Why is my Fiesta making a knocking sound?

My 2008 Ford Fiesta has started making a knocking noise at the back, next to the exhaust. My local garage has replaced the box, but the nose persists. Any idea why this is?

Peugeot 207 CC making a rattling noise

My wife’s Peugeot 207 CC has started making a terrible rattle from the rear when the roof is up. We took it to the local dealership for inspection and they put some sound proofing in, but the fault persists....

Volkswagen Touareg - engine clatter

My 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is starting to make a clatter on start-up, which lasts for 30 seconds. My local dealer has said that nothing shows on diagnostics and once running the car is fine. Can you offer...

Engine whistle on Nissan X-Trail

I bought my 2011 Nissan X-Trail about nine months ago and it's still under warranty. However, over the past few weeks, I've noticed an engine whistle which is getting louder. Is this a problem and does...

Why does my car make a clicking noise when starting?

My Ford C-Max has been making a loud clicking noise when starting. I thought it was the starter motor, but the car starts OK apart from this loud clicking noise coming from the driver's footwell. Any ideas?

Ford Mondeo making rattling noise at idle - what's wrong with it?

My 2002 Ford Mondeo makes a strange rattling and whirring noise at idle. The noise is very loud, but only occurs when the car is idle. I've had a new clutch and DMF fitted less than six months ago, so...

Civic has a squeaky clutch?

The clutch pedal on my Honda Civic 1.8 I-Vtec makes a squeaking/creaking noise when the clutch pedal is depressed and raised. There is no clutch judder or signs of slip, it is just a squeak from the pedal....

Nosey Ford Fiesta - what's the cause?

I have just bought a 2004 Ford Fiesta, but it sounds like it has got noisy tappets that don’t quieten, even when warm. I’ve read you can flush engine then add a special oil to quieten noise tappets. Is...

Why is my S-Max so noisy?

I drive a Ford S-Max EcoBoost (2012). I noticed there are plastic valves, about four-inches wide, hinged in a vertical bracket in the motor compartment; in front of the engine itself. From time to time...

Unexplained engine noise on Nissan Juke - what's the cause?

My Nissan Juke has started making a had a noise from the engine on start-up. It sounds like a slipping belt or could it be the turbo? I always let the turbo cool before switching off.