Why do I need a steering and suspension specialist?

While it might sound quite niche, steering and suspension play a huge part not only in the safety of your vehicle, but also the overall driving experience. Suspension is a broad area of expertise that requires a huge amount of customisation depending on your needs for the vehicle, especially with so many SUV and Crossover models on the roads these days.

You will often hear car manufacturers say that their vehicles are made for the tough terrain conditions of NZ. But the truth is most of us are just driving suburban streets and motorways – not traversing the southern alps or anything remotely similar. But our vehicles are all kitted out for that – just in case, with hard bouncy suspension that can detract from the driving experience, even in a brand-new car.

On the flip side, if you are a 4×4 enthusiast and love getting off the ‘black-top’, then your vehicle is going to need upweighted suspension, fully customised to its make and model, and the terrain you plan to explore. And if your passion is the serious old school trucks like a Toyota Landcruiser or Nissan Patrol, you’ll understand how important 4×4 steering and suspension is, and have a healthy appreciation for the plethora of models and parts, and how the skilled experts can customise these!