Could my Sorento be sitting lower than before?

I just bought a used 2008 Kia Sorento. Garage arranged for NCT etc. New rear shocks were done. Now the Sorento seems lower, not as much clearance from tyre to wheel arch. What could it be?

Sarah Johnston (Fethard)

Mar 2016 Filed under: NCT

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Expert answer

Hi Sarah,

Is this just a feeling or have you any proof, perhaps images of the car beforehand? It's possible, but highly unlikely, that the wrong shocks were fitted, reducing the height. If there has been a change in the height we'd suspect that something wrong may have been done in reassembling the suspension. Either way, you need to talk to the garage about this as soon as possible. 

Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor
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