One of the worst moments is when you start your car in the morning and then suddenly hear a noise that never happened before. So what does this noise mean exactly? We’ve listed three common ones below and explain what you should do in each situation.
High-Pitched Squealing
This could be an issue with your brakes, meaning they could be worn out. You may begin to hear this squeal noises every time you step on your brakes.
What to do: At minimum, check the brake pad thickness (or have a professional check for you). If they are worn down, change them. The longer you drive with worn brake pads, the more likely it is that there will be damage to the rotors.
Mechanical Sound with Loose Steering
This one is a combo act. If you feel that the steering wheel has loosened up and at the same time you hear clicks in the front of your vehicle, it probably means you have worn joints. Most commonly, it will be either your tie rod ends or your upper and lower ball joints that have gone bad.
What to do: It’s very important that you take your vehicle to the mechanic right away if you notice these warning signs. It can be dangerous to drive with your car in this condition.
Mechanical, Knocking Sound When Turning
This knocking, metallic noise can be heard coming from the front of your vehicle. If you hear it only when making turns, it often signifies that you have a worn or failing CV joint.
What to do: Take your vehicle to your mechanic and get the CV joints checked. Once again, this is another repair that needs to be taken care of sooner rather than later to prevent further damage and potential accidents.
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