Unusual Noise & Vibration
Squeaks, rattles, clunks, hums and shakes, tracked to the source and explained in plain terms.
New noises and shakes are usually the first hint that a part is wearing out. Getting them checked early tends to keep the repair smaller.
Tell us when you notice it, such as a certain speed, turning, braking, accelerating or a cold start. It speeds up the search.
Common symptoms we diagnose
- Grinding or squealing when braking
- Clunking over bumps
- Humming or growling that changes with speed
- Clicking while turning
- Steering wheel or seat vibration at highway speeds
- Rattles from underneath the vehicle
What’s included
- Road test with a technician to reproduce the symptom
- Brake, tire and wheel inspection
- Steering, suspension and driveline inspection
- Exhaust system and heat shield inspection
- Wheel balance check
- Findings and repair estimate
What will it cost?
Cost depends on your vehicle and what the inspection turns up. You get the options and an estimate first, and nothing is done until you approve it.
What happens during your visit
Describe
Let us know when you notice it: speed, temperature, turning or braking. The more detail, the quicker we find it.
Reproduce
A technician drives the vehicle to feel or hear the symptom directly.
Inspect
On the lift, we check the likely systems to find the source.
Explain & repair
We explain the cause and the fix, and go ahead only once you approve.
What causes a vibration at highway speed?
Usually it’s a wheel out of balance, a damaged or unevenly worn tire, or worn suspension or driveline parts. We often start with balance.
Is a clunking noise over bumps dangerous?
It’s often a worn ball joint, link or mount. Those parts affect how the vehicle handles, so get it checked soon.
The noise comes and goes. Should I still bring it in?
Yes. Jot down when it happens (speed, temperature, turning, braking) so we can recreate it on the test drive.
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