Steering, suspension and linkage - internal guide 2023

Steering product overview Integral to its ride, handling and safety, a vehicle's steering and suspension system is an intricate network of linked components. Since this system is also typically one of the first affected when it comes to the ever changing road surfaces, those same parts can be the first to wear out or even fail – accelerating wear and tear on other parts, and compromising the vehicle’s stability, control and ultimately safety. Our linkages range is split between Aftermarket, Premium Aftermarket and OEM, meaning we have a range of product to suite any application and any budget for our customers.

Steering and suspension products take the brunt of what our road networks have to offer, equating to over 19% MOT failures.

4 Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty *

3 Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty *

Premium Aftermarket

Aftermarket

About Starline The Starline brand has been at the forefront of the automotive industry, supplying high quality products at affordable prices for workshops • As well as a comprehensive range of steering linkage parts, Starline also includes a range of 150+ subframes and 100+ axles. The Starline linkage range consists of over 3,500 parts with new parts added continuously, giving coverage to over 98% of the UK car parc with a four year unlimited miles warranty. Starline brand is exclusive to LKQ Euro Car Parts.

About Optimal • For over 30 years, OPTIMAL have gained

a reputation for quality engineered parts with their steering and suspension linkage parts which comply with European and international standards for the aftermarket, i.e. IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 9001:2015. • Over 1,000 parts in the OPTIMAL range have the further quality accreditation TUV underlining their quality credentials. We have over 2,500 OPTIMAL parts in our steering and suspension linkage range. These offer better quality materials than the standard aftermarket brands e.g. high quality grease used in ball joints reduces wear, environmentally friendly E-coating on the arms provide highly effective protection against corrosion, chemicals, impacts, scratches and bending so the parts function longer.

2 Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty *

Original Equipment

About Lemforder / TRW • Lemforder and TRW are the only true OEM brands in the UK • Over 50 vehicle manufacturers use Lemforder parts as OE, 75% of all Aluminium control arms used by EU vehicle manufacturers as OE are supplied by Lemforder • Part of the ZF SACHS Group.

Lemforder and TRW offer the most comprehensive OE quality range of steering and suspension linkage in the UK aftermarket. 2 year warranty, OE manufacturer, 98%market coverage.

* 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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