Independent Caterham Repair
MAIDSTONE AND KENT

Caterham cars are most commonly recognised for their lightweight design and the thrilling driving experience they offer. Yet, much like any other vehicle, they come complete with their own series of issues that we can fix. 

One issue that is frequently reported to by our customers involves its electrical faults, especially those that involve the dashboard instruments and wiring connections. 

Caterham cars have rather minimalistic construction, and this can make exposed connectors and wiring vulnerable to poor contact or corrosion. Such vulnerabilities can cause intermittent failures in indicators, lights, or ignition systems. 

Another issue that many run into is down to the steering and suspension components, especially in models that are much older or more commonly used on track days. Alignment, worn bushes, and ball joint issues can result in excessive vibration or unpredictable handling. 

You may find that, due to their open-body design, many Caterham models can suffer from water ingress, which results in problems with the interior and electrical systems if not correctly sealed. 

To keep your Caterham running smoothly, its important to make sure it gets regular maintenance checks and repairs. That way, these issues won't develop and worsen into something more costly! 

Caterham's can be quite costly to repair compared to your average road car, yet costs always vary depending on the type of repair needed and whether or not genuine parts were used during the repairs. 

The design is relatively simple and lightweight, meaning there are fewer complexities when it comes to the components, which can often make maintaining it much more affordable. However, bespoke modifications, specialist parts, and upgrades to the performance can add to the overall costs. 

One of the main factors that affects the cost of Caterham repairs is that they are prominently used for spirited driving and track days, which causes even more wear and tear on brakes, suspension, and tyres.