UK Vehicle Symptom Guide
Shaking when braking or at motorway speed should be checked promptly

Car Shaking or Vibrating?

A shake you can feel through the wheel, the seat or the whole car means something is out of balance or failing. When it happens is the key clue โ€” and what it means depends on your specific vehicle.

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When It Shakes Changes Everything

Shaking at idle, shaking at a specific speed, and shaking under braking are three completely different symptoms that point to three different types of fault. Getting the right answer means understanding which one you have โ€” and how your vehicle's age, mileage and service history affect the probability of each cause.

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If the shaking came on suddenly at motorway speed, pull over safely when you can and check your tyres for visible damage. Sudden high-speed vibration can indicate a tyre problem that needs addressing before driving further.

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Idle shaking, speed-specific vibration and braking shudder are all different faults
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The most likely cause depends heavily on your vehicle make, model and mileage
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Costs range from a cheap wheel balance to a significant brake or suspension repair
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Some causes are minor; others affect handling and safety at speed

What's Causing It โ€” Specific To Your Car

The exact cause depends on your make, model, year, mileage and full symptom picture. Your MotorLoom report identifies the most likely faults for your specific vehicle โ€” ranked by probability.

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Common Questions

Depends entirely on the cause and severity. Some causes are safe short-term; others affect handling. Your report includes a specific urgency rating for your vehicle and symptoms.
Speed-specific vibration is a useful diagnostic clue. Your personalised report uses this alongside your vehicle details to identify the most likely cause and what it will cost to fix.
Depending on the cause, yes. Your report includes a full MOT risk assessment covering what the tester will be looking for on your specific vehicle.
It varies hugely by cause and vehicle. Your report gives you a realistic UK cost breakdown so you're not going to a garage blind.

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