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Service, Repairs & MOT

Power steering repair for your Alfa Romeo

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 power steering repair?

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 power steering repair

Power steering issues can make driving difficult and unsafe, causing stiffness or excessive play in the steering wheel, so it’s important that when you need to, you get it checked out. A mechanic will look to diagnose and fix things like leaks, worn components, or pump failures.

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 power steering repairs that we can do for your Alfa Romeo

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

Performance 3000 RAC Yeovil

4.8/5

Performance 3000 are the RAC approved garage for Yeovil and the surrounding areas in Somerset. • We use Bosch KTS (some of the most advanced equipment in the world) as our primary source of diagnostic equipment. • We only fit genuine Bosch or original specification equipment • We work to approved and audited codes of practice • Our Code of Practice is approved by the Trading Standards Institute • Our technicians are comprehensively trained by Bosch • We only ever carry out work with your permission • We provide a quotation before we start any work • We keep your old parts so that you can see that the work was necessary • We use industry approved times when calculating how much labour to charge so that you know the price you pay is fair • Our technicians are comprehensively trained and document every procedure. • We are able to assist with the collection and return of vehicles, wherever possible We offer services which other garages and main dealers are unable to: • Our in-house rolling road enables us to diagnose and test vehicles in our workshop just as if they were driving along a road • We hand-make stainless steel exhaust systems on your car whilst you wait • Our in-house machine shop allows us to fabricate various items on-site
40 Buckland Road, Pen Mill Trading Estate, Yeovil, BA21 5HA

A30 Auto Service Centre

4.7/5

RAC Approved Car and Van specialist Service Centre with over 75 years of experience, We also offer MOT, Servicing, and light repair for all other vehicle types. Our highly skilled technicians are dedicated to ensuring your vehicle is running smoothly and efficiently. Contact us today to schedule your appointment and experience the best in automotive care. SERVING ALL AREAS OF CORNWALL INCLUDING ST AUSTELL, BODMIN, WADEBRIDGE, TRURO & VICTORIA CONTACT US TODAY TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT AND EXPERIENCE THE A30 AUTO SERVICE CENTRE DIFFERENCE.
Unit 4B Victoria Industrial Estate, Victoria, St Austell, PL268LX

Vehicle Solutions Sheffield Ltd

4.5/5

ONE OF A KIND SERVICE AND REPAIR GARAGE IN SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE WE ARE A LOCAL GARAGE FOR LOCAL PEOPLE ACROSS SHEFFIELD Vehicle Solutions Sheffield LTD can provide a range of services including MOT tests, servicing and repairs which are offered at a competitive price. Our customers time is important to us and that's why we aim to work in a timely manner to get you back on the road as soon as possible. We aim to provide great prices for our work that won’t break your bank balance.
Jubilee House, Claywheels Lane, Sheffield, S61LZ

Shirley Car Care Centre Ltd

4.6/5

Based in Shirley, we are a family run company and give 100% customer satisfaction for all your vehicle needs. We specialise is Clutches, Semi-automatic gearboxes, Servicing, Mots, Welding, Air conditioning, Vehicle diagnostics and much more. Find us on Facebook for reviews and don't forget to like our page!
1 Vincents Grove, Southampton, SO155HW

Cartech North Shields

4.5/5

If you're looking for car servicing and repairs in the north east come to the experts here at Cartech. With over 29 years of experience within the auto trade, you can count on us for assistance with almost anything car related. Cartech has been open for over 12 years and our wide range of garage services include: - MOTs - Auto Electrics - Car Servicing - Vehicle Repairs - Brakes - Diagnostics - Tyres - Clutches - Air con -Carbon cleaning -DPF regenerating -Forte AC power cleaning
21C Oak Road, West Chirton Ind Estate, North Shields, NE298SF

Frequently asked questions about power steering repair

Power steering makes it easier to turn the wheel, especially when driving slowly or parking.

Yes, but it's tough. Steering becomes much harder, especially at low speeds, making driving less safe.

You'll notice stiff steering, squealing noises, slow response, or even steering failure, which can be dangerous.

Look out for stiff steering, strange noises, delayed response, fluid leaks, or a power steering warning light on the dashboard.

Power steering needs less effort to turn the wheel, making for a smoother, easier driving experience.

The pump in a hydraulic power steering system pressurises the fluid, helping you steer with less effort.

You can, but it’s not a good idea. Steering will be much harder, making driving unsafe, especially when parking or at low speeds.

Common causes include fluid leaks, worn pumps, damaged belts, and electrical issues.