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Service, Repairs & MOT

Coil spring replacement for your MINI

Book a local RAC Approved Garage that you can trust.

  • 12-months parts guarantee
  • Honest pricing
  • Exceptional customer service

Why choose the RAC for a coil spring replacement?

At the RAC, we've got over 125 years' experience helping UK drivers. We have the skills and knowledge to keep your vehicle running. We'll give you results you can rely on at a price you can afford.

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Book a coil spring replacement

Coil springs make sure every ride is a smooth one by supporting the vehicle’s weight, absorbing road shocks, and maintain ride height. So, when you need to, make sure you get them fixed at an RAC Approved Garage.

Any work done will meet the high standards set by the RAC.
We’re friendly, straightforward and jargon-free
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Book a diagnostic

A mechanic will check your car for faults and talk you through any repairs you might need. There are various ways to check for faults, which could include a physical examination or plugging in to check your car’s onboard engine management system.

We’ll look for any mechanical or electrical problems. If we need to, we’ll also check your car’s onboard engine management system. Depending on your car and issue, this will usually include: – Engine – Power steering – Brakes – Transmission – Exhaust system – Fuel injection system – Cooling system and air flow – Sensors

And it’s not just coil spring replacements that we do for MINI

RAC Approved Garages offer MOTs and services. Our professional mechanics have the expertise and experience to make sure your vehicle is operating safely and efficiently – results you can rely on at a price you can afford.

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Try one of our RAC Approved Garages

Car M.D. (Mossley) LTD

4.8/5

Car M.D. (Mossley) LTD in Mossley.
Car M.D (Mossley) Ltd, Mossley, OL59BG

Cawte And Elms Autocentre

5.0/5

Cawte and Elms Autocentre is a long established family run business who have been trading in Gosport for over 50 years. We also trade from Gosport Tyre and Exhaust Centre, Mumby Road, Gosport [PO12 1AJ]Fastway Autocentre, West Street, Fareham [PO16 0HF]P&B Autocentre, Budds Lane, Romsey [SO51 0HA]All locations work on all aspects of mechanical repairs relating to Cars and light commercial vehicles, Including in house tyre fitting. We endeavour to work with each individual customer, to ensure we manage every step of the process enabling you to be in control to achieve complete customer satisfaction. Our managers are the single point of contact for every customer. They ensure our customers are briefed on the work required and also they understand the cost of the work being carried out and the timescales to complete. Each manager is backed up with a team of MOT Testers and Technicians who all work together with the common aim of looking after the customer.
3-7 Cambridge Road, Gosport, PO123ED

Budget Tyres & Motors LTD

4.5/5

Ealing Tyres Servicing & MOT provides extensive automotive parts repairs including tyres, brakes, exhausts, MOT testing, car servicing and air conditioning recharge. We're open 7-days-a-week from 8.30am to 7pm Monday to Saturday and 10 to 5pm on Sundays. We're the leading fast-fit supplier of tyres in the area and carry stocks of over 999+ products from leading manufacturers including Pirelli, Goodyear, Michelin, Continental and Dunlop. With over 9 Centres in the Greater London you're never far from a ETS where our teams can help you get back on the road.
2 Eccleston, West Ealing, Ealing, W130RL

Central Motor Services Limited

4.4/5

Central Motor Services are an independent garage based in Hucknall, Nottingham. We pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service and have built a great working relationship with our customer base over the years. We offer servicing, general repairs and MOT's for all makes of cars, vans and motorhomes. We have the latest diagnostics machine and are a trusted Terraclean service centre. We are part of the RMI Trust My Garage Scheme and have some lovely customer reviews to back us up. We offer discounts to Blue Light Card Holders & Defence Discount Services here at CMS.
Unit 2 Ben Arran House, Wigwam Lane, Hucknall, NG157SZ

Triad Of Newport

5.0/5

At Triad our aim is to supply the quality cars at competative prices.All our cars are prepared in our own workshops that carry out servicing, Mot's, Aircon regas,Diagnosis using the latest equipment.Customer satisfaction is our main goal whether you are buying a car or just having a service/MOT. No gimmicks to get you through the door just good old fashioned service." We are a RAC approved workshop and used car sales.
Triad Of Newport, 104 Main Road, Newport, HU15 2RG

Frequently asked questions about coil spring replacement

No, it’s unsafe to drive with a broken coil spring. It can cause poor handling, uneven tyre wear, and safety risks. It’s best to replace a broken spring as soon as possible.

You can, but it's tricky and best done by a professional to avoid further damage or safety issues.

Replacing coil springs usually takes about one to two hours per spring, depending on your vehicle.

Yes, replacing coil springs in pairs (both front or both rear) is recommended for balanced handling and ride quality.

Ignoring a damaged coil spring can lead to poor handling, increased tyre wear, and dangerous driving conditions. You should fix this as soon as possible.

Coil springs can break due to metal fatigue, corrosion, or hitting potholes and curbs. Regular checks can help catch problems early.

Yes, damaged or worn coil springs can affect your car's alignment. It's important to get your alignment checked after replacing coil springs to ensure even tyre wear and proper handling.