The mechanic also suggests to do the arms as well.

Thank you for the sensible answer. Not all of us are mechanics and use forums like this to gain knowledge from people with more experience. I was 99% sure of my amateur diagnosis, but wanted to hear from people in this group. I'm glad, albeit with one idiotic exception, that I did so. Yes I'm...

Thanks for your reply. The two best local garages both recommended replacing the arms too. They gave some compelling reasons to do so.

Thank you.

Badly so? I've booked into the garage here. Is this an expensive fix?

I have a knocking noise going over bumps. Steering wheel vibration, particularly at low revs and somewhat vague steering. Below is a photo of a bushing, left front. The right is in a similar condition. A simple question for the group; is this in bad condition? Thank you