Vehicle maintenance is an important budget, and although we all know it is necessary, we are rarely happy to waste hundreds of euros to change worn parts. The shock absorbers of a motor vehicle are one of them. And we’re going to help you in this article to identify what price to change the shock absorbers of a Hyundai Veloster? For this, first, we’re going to try to explain to you on the best time to replace them, then, how much it costs to change the shock absorbers of its Hyundai Veloster, and at last, how to replace them.
When to replace the shock absorbers of its Hyundai Veloster?
Before giving you the price of a shock absorber on a Hyundai Veloster , we will fairly quickly describe you the best time to replace them. It is important to know that shock absorbers are wearing parts, and based on your use of your car, they will wear out more or less fairly quickly. Most of the time, it is estimated that the shock absorbers of a Hyundai Veloster have a range of 80, 000km. Nevertheless, some issues might bring about you to replace them earlier. If you want more precise information on the ideal time to produce this service, we have made a specific article to explain when to change the shock absorbers of a Hyundai Veloster, do not think twice to consult it.
What is the price to replace the shock absorbers of your Hyundai Veloster?
In this second part we will finally treat the point that certainly attracts you to this article, what is the price to replace the shock absorbers of a Hyundai Veloster? It is important to know that the budget for the replacement of shock absorbers can vary enormously. Indeed, there is a huge amount of garages that apply different labour prices, and, that will take more or less time to carry out this maintenance act. Additionally, there is a huge range of branded and generic parts on offer, and prices vary enormously as well. Finally, the series, of your Hyundai Veloster, can vary on the quality of the original shock absorbers you have on your motor vehicle, indeed, the sports models are furnished with stronger shock absorbers for a better grip which cost more at the purchase. Nevertheless, we will try to give you an idea of the budget needed to change the shock absorbers of your Hyundai Veloster . We consider that for an entry-level motor vehicle the price of parts plus labor will be around 450-600 euros , for a more high-end series or a newer Hyundai Veloster, you will have to consider a budget close to 1000 euros . Finally, for a Hyundai Veloster sport or top of the range, the quality suspensions will cost more and it is possible that the price of their replacement will reach 1500 euros .
How to replace the shock absorbers of a Hyundai Veloster?
To finish our article, we will fairly quickly explain how to replace the shock absorbers on a Hyundai Veloster, it will allow you to understand why the budget to change them is so important. This intervention can be dangerous due to the shock absorber springs, it should not be done unless you have the equipment and the knowledge. Nevertheless, here are the main steps of the intervention:
- Putting your car on stands or a deck…
- Remove the wheels required to access the shock absorbers.
- Remove the shock absorber head from the hood.
- Use the two screws supplied for this purpose to uncouple the bottom of the shock absorber from your stabilizer bar.
- Pull the strut out.
- Use the suspension compressor to push in your spring and then release it again.
- Change it with the new shock absorber
- Re-mount the entire assembly thinking of changing the suspension stop which is strongly affected by road vibrations
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If perhaps you have any further questions about the Hyundai Veloster, do not hesitate to consult our Hyundai Veloster category.
