Ypsilon (14) Rear Suspecnsion Bushes

[TonyR]

Hi,

 

I need a little assistance or guidance on a small problem...

 

Just had my wife's Ypsilon MOT'd for the first time and the mechanic has put a notice on the MOT that the car has worn rear suspension bushes on both sides.  He advises a warranty claim.

 

The car only has 20,000 miles on the clock and has had an easy life so I'm surprised.

 

Now that the Chrysler garage has closed in the North East how do I deal with this?

 

By the way, it's a great little car and I'm keen to keep it, but not if there's a big issue.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Tony

 

 

[Mikey]

Hi Tony,

 

Sounds very odd - especially if it has had an easy life. I am always wary of MOT's as if you take it to someone who also carries out repairs, i.e. a quick fit centre, they often try their luck to get work. When I MOTd  my Ypsilon last August they tried to tell me my pads were down to 3mm and needed changing. I changed just last weekend and there was at least 4mm left on them - I have covered 15,000 miles since the MOT too. We have two Ypsilons, one at 40k miles and the other at close to 30k. Neither have this issue.

 

Jeep dealers will still supply Chrysler parts / service / warranty if required but, if it were me I would check the bushes before getting them replaced. Either go to a garage you trust or even put it through another MOT somewhere else, preferably somewhere that does not do repairs.

 

Please come back and let us know if they really are worn.

 

Mike.

Edited March 7, 2017 by Mikey

[TonyR]

Many thanks Mike.

I'll get a second opinion and report back.

Regards

Tony