Wheel alignment
AED 157.50–315 per vehiclePublished four-wheel alignment planning range including 5% VAT. Measurement and suitable factory adjustments are included in that guide. Damaged parts, seized adjusters and extra calibration are separate.
Mechanics · Al Quoz, Dubai
Car Control Arm Replacement In Dubai
Clunks over bumps, unstable steering or uneven tire wear? We inspect the arms, bushings and joints, then explain whether a bushing repair or a complete arm is needed. Get the affected position and complete cost confirmed before work starts.
Control arm guide AED 420–1,260 per arm
Planning estimate including 5% VAT for one arm and routine fitting. Alignment and extra repairs are separate.
Upper and lower control armsBushing and joint condition checkedAlignment checked after repair
Price the complete job
Control arm replacement price guide
These are planning budgets for the stated work, not fixed Mechanics tariffs. The vehicle, arm position, parts choice and access affect your quote.
One arm and routine fitting
Complete control arm replacement
AED 420–1,260Per arm, including 5% VAT. This is the published budget from our suspension service page. Multiple arms, seized bolts, damaged mounting points and wheel alignment change the total.
Bushing-only replacement
AED 420–1,050 per eligible armIndicative fitted planning allowance including 5% VAT for suitable separately replaceable bushings, routine arm removal/refitting and pressing. Confirm the exact bushing quantity and parts supplied. Alignment is separate. Complex hydraulic bushings or access can cost more; compare the complete fitted arm price before choosing.
Your quote should identify the front or rear axle, left or right side, upper or lower arm, quantity, supplied components, labor, alignment and total including VAT. Start with the advertised free initial inspection. Any charge for extended testing, dismantling or pressing assessment must be agreed before work begins.
Bushing or complete arm
Replace the part that has failed
Replace the worn bushing
This may be suitable when the arm and its mounting bore are undamaged, the joint is serviceable and the correct replacement bushing is available. Pressing direction, depth and orientation must suit that part.
Check the ball joint option
Some designs allow a separate joint repair. Others integrate the joint into the arm. The joint attachment and manufacturer procedure determine the suitable repair.
Fit a complete control arm
Consider this when the arm is bent, cracked or badly corroded, or when replacing separate components is unsuitable. Confirm which bushings, ball joint and hardware are actually supplied with the assembly.
Start with an inspection
Find the source of the knock or steering movement
A control arm locates the wheel as the suspension moves. Bushings allow controlled movement and isolate vibration. Similar symptoms can also come from tires, links, steering joints or brakes.
Knocking over bumps
Check bush separation, joint play and mounting security. Stabilizer links and other suspension parts can also knock.
Pulling or wandering
Check tire pressure and condition, steering components, wheel position and movement under load. Pulling is not proof of a failed arm.
Uneven tire wear
Inspect for mechanical play before adjusting alignment. Geometry adjustments cannot repair a loose joint or torn bushing.
Change after a curb impact
Inspect the arm, wheel, knuckle and mounting points. Replacing an arm alone may not address all impact damage.
Arrange recovery if steering is unstable, a wheel has visibly shifted, or a joint appears loose or damaged. Call before driving. A noise alone cannot establish that the car is safe.
For several suspension concerns, start with our suspension repair service so related faults can be assessed together.
Match the position and specification
The right arm for your car
- Exact position
- Front or rear, left or right, and the specific upper, lower or locating arm.
- Vehicle specification
- VIN, model year, suspension version and any previous modifications.
- Parts choice
- Compare the quoted original-equipment or suitable aftermarket option, its contents and warranty.
- Fitting parts
- Identify required new bolts, nuts and any separate bushings or joints before approval.
A repair includes the final checks
From fitting to wheel alignment
Record the fault
Identify the affected component, check related joints and explain the recommended work and cost.
Fit the matched parts
Use the required hardware and vehicle procedure. A bushing-only job also needs the correct pressing method and orientation.
Set the working position
Where the design requires it, complete rubber-bushing tightening at the specified ride height to avoid twisting the bushing at rest.
Check geometry and operation
Check wheel alignment and adjust where required. Verify secure fitting, clearance and operation before handover.
Alignment is a separate item in the quote. See our wheel alignment service for measurement and adjustment details. Report any remaining knock, pull or unstable feel after the repair.
Example quotations
Compare the complete suspension job
These illustrative totals include 5% VAT and one alignment per vehicle. They are not completed customer jobs or fixed offers. Confirm arm position, quantity, supplied bushings or ball joints and required adjustments in the written quote.
Bushings in one suitable arm
Example total: AED 840. AED 630 for the agreed bushing supply, pressing and routine removal/refitting, plus AED 210 alignment. A complete arm, seized hardware and additional suspension parts are excluded.
One complete arm and alignment
Example total: AED 945. AED 735 for one suitable complete arm and routine fitting, plus AED 210 alignment. The general combined budget is AED 577.50–1,575, before extra work. Confirm the assembly contents.
Two justified arm replacements
Example total: AED 1,680. Two arms at AED 735 each plus one AED 210 alignment. Replace both only when inspection or the vehicle procedure justifies it. Other arms, tires and calibration are separate.
Before you book
Control arm questions answered
Repair decisions depend on the actual suspension and the condition of each component.
Should both control arms be replaced together?
Not automatically. Both sides should be inspected, but one failed arm does not prove that its opposite has failed. Replace additional arms when their condition, the vehicle procedure or the agreed repair justifies it.
Can the bushing be replaced without changing the arm?
Sometimes. The arm must be serviceable, the bushing must be separately replaceable and the correct part and fitting procedure must be available. Compare the complete cost of pressing the bushing with a new arm.
Does a new control arm always include a ball joint?
No. Contents vary by suspension design and supplier. Some assemblies include bushings and a joint, while other parts are supplied separately. The quotation should identify what you are buying.
Will replacing the arm fix uneven tire wear?
It can address a confirmed cause, but existing tire damage will remain. Tires, other worn components and alignment must also be checked. A worn tire may need separate replacement.
How long does control arm replacement take?
A straightforward replacement can take a few hours. Seized hardware, several affected arms, pressing work, parts availability or alignment can extend the visit. We confirm the expected completion time after inspection.
What warranty applies to the arm or bushing repair?
Request the written terms for the supplied part and fitting before approval. Confirm parts and labor coverage, the time or mileage limit, exclusions and the process for reporting a repeat problem. Supplier coverage can vary, and a part warranty does not automatically include alignment, tires or unrelated suspension faults. No blanket warranty period is promised here.
Can I drive with a suspected worn control arm?
That cannot be decided from the sound alone. If steering is unstable, the wheel position has changed or a joint is visibly damaged, stop and arrange recovery. Contact us with the symptoms before traveling.
Get a quote for your car
Get the right arm and a complete quote
Share the vehicle details and when the knock, pull or vibration happens. We will arrange an inspection and explain the parts, fitting and alignment required.
Useful details to send
Make and model · Year · Mileage
Front or rear · Left or right if known
Symptoms · Recent impact or repair
We confirm the appointment and charges before your visit. Ask about pickup or recovery if the car cannot be driven safely.
Al Quoz, DubaiWritten quote before repairParts matched to your vehicle