BMW 318 - Any advice would be much appreciated

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Sat 9 Jul 2016 15:06
BMW 318 - Any advice would be much appreciated - Psb71
I have a 318i bmw on a 07 plate and this morning whilst driving noticed that when driving over any small bumps on the road there was quite a severe clanking sound coming from the passenger side front wheel which has never happened before. I pulled over immediately and noticed the wheels are nearly touching the wheel arches.....might seem like a stupid question as cars and problems are not my forte.....is it likely it is the suspension or could it be something else......unfortunately I have been ripped off several times By different garages since my son moved away as he used to come with me.....any advice would be really appreciated......thank you
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Sat 9 Jul 2016 15:36
BMW 318 - Any advice would be much appreciated - elekie&a/c doctor

Very likely to be a broken road spring.I would be very careful here ,if part of the spring has come out of its fixing,it could damage the tyre.

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Sat 9 Jul 2016 18:54
BMW 318 - Any advice would be much appreciated - Psb71
Thank you very much......really appreciate your help
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Sat 9 Jul 2016 18:52
BMW 318 - Any advice would be much appreciated - Cyd

Sounds like a broken spring. It's a common problem these days.

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Sat 9 Jul 2016 18:54
BMW 318 - Any advice would be much appreciated - Psb71
Thank you very much....really appreciate your help
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