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My Volkswagen Polo has been making loud creaking noises from the suspension when braking or going over bumps or unsmooth acceleration. Is this a critical problem or one I can just out down to age/usual...
The engine in my 2003 Honda Civic is making a squealing noise when idling. I know it is a chain cam but I have traced it to the only obvious belt in the engine bay (or rather two of the wheels it runs...
My 2008 Ford Mondeo is making a humming noise at the back. The frequency of the noise increases with speed. Tyres are Goodyear 215/55 R16s. Is this road noise or something more serious?
I have a 2001 Toyota Yaris 1.3 with 154,000 miles on the clock. I recently noticed a different engine noise when in the higher gears; the frequency/sound/tune/vibration of the engine changes from normal...
I have a 2008 Focus Titanium Auto 1.6. It’s done 45,000 miles and in all other respects is fine. After starting the engine and pulling away I get a loud clunk noise after its shifts from first to second....
I bought a 2009 Volkswagen Polo two months ago and within a few weeks the problems started. The engine is really noisy and vibrates and the dealer has told me this is normal for a three-cylinder engine?...
I purchased a used 2010 Volkswagen Golf last month, which is still covered by its dealer warranty. I have had it inspected by a local garage after it started making noises when the ignition was switched...
My Nissan X-Trail makes an awful screeching noise when it starts up, yet rights itself once I get moving. Can you tell me what’s going on?
I’ve just bought a new Vauxhall Astra SRI, but noticed a buzzing noise at around 30/40mph. Any idea what’s causing it?
The steering wheel on my 2008 Nissan Qashqai has started to make a strange creaking noise. It started a few months ago and has been getting progressively worse. Any idea what it is and if I can get it...