Octavia rear springs

A question about : Octavia rear springs

Hi all,

I'd be grateful for advice on the following no doubt simple questions.

I have a 2005 Octavia with one broken rear suspension spring. My questions are:

1) Should I replace both springs, or is it reasonable to just replace the broken one? I plan to keep running the car for a few years yet if this makes a difference.

2) Will the wheel alignment need checking/adjusting after the repair?

Thanks.

Best answers:

• Replace both, as the other spring although ok will have altered properties over 10 years. If you leave the old one in situ then the car may sit lower one side than the other, and have odd characteristics from the rear handling.
  Alignment should be ok to leave as is since none of the parts associated with the rear alignment are removed to fit the springs.
• If you live within easy distance of Stoke-on-Trent and are looking for an independent to do the job I can recommend my son's place.
  Just do a search for "BVR Automotive".
• The car is ten years old and may have had multiple changes of springs, or none at all, but the original pair weren't a particular similar pair anyway. Change one as there is no labour saving in getting the pair done and if you haven't noticed a different ride height, the other side might last another 10 days or 10 years.
• Thanks for the helpful replies. Think I'll just get one replaced and save myself some cash then .