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The Ford Transit and Transit Custom have become synonymous with practicality, comfort & no-nonsense performance. It has become a staple LGV on roads globally, with almost 1 million Transits being on the UK roads alone.Despite the Transit being a dependable vehicle, a common area of failure can be found at the rear drop link bushes, where prematurely worn OEM bushes are notoriously responsible for MOT failure.Worn drop link bushes cause unpredictable and unstable handling, along with sending …

The cross-platform Toyota GT86 / Subaru BRZ / Scion FRS has been around for a while now, nearly 10 years in fact, and with depreciation setting in, there are some real bargains to be had.And why wouldn’t you, the simple recipe of front engine and rear-wheel drive, makes driving either a very enjoyable analogue experience with pinpoint handling and a lightweight feel.At the heart of their agility is of course the car’s suspension, but factors such as age and fun induced strain, result in the OEM …

Despite being the baby of the Renault family, the Twingo II RS is still very much deserving of the Renault Sport badge, offering a revvy 4-pot engine and peachy chassis, for a considerably low price tag.Buying a pocket-rocket, for pocket money is bound to come with its gripes, however, one being worn suspension, with bush degradation and failure a common issue.Beyond failure, the mechanical properties of the OEM rubber bushes mean that a drop in stiffness occurs as the rubber degrades over time. …

Ford‘s latest MK8 Fiesta ST had a tough act to follow when taking over from the much loved MK7 ST but by combining some of the brilliant lairiness of the MK7, with a tad more maturity and sophistication, Ford has created a premium product for the masses, appealing to a wider demographic.After the successful release of PFF19-2222 Lower Torque Mount for the MK8 ST, we received a number of enquiries for more bushes and more inserts, and so we have duly obliged with the release of a range of new sus …

Since its introduction in 2013, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has proven very popular in the UK. With the combination of its SUV practicality and cost benefits of being a low emission vehicle, it’s no surprise that at one point it accounted for 50% of all EV (Electric Vehicle) and PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle) car sales in the UK.Popularity aside, a common issue that is shared with many Outlander PHEV owners is the failing of the rear motor mount, with some reports of the bush failing after a me …