Cheap Vauxhall Adam Shock Absorber
Compare prices on a used Vauxhall Adam shock absorber from UK breakers. Free part request, no obligation.
Enter your registration or select your vehicle
Find the right part faster and get quotes direct from UK breakers - free, and no obligation.
What to check when buying a used Vauxhall Adam shock absorber
A used shock absorber that fits one vehicle won't always fit another - even within the same model range. These questions help breakers match stock to your exact vehicle before they quote:
- State whether it's front or rear
Other used Vauxhall Adam parts
- Used Vauxhall Adam Front Cross Member
- Used Vauxhall Adam Brake
- Used Vauxhall Adam Steering Rack
- Used Vauxhall Adam Wishbone
- Used Vauxhall Adam Seat Belt
- Used Vauxhall Adam Battery
- Used Vauxhall Adam Quarter Panel
- Used Vauxhall Adam Rear Cross Member
- Used Vauxhall Adam Rear Light
- Used Vauxhall Adam Alternator
- Used Vauxhall Adam Door Handle
- Used Vauxhall Adam Differential
Used shock absorber for other Vauxhall models
Fitment questions
What years does the Vauxhall Adam cover, and are all shock absorbers the same across the range?
The Vauxhall Adam was produced as a single generation from 2013 to 2019, with no major structural facelift that split the platform into distinct sub-generations. In principle, shock absorbers from anywhere within that 2013–2019 window should be from the same basic platform, but spring and damper rate variants can exist depending on engine size and suspension tuning, so confirm the exact spec with the breaker against your registration to be sure.
Will a shock absorber from a 2015 Adam fit my 2018 Adam?
Both the 2015 and 2018 Adam sit within the same single 2013–2019 generation, so structurally they share the same platform. That said, whether a specific used shock absorber crosses cleanly between those years can depend on damper rate variants or any running production changes, so check with the breaker using both registration numbers before buying.
Does engine size matter when buying a shock absorber for a Vauxhall Adam?
Larger or more powerful engines can influence suspension tuning, and the Adam was offered with a range of engines from the 1.0 turbo through to the 1.4, so it is worth telling the breaker your exact engine size when requesting a quote. While the basic strut design is shared across the range, damper rates may differ, so matching engine size gives you the best chance of a correct fitment.
Does it matter whether my Adam is a Jam, Glam, Slam, or Rocks trim when buying a shock absorber?
Trim level alone — whether Jam, Glam, Slam, or Rocks — does not determine shock absorber fitment, as these are cosmetic and equipment distinctions rather than structural ones. The Rocks trim did feature raised suspension, so if you are sourcing from a Rocks donor or replacing on a Rocks, confirm with the breaker that the part came from the same suspension variant; for all other standard trims, trim name can be ignored when matching the part.
Do I need to tell the breaker which side the shock absorber is from — nearside or offside?
Yes, absolutely — shock absorbers are handed, meaning the nearside (passenger side) and offside (driver side) are not interchangeable. Always specify NS or OS when getting a quote from the breaker, and double-check the part number on the unit they are supplying matches the side you need.
Can I use an Adam shock absorber from a car with sport suspension on my standard Adam?
The Adam did have sport suspension options available, and whether a shock absorber from a sport-suspended car will swap directly onto a standard setup is not something that can be confirmed as fact here. Route this question directly to the breaker, giving them your registration, so they can check the original specification of both the donor car and your vehicle before supplying the part.