their trying it on.
21. blackie_2k5 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2008 Birtley Posts: 22253 VTR Turbo, 106 xsi track slag, Transit recovery, B

    #21 24th August 2014, 23:34

    could well be a broken spring/s...but get a second opinion first
    
    as kam sais..shouldnt really need an alignment for vec springs
    
    so maybe youre tracking is out and theyre trying to bum you for the cost of springs
    
    but in answer to your first question..no if its snapped you shouldnt really drive it.. if it dislodges itll go through the tyre and possibly lock that wheel up

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22. OMGASAXO Established Member Joined: Dec 2011 Derby Posts: 1021 Posi saxo, flatty, Peugeot bipper, Vauxhall vectra

    #22 25th August 2014, 11:16

    Got a second opinion and they actually showed me where they were broken. They were asking for more to fix it though. Took it back to the original place and got it sorted now. I suppose £180 isn't the end of the world with 2 year guarantee
23. Stuartbat L-plater Joined: Sep 2013 shrewsbury Posts: 44

    #23 26th August 2014, 21:39

    I have 2 brand new vectra c spring you can have for £40 matey 1 has been on the car for 200 miles the other is still sat in my conservatory. I bought 2 new fronts to find my backs were fooked also so I replaced the lot with H&R springs and lowered it lol
24. Yates Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Pompey/Darlo Posts: 31546 MK1 - 1.1 Animal

    #24 26th August 2014, 22:04

    i had a vectra c and both front springs broke
    
    cost me less than 74 for two front ones and fitted them myself, having never changed springs before.