AN expert car mechanic has warned drivers about a popular motor modification that could damage your vehicle and lead to a huge repair bill.In a recent clip, he says motorists should think twice about lowering the suspension of their vehicle.
Scotty said: "Today I'm going to tell you why you don't want to use cheap suspension parts on your car or do wacky suspension mods that make your car too low.MOD SQUADDrivers often like to lower their car’s suspension to give it a sleeker appearance, slightly improve performance and better fuel economy.In some extreme cases, as the vehicle has less ground clearance it could cause the car to “bottom out,” where the car is beached on an uneven surface.
He said: "Realise that your car was designed by an engineer to ride correctly. you change the spring rates, put in a different type of bushing, you're going to adversely affect the handling and especially how the car rides. "But if you insist on doing crazy modifications, at least take it to a good front and alignment shop and have it aligned correctly so it goes down the road straight and it's safer than simply bolting things on and driving around.”to lower the suspension of a vehicle, but it must not affect the way it handles or alter the headlight aim as this could dazzle any oncoming road user.company, who may have their own rules and regulations on whether a car can be lowered, and if so, by how much.
Any driver not informing their insurer about a modification made may run the risk of voiding their policy.