In August this year I part exchanged my Subaru XV for a 2020 Skoda Kodiaq SE drive, 1.5 TSI ACT, petrol, 7 seater, manual, one owner, 24,00 miles on the clock. Very reputable garage/car dealer, full service, 12mth warranty etc.

I have since driven 2,000 miles without any problems at all. However, in the last few weeks the vehicle has developed a strange noise near the front nearside wheel, which is consistent during driving and when the vehicle is stationary with the engine running.

No faults were indicated on the car diagnostics. The garage was extremely helpful, put the car on a ramp and thought is was a noise coming from the gearbox or clutch. They removed the gearbox, fitted a new clutch and test drove the car. The noise is still occurring.

They then drove the car to another reputable VW/Audi dealer who checked everything and still could not find a serious fault.

Skoda do say there are various "noises" to be expected in a Kodiaq and the car is safe to drive. It actually runs superbly!

My concern is that if this was one of these "noises" why has it only happened in the last 100 miles of 2k miles.

Any ideas gratefully received.