Steering and suspension - customer brochure 2023

Steering, suspension and linkages

Unlimited Mileage Warranty *

And more.

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The biggest brands and the biggest steering and suspension range, now with industry-leading “unlimited mileage warranty”. We have always been confident in our steering and suspension products and offer great warranties to support them. Whether it’s our own exclusive range of products, or from our many trusted suppliers.

But how do we make it better? For 2023 we want to give our customers an extra level of confidence, and we will achieve this by offering an industry leading unlimited mileage warranty.

What does that mean for you?

What does our unlimited mileage warranty mean? Unlimited mileage warranty stands alongside the manufacturer’s warranty, for example, if our Starline warranty is 4 years, the unlimited mileage warranty will last for the duration of 4 years or whichever comes first in a claim.

Trusted products, now become even better for you and your customers, meaning you can offer your customers great products and peace of mind once fitted.

Unlimited Mileage Warranty *

The largest branch network and coverage

Spanning the UK and Ireland, our branch network has the range you require and the depth of stock on hand to ensure you have the product you need, when you need it. Whether an aftermarket or original equipment product is required, we have you covered with the support of many leading brands.

Give your local branch a call, who will be happy to discuss the options that are available for you – same day.

* Our steering and suspension warranty is no quibble. It does not include off road use (4x4 days, track days). It does not cover alterations of the manufacturers specifications.

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4 Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty *

Aftermarket

Shock absorbers and coil springs

This range of quality shock absorbers are manufactured using the latest technology complying with prescribed OE specifications. The emphasis is placed on maximum safety – greater stability while ensuring better vehicle handling. This offer also includes complete assembled kits for selected vehicles allowing quick and easy replacement of all shock absorber components.

4 Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty *

Complete coil and suspension strut No other major manufacturer has a complete strut on the market This ready to fit coil strut assembly has newly been introduced to the Starline range. The complete coil strut comes ready assembled with shock, coil and top strut mounting including bearings. Saving ever increasing labour costs and workshop time. The complete strut can be changed with limited tools and time. NEW

How does this new range help a workshop? • There is no need to use a spring compressor

• There is no need to worry about damaged top mount bearings, when or after changing the spring • There is no need to worry about a worn shock absorber failing quickly after changing the coil spring.

Starline has a wide range of linkage components under the Starline brand including ball joints, tie rod ends, suspension arms, stabiliser links, bushes, tie rods, wishbones and also a growing range of subframes, radius arms, rear axles and stabiliser link repair kits Our linkage range consists of over 3,500 parts High quality aftermarket product, tested to meet the highest standards. Starline linkages

4 Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty *

Workshop benefits • An extensive portfolio of trusted products spanning over many categories • Excellent availability • Aftermarket brand, 98% market coverage • Consumer confidence, by driving down our returns rate through continuous improvement • Always affordable professional quality • Exclusive to LKQ Euro Car Parts • 4 years warranty and unlimited mileage.

* Our steering and suspension warranty is no quibble. It does not include off road use (4x4 days, track days). It does not cover alterations of the manufacturers specifications.

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2 Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty *

Original Equipment

Why SACHS? SACHS car shock absorbers are of the highest quality, which is one reason why numerous well-known automotive manufacturers fit them as standard in new vehicles. Every year, over 10 million new cars roll off the assembly line fitted with SACHS auto shocks.

SACHS offer the world’s largest range of coil springs, featuring more than 10,000 applications covering the majority of European and Asian vehicles on the road today. All springs are corrosion resistant through the use of Zinc Phosphating, adding an additional layer of protection between the paint and the spring. Sachs produces all springs from parallel steel ‘spring wire’, with a consistent wire diameter throughout the length of the spring.

Equally, SACHS applies its OE expertise to spare parts production, so its aftermarket shock absorbers are always state-of-the-art, which means a safer, more comfortable and contemporary drive. No matter what challenges the road presents, the chassis performance and dynamics SACHS aftermarket shocks provide ensure perfect road grip and cornering. SACHS has a car shock absorber for every requirement, e.g. monotube and twin-tube dampers, suspension struts, spring carriers (shock absorbers with spring plate) and suspension cylinders (auto shocks with hydraulic levelling system).

• Exceptional matching OE quality, optimised reliability, with a long service life • Premium quality parts manufactured from high-quality materials • State-of-the-art technology and processes.

• SACHS offers an extensive high-quality range of products for the European and Asian vehicle markets, including suspension springs and other complementary products for passenger cars for all needs • Number one for European parc coverage • 10 million new cars each year roll off assembly lines with SACHS fitted as standard • Leading developer of Continuous Damping Control (CDC) shocks which have additional electronic functions • Sachs are part of the ZF group – one of the largest OE suppliers.

* Our steering and suspension warranty is no quibble. It does not include off road use (4x4 days, track days). It does not cover alterations of the manufacturers specifications.

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5 Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty *

Original Equipment

Why Monroe? Monroe is one of the global automotive industry’s best known and most trusted brands, delivering innovative original equipment and replacement ride control solutions – including shock absorbers, struts, and steering and suspension components. This heritage, with more than 100 years of delivering leading-edge products for passenger cars, light trucks, SUVs, buses, vans, severe service applications and commercial vehicles, has made Monroe a leading brand among vehicle manufacturers, service professionals and consumers worldwide.

• 1 in 5 new passenger vehicles are factory-equipped with Monroe technology • More than 8.5 million shock absorbers are produced each month for both OE and Aftermarket • Every day, 800 million kilometres are driven on Monroe shocks • Exclusive cyclical salt spray corrosion tested • Bi frequency and fatigue tested for durability with 67,000+ hours invested annually • Application-specific, OE-style quality and performance • 100% on-vehicle tested and fit-checked to ensure OE-style fit.

2 Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty *

Original Equipment

Why BILSTEIN? Partner to the automotive industry

The technical knowledge conveyed over 140 years is the basis of BILSTEIN’s success. BILSTEIN is only too pleased to pass on its know-how as a leading suspension experts to smaller auto businesses. What began as a family company in 1873 has been structured as a group since 1988 and as a 100% thyssenkrupp subsidiary since 2005 with the corresponding economies of scale to open up international markets with BILSTEIN products so that more and more drivers all over the world can convince themselves of the benefits of shock absorbers and suspensions in BILSTEIN quality in future. • BILSTEIN develops innovative state-of-the-art shock absorber technologies for original equipment on a par with global premium car manufacturers • The company is also traditionally at home in international motorsport. Numerous racing victories in both popular and top-level sport around the globe speak for performance made by BILSTEIN • OE development in motorsport directly benefit the aftermarket • BILSTEIN offers a wide range of OE-quality products for OE replacement • BILSTEIN produce around 13 million shock absorbers every year • Made in Germany.

Uncompromising quality and top performance are the goal of every BILSTEIN application.

* Our steering and suspension warranty is no quibble. It does not include off road use (4x4 days, track days). It does not cover alterations of the manufacturers specifications.

Top strut mounting Top mountings are a hidden suspension component, but are just as vital as shock absorbers and coil springs. Many top mountings have a bearing which the suspension assembly pivots on they also help absorb road vibrations being transmitted through steering components to the driver thus giving a quieter drive free from vibrations caused by uneven road surfaces and potholes. Steering

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4 Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty *

Aftermarket

All Starline products are manufactured by renowned suppliers who have substantial knowledge and experience working with these selected products groups meaning you get a trusted “automotive solution” every time. • Competitively priced for the trade • Professional quality and fit • Tested to a high standard • Large number of products come with bearings.

Corteco is one of the leading suppliers of components for the independent automotive aftermarket. As a member of the global Freudenberg Group, we supply over 26,000 products in OEM quality. Independent garages trust in Corteco spare parts and therefore benefit from the original quality made by Freudenberg. Corteco has manufacturing plants/ distribution centres in over 15 different countries. • Leading OE • OEM quality and performance • A range covering the majority of European vehicles • Strut mounts include ball bearing. Original Equipment

1 Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty *

1 Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty *

Original Equipment

NTN-SNR is one of the world’s leading designers, developers, and manufacturers of bearings, linear modules, constant velocity joints, encoders, tensioners, vehicle spare parts, maintenance products, and servicing solutions. • Quality and performance • Original quality products • A range covering the majority of European vehicles • Complete kits, with all the elements for a complete repair • A strut mount with high-quality rubber and metal inserts.

* Our steering and suspension warranty is no quibble. It does not include off road use (4x4 days, track days). It does not cover alterations of the manufacturers specifications.

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3 Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty *

Premium Aftermarket

Why OPTIMAL? For 30 years the OPTIMAL brand has gained a reputation for high quality engineering. The parts are manufactured in line with OE methods, using quality materials and equipment. OPTIMAL Automotive GmbH guarantees excellent quality for you by carrying out regular inspections throughout the entire manufacturing process.

Why OPTIMAL is unique​ OPTIMAL parts are OEM quality made from cast steel, sheet steel and aluminum lightweight materials with environmentally friendly e-coating which provides highly effective protection against corrosion, chemicals, impacts, scratches and bending. The ball joints are life-lubricated with semi-synthetic grease which reduces stick-slip, minimises starting and running moments and offers high corrosion protection. OPTIMAL has the widest range of TÜV-SUD tested steering and suspension parts. Why OPTIMAL steering and suspension​ • Manufactured to exacting standards using the same processes to those used for OE components​ • Tested to withstand temperatures of 120°C to -40°C​ • Salt spray testing for 1,000 hours​ • Over 1,000 steering and suspension products certified byTÜV SÜD • The range offers parts suitable for hybrid and electric vehicles. This is why our steering and suspension parts are so reliable. The majority of these items are put through special tests, certified and approved byTÜV SÜD. So that we can keep up with today’s demands for the newest generation of parts, we are constantly expanding and continuing this process.

Get ready for electric​ Electric and Hybrid vehicles are generally much heavier than ICE vehicles due to the​battery weight and, as such, will require stronger, more durable parts. OPTIMAL offer more than 900 parts suitable for over 200 Electric and Hybrid Vehicles.​

* Our steering and suspension warranty is no quibble. It does not include off road use (4x4 days, track days). It does not cover alterations of the manufacturers specifications.

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2 Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty *

Original Equipment

Why TRW/Lemforder? With a wide and varied product range, TRW/ Lemforder cover a huge selection of requirements, which is why they are your one-stop solution for OE products in the aftermarket. Manufacturing all sorts of linkage products fromTie rod ends to control arms and ball joints, TRW/Lemforder have developed forged aluminium, forged steel, nodular cast iron and stamped steel to give our customers lightweight parts for efficient and flexible performance.

Products in the portfolio include: • Front and rear tie links – offering better straight-line stability • Centre links – ensuring an efficient, straightforward connection with the idler arm • Idler arm – providing pivoting support for the steering linkage • Pitman arm – converting the angular motion of the sector shaft to linear motion • Wish bones, ball joints, anti roll bars, bushes and track control arms all form part of the range.

Why choose TRM/Lemforder: • Premium brand of linkages, TRW and Lemforder are both from the ZF Group​ • Circa 1900 SKUs for Lemforder and 600 for TRW​ • Both these brands cover off linkage parts​ • TRW/Lemforder are OEM on the majority of vehicle manufacturers​ • Excellent car parc coverage up to 97%​ • Some linkage parts are made from aluminium to keep down the weight of the vehicle – These parts will be specified from vehicle manufacturer​ • Aluminium parts are more durable in adverse conditions (Cold weather, potholes etc)​ • EV applications, these are more hard wearing to cope with weight (Upgraded bushes / Better ride through treated bushes to give better damping effect).

* Our Steering and Suspension warranty is no quibble. It does not include off road use (4x4 days, track days). It does not cover alterations of the manufacturers specifications.

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