Door Handle Spring Repair Kit (six 2.5-Turn, 2.5mm Thick coils Plus six circlips)

Now all the doors work properly. You just need the right tool and it takes about 5 mins to change the spring.

The product was very good with easy instructions to complete job

Can be tricky to fit but works as it is designed to do. Fitment is OK, the awkward part is the circlip which requires the proper tool. I have given 4 stars because it has not been in use long enough to evaluate longevity. It is manufactured with enough beef to make it sturdy and at this time I think the package is good value.

When the springs went in our door handles I thought I would need to replace with new ones but this saves a lot of fuss. Fairly easy to fit but you must buy the circlip pliers and mark which way round everything goes (with a felt pen) so it all goes back together properly. If you are a bit of a handyman it will be fairly straightforward and it saves buying something similar and if you cannot get an exact replacement it might mean touching up the paintwork. Watch the instruction videos online before you start. Very pleased and a cheap repair.

Bought these to replace the snapped springs in my door handles. These are a perfect fit and seem to be stronger than originals which is reassuring. 6 pack means I’ve got a couple of spares which is worth the money.

TG I found these items because I'm going nuts shelling out on locksmiths... After reading the clear instructions on this company's website about how to replace a door spring, I then bought the proper 'external circlip pliers' and got to work. Because the spring had broken, hence the need to repair it, when I took the handle off the door, I didn't get to see how it was meant to be configured? I still took a mobile photo of the inside of the handle then anyway. Basically you work out the quarter turn the handle needs to do and put the spring in round the right way. It can only be fitted one of 2 ways. Then you place the lower (inside) hook inside the door handle, where it engages with the sides. Then you push the handle down, as you would normally use the door handle, then hook the top part round the stopper. To hold the tight spring in place (lots of tension needed) you then push on the thing that looks like its got 2 ears. (I think I might make a video about all this?) Fitting the circlip was the easiest part, but only after I saw a couple of videos on YouTube. Basically you push the special pliers into the tiny holes, then you press the pliers together to open the clip (approx 3mm) so it can then fit round the handle. Once its pushed down enough, check it will stay in place by putting the pliers again into the tiny holes, and this time move it round a bit, in either direction, keeping it flat, to see if any part is still not flatly inside the housing. You can push that side down with a large screw driver.

Bought these to repair two door handles I had where the springs had broken, with the correct tools these were very easy to fit and should last a long time, even if they don't I now have some spares as there are six in a pack, great for the price! Make sure you have the correct tool as takes a matter of seconds, otherwise will be fiddly and require some patience.

Yes, perfect! The product is spot-on, exactly as described. I've thrown away so many handles because the return springs had failed - I'd never seen any replacements before finding this supplier, which brings me to the second part of this review. I'm so impressed with Northern DIY - their site is full of useful advice, set out extremely carefully and clearly. Not many sellers take so much trouble and I really appreciate it - plus, anyone who's willing to do this is going to be a good guy! So, I'm recommending both the product and the retailer A+++++