Midland Road Springs

Leaf spring supply, fitting and repair from Sutton Coldfield

Midland Road Springs is an independent, family-run business based at Unit 14 Rye Farm on Ryefield Lane in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham. It describes itself as specialising in supplying, installing and repairing new and reconditioned leaf springs, and states that its team has more than 30 years of industry experience. The company presents itself as a source for both sourcing new springs and diagnosing faults in a vehicle's existing suspension system.

Light and heavy commercial ranges

The catalogue is divided into two main lines, light commercial and heavy commercial leaf springs, and the company says it holds a wide stock of both to cover trucks, vans, lorries and other vehicles. The site's make selector lists a broad set of manufacturers:

• Light commercial: Citroen, Fiat, Ford, Hyundai, Isuzu, Iveco, Jeep, Mercedes, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Peugeot, Renault, Talbot, Toyota, Vauxhall and Volkswagen.
• Heavy commercial: DAF, HINO, Iveco Heavy, MAN, SCANIA and Volvo.

Some springs are sold together with shackle pins, U-bolts and bushes, and the company directs buyers to check the product specifications for what each item includes. Where a spring is not listed in the online store, it states that it will source it within 24 hours.

Repair and installation services

Beyond parts supply, the company offers two workshop services. Leaf spring repair is presented as a cost-effective alternative to replacing the suspension system, with the site describing a repair process intended to establish whether that route suits a given vehicle. Installation is handled by what the company calls experienced, qualified fitters, and it states that a fitting can return a vehicle to the road in as little as one hour. The service page indicates that work starts from £150, with the final figure depending on the make, model and condition of the existing suspension.

Ordering, delivery and guarantees

The company advertises savings of up to 60% against main dealer prices. All standard parts carry a 12-month guarantee. Payment is accepted by major credit cards and PayPal, and the company also offers telephone advice on parts, repair and fitting for all makes and models.

Company details

Midland Road Springs Ltd is registered in England, with registered number 6635858 and VAT number 425488630. The business publishes articles on leaf spring topics, including axle wrap and its effect on springs, choosing springs for towing and the influence of leaf springs on ride quality.