Growing market for subframe and axle replacements, claims Euro Car Parts

Rise of complete ‘bolt-on’ assemblies is seeing many workshops replacing entire unit instead of repairs

Growing market for subframe and axle replacements, claims Euro Car Parts

The market for entire subframes, cross members and axles has grown tremendously, according to Euro Car Parts who say many garages are seeing the advantages of simple installation, reduced labour time and cost.

Reasons for the failure of subframes, cross members and axles are numerous, with corrosion the leading cause.

A vehicle may present with bush corrosion, general corrosion resulting in holes and structural instability, corrosion causing alignment issues, torsion bar cracking or unnoticed corrosion behind the under trays.

While welding may be the first solution that comes to mind, Euro Car Parts say it is seldom recommended.

Stressed suspension components such as fixed beam axles and subframes cannot usually be repaired by welding.

The repair requires an identical material and must retain the original strength – often impossible unless the component was originally made using welded sections.

With a growing market for complete ‘bolt-on’ assemblies, many workshops are deciding to replace the entire unit instead.

“Reduces labour time”

Corporate communications director at Euro Car Parts, said: Helen Robinson: “This drastically reduces labour time, cost and removes the need for special tooling.

“It provides the technician and driver with peace of mind while extending the life of the vehicle.

“This is a significant development for older cars that would have otherwise been written-off.

“We provide a growing number of high-quality options from Starline.

Range coverage

“With an initial range covering vehicles with the highest rate of failure including but not limited to Vauxhall Corsa D, Ford Focus MK1 and VW Golf MK4, workshops no longer need to worry about lack of availability from main dealers.

“Our axle, trailing arm and subframe kits are 50-90 per cent cheaper than dealer parts and can be delivered within 1-2 working days.

“They also come with all the required bushes and bearings ‘ready to fit’ – making the replacement far easier, quicker and cheaper than a repair.”

For more information on Euro Car Parts’ axle, trailing arm and subframe kits, speak to a local Euro Car Parts branch.

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