‘Simply the best’

‘Good morning, Mr Ostermann. As you know, we had an appointment with Mercedes Raters on Tuesday. Before that, I had checked with the ladies there to see if a Mercedes recall and inspection could be done. They told me that it would be fine. … Late that evening, I went on a test drive with the foreman. After that, I drove to the next parking space and then home on Wednesday.

I want to get rid of this now… the motorhome is now driving, I couldn’t have imagined it in my dream. Absolutely fantastic! No more commuting – a new world opened up!

Many thanks for your top-quality shock absorbers and the service you provided at Raters. My wife is happy too, of course… because her husband was grinning all the way home.’
Rolf H. from Bonn

“Unbelievable – what a difference“

“The dampers and spacers are installed. Unbelievable – what a difference! I’ve already recommended you highly in the 4×4 forum.“
Christian M. from Bad Marienberg

“Unrecognisable“

“I am very satisfied with the delivery. I say bravo: my Hymer ML 580 motorhome is unrecognisable since the replacement of the original shock absorbers with yours. I am very satisfied with the quality of your products.“ Jean-Michel G. from Ambleteuse

“Keep up the good work!“

“I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to Marquart for the excellent advice and support. I would particularly like to emphasise the extraordinary commitment of Mr Neumann. His dedication was remarkable and has left a great impression. Marquart is a top company with first-class products. I can only say: keep up the great work! Thank you very much.“
Ferah Ö. from Hilden 

Mercedes Sprinter Shock Absorbers

“Your shocks are worlds better“

“Yesterday, the shock absorbers you supplied were installed on my vintage Hymer C-Class 580 motorhome, built in 1985 on an MB 309D chassis. To cut a long story short, I am thrilled. It’s a completely different driving experience. The motorhome handles like a car, no more rocking, no more diving under braking, the spongy feeling is gone. Although I had installed new Sachs shock absorbers, yours are worlds better. Thank you very much, a great product. Ideal for the poor road conditions here in Greece.“
Theodoros T. from Thessaloniki

“I am very impressed“

“Yesterday I was able to install the new shock absorbers and also make a small but meaningful test drive. Our Iveco Daily 4×4 VM90 has a loaded weight of 2.5 tonnes on the rear axle and 1.8 tonnes on the front axle, which, when driving with the original shock absorbers, was previously no fun on winding roads and/or potholed roads. On our journey through Albania, the car regularly rocked so much on the roads and tracks that I sometimes had to brake down to 20 km/h. In bends, especially in roundabouts, it tilted so much over the front wheel suspension on the outside that I sometimes only moved at 10-15 km/h.

With the new dampers, that’s a thing of the past. Despite worn torsion bar springs, rubber bushings at the front and leaf springs at the rear, which have seen better days (both of which are replaced in winter), the driving behaviour is significantly improved. Potholes on the dirt roads are simply swallowed up by the dampers. I was very impressed. Next year, with new torsion bar springs, bushings and leaf springs, I expect a further improvement in handling. Thanks at this point for the quick and professional advice.“ Jörg Z. from Horgenzell 

“A completely new driving experience“

“Mercedes Vario 818, 2009 model.
7.20 m long, 3.20 m high, 2.35 m wide, 5.50 t kerb weight.
With the new Marquart shock absorbers, it is a completely new driving experience… like on rails and not like on a fishing boat before.“
Jens G. from Herzgerode 

Mercedes Vario shock absorbers

“The result is impressive!“

“Right from the start, I was annoyed by the dreadful ride comfort of our 2021 Dethleffs XLI, especially the loud rolling noises. Every bump in the road, especially transverse joints, hit the interior so hard that you had the feeling that half the vehicle had collapsed at the back.

After a lot of research and on the recommendation of two friends who have the same vehicle, I decided to install additional air suspension on the tandem rear axle. The result was slightly better at first, but after experimenting with the air pressure, I didn’t notice any significant improvement. Although the vehicle’s suspension was slightly better, the long rear overhang meant that it literally bounced on the rear axle as if you were sitting on a rubber ball. Despite all this, nothing changed, especially on bends. The bumps continued to be so pronounced that you were seriously worried.

So I did some more research and discovered that the tyre pressure recommended by the manufacturer was far too high for my vehicle. After adjusting the pressure to the correct values, I noticed a small, but really only a small improvement. However, the problem with the transverse joints or a patched-up road, as is normal in our areas, remained.

So I did some more research, because that couldn’t be the end result for me. In the course of this, I came across the Marquart company and initially described my problem to them. I found the subsequent consultation to be excellent and extremely detailed.

I finally decided to replace the rear shock absorbers with Marquart shock absorbers. The installation was very easy and I did it myself on a Saturday afternoon.

I then drove extensively over my usual test track and what can I say: the shock absorbers finally do what they are supposed to! The vehicle is kept quiet and the bumps are absorbed cleanly. What’s more, the lateral inclination on roundabouts or in bends has decreased significantly, which also contributes to a much better driving experience.

For me personally, the result is impressive and I am really thrilled. Looking back, I think that I could have saved myself the additional air suspension if I had opted for the Marquart dampers in the first place.

A big compliment to the Marquart company, which not only has a high level of expertise, but also offers a first-class and exceptional service in this day and age and also provides the customer with friendly, respectful advice without giving the customer the feeling that they are being a nuisance. I can recommend the Marquart company without reservation and will certainly call on their expertise again if required. And for anyone who still has doubts, I am happy to provide information. Best regards from Dortmund.“
Martin S. from Dortmund 

Fiat Ducato shock absorber

“An experience of a new kind“

“Hello Mr Wördemann, I’m back from my holiday. A journey full of joy thanks to my new Marquart shock absorbers!!! I am a very conscious and reflective driver. I can hardly put into words what has happened to me thanks to you.

The journey started from Ancona to Rome. I drove up passes on narrow, small roads in poor condition and down again on the other side. Some of the roads were very bumpy, and sometimes the road suddenly dropped off sharply towards the edge of the carriageway. It was a new kind of experience for me. The high stability and smooth ride were new to me.

Off to Greece. We continued through northern Greece, partly on poor country roads up to 1700 metres above sea level and back down to sea level again. Once again, I enjoyed the driving behaviour of my Iveco.

For years I had improved my suspension with stronger spring packs, a 6t stabiliser bar, additional air springs and original 6t Iveco shock absorbers and have now installed their Marquart dampers on recommendation. An incredible change!!!

Back from Greece, we arrived in Bari and travelled via Naples to Florence. As we drove through the Apennines, I often overtook 40-tonne lorries and whenever I came out of their slipstream, the incredible, newfound smoothness and high driving stability became apparent.

Once, when I was overtaking a lorry in the middle lane, a large panel van overtook me at the same time at high speed in the left lane and when I drove out of the air roller of the lorry from the right, I also got the air roller of the panel van from the left. My Iveco drove straight ahead with stoic calm and I had a completely safe feeling. …

I have been driving my Iveco Turbo Daily for 21 years and have now reached the end of a long journey of changes to my chassis. I would like to express my pleasure and enthusiasm to you. What a great product your shock absorbers are! I will recommend them to others with full conviction. With best regards from Lenggries.“
Florian K. from Lenggries

Iveco Daily shock absorbers

“Significant improvement in driving characteristics”

“On 12 July, following your advice, I bought 4 shock absorbers for my Sprinter motorhome with a Bürstner body, year 21, and had them fitted in my workshop. I then spent 7 days driving approx. 1500 kilometres to Normandy over all road categories – even in extreme weather conditions.

With the new shock absorbers, I switched from a 2 CV Ente to a Porsche!!!!! I would never have thought such a big improvement in driving characteristics possible. I have clearly pushed the limits when cornering and now have a relaxed, safe feeling with the road holding always optimised. The bouncing on cracked, uneven roads has only become marginally worse. I would like to thank you very much for this.” Peter N. from Wetter an der Ruhr 

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