Your BMW 318 shocks are an important part of your vehicle's suspension system. You will find your 318 shocks mounted near your coil springs, where they serve to dampen the bouncing motion of the springs and smooth your ride. BMW 318 shocks are also referred to as shock absorbers, but this is a bit of a misnomer, as your 318 shocks do not actually absorb road shocks.

Your springs and struts actually take on the brunt of the impact, and your BMW 318 shocks keep your car's body from mimicking the motion of the springs. 318 shocks are designed to expand and collapse against the bounce of your springs, which allows your vehicle body to remain stable while the undercarriage moves up and down.

When your BMW 318 shocks are worn, or "relaxed", they cannot counter the motion of the springs. This not only results in a bumpy ride, it also compromises your handling abilities. Worn 318 shocks pose a hazard to your driving safety, especially when you are cornering or making sudden stops. The additional bouncing your car experiences with relaxed BMW 318 shocks can also cause impact damage to your exhaust system and other undercarriage parts. If you are driving with worn 318 shocks, replace them as soon as possible to avoid further damage. You will find a wide variety of replacement and performance BMW 318 shocks in our extensive online catalogue. Take advantage of our discount prices and your choice of ordering convenience through our secure online server or toll-free customer service number.When you order your new 318 shocks from us, we will ship them right to your door, so you don't have to spend a day at the auto parts store.