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Hi,When I am driving round a corner or a roundabout it fe...


Hi,When I am driving round a corner or a roundabout it feels like my car is sliding, drifting etc. I have had 4 new tyres put on couple of weeks ago. Do you know what the problem could be?It is a Ford Fiesta, Zetec 2017 plate 1.1L...

Hi,When I am driving round a corner or a roundabout it feels like my car is sliding, drifting etc. I have had 4 new tyres put on couple of weeks ago. Do you know what the problem could be?It is a Ford Fiesta, Zetec 2017 plate 1.1L new model.Thanks

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Automotive Expert
Hello! If the car feels like it's sliding then you'll need to check the shocks and the suspension for any play. If the suspension is not good then it will cause the vehicle to roll too much and make the vehicle slide. Also check the tyre tread pattern and type. Different tyres have different grip. If they are a general tire then they will not grip as good as a higher performance tire. This is especially true on wet roads.

Thank you. On my MOT it states I need new rear shock absorbers so that could be the major issue?
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You're welcome. Yes. If the rear shocks are not good then it will cause the back end to sink in a corner and it will make it slide more easily.

Thank you so much! How much does Ford Fiestas shock absorbers usually cost to be done, average?
Automotive Expert
You're very welcome :) An average cost would be around £345.

No problem that’s perfect, thanks! Also, my “OIL CHANGE REQUIRED” notice keeps appearing on my dashboard screen, why is this?
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