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Shock Absorbers

Finding parts that fit your vehicle.

Find Shock Absorbers for your vehicle

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  • ✓ Free delivery on orders over £40
  • ✓ UK stock, dispatched from Northampton
  • ✓ Filtered to your specific vehicle from DVLA data
Top brands in Shock Absorbers
Apec Red Borg & Beck Febi

About Shock Absorbers

Town Parts stocks a wide range of shock absorbers from established manufacturers includingApec Red, Borg & Beck and Febi. Enter your registration above and we'll narrow the list to shock absorbers that match your vehicle in the TecDoc catalogue. We always recommend confirming the part dimensions against your existing component before fitting, as specifications can vary between trim levels and engine variants.

All stock dispatches from our Northampton warehouse with free standard delivery on orders over £40 to most UK mainland locations. Browse the full shock absorbers catalogue below, or use the registration lookup to filter to parts matched to your vehicle.

Frequently asked

How do I know a part will fit my car?

Enter your registration above and we cross-check against the TecDoc catalogue to narrow the list to shock absorbers listed against your vehicle. Specifications can still vary between trim levels and engine variants, so we recommend confirming the part dimensions against your existing component before fitting.

What brands do you stock?

We stock established manufacturer brands sourced through trade channels. The brand row at the bottom of this page shows which manufacturers we carry for shock absorbers. We don't sell unbranded parts.

How quickly will my order arrive?

Most orders dispatch from our Northampton warehouse within 1–2 working days. Free standard delivery on orders over £40 to most UK mainland locations.

What if the part doesn't fit?

Please check our returns policy for the current terms. If you're unsure about fitment for your specific vehicle variant, please contact our team before ordering using the details at the bottom of the site.

Can I check fitment before ordering?

Yes — every product page shows whether the part is listed against your selected vehicle. Where multiple sizes exist for the same vehicle, the dimensions are shown so you can compare against your existing part. If you're unsure, contact our team for help confirming the right option.

Brands for Shock Absorbers

We stock shock absorbers from these manufacturers — each linked to a dedicated brand page with the full range:

Apec Red Apec Red Borg & Beck Borg & Beck Febi Febi

About Shock Absorbers

Our shock absorbers range is built from established UK suppliers and trusted aftermarket brands. Each product is mapped against OE/OEM references and TecDoc ktype data so the reg-lookup above filters to only the parts that fit your specific make, model, engine and trim.

Enter your registration to see exact-fit options — or browse by brand using the tiles above. The full catalogue covers most major makes and models on UK roads, with same-business-day dispatch on stock items ordered before 2pm.

When to replace suspension components

Shock absorbers, springs, top mounts, anti-roll bar links and bushings wear gradually over years and miles — the decline is invisible day to day but compounds into worse ride quality, faster tyre wear and longer stopping distances. UK MOT testers fail vehicles with leaking dampers, worn ball joints or excessive play.

Common signs of suspension wear

  • Bouncing over bumps that the suspension used to absorb cleanly.
  • Knocking or clunking from a corner over uneven surfaces — usually a worn drop link or top mount.
  • Tyres wearing unevenly on the inside or outside edge.
  • Steering pulling to one side on a flat road.
  • The nose dives heavily under braking — front shocks losing damping.

Replace in pairs

Always replace suspension components in axle pairs (both fronts or both rears) — fitting a fresh shock absorber on one side and leaving a worn unit on the other creates handling imbalances that can be worse than the original wear.

Why buy from Town Parts

  • Reg-lookup fitment — see only the parts mapped to your specific vehicle.
  • UK warehouses — most stock items dispatch same business day on orders before 2pm.
  • Established brands — the brand tiles above are the full list available in this category.
  • Standard returns — handled per our returns policy linked in the footer.