🔧Strange Knocking Noise
Strange Knocking Noise
Strange Knocking Noise
Strange Knocking Noise
Strange Knocking Noise? Here’s What We Found in This Car at Our Halifax Garage
We had a customer come into Pellon Tyre and Autocentre the other day with a fairly common complaint:
👉 “There’s a knocking noise when I’m driving.”
Now, this is one of those faults that can mean a few different things — but it’s never something to ignore.
🚗The problem – Strange Knocking Noise when driving
The customer told us:
- Knocking noise over bumps
- Worse when turning corners
- Seemed to be getting louder over time
Straight away, that points us towards the suspension.
🔧 What we found in the workshop
Once we got the car up on the ramp, the issue became clear:
👉 Worn and loose anti-roll bar links
This is something we see regularly, especially on UK roads with all the potholes and speed bumps.
In some cases, they were:
- Completely worn out
- Causing metal-to-metal knocking
⚠️Why this matters: Strange Knocking Noise
It might sound like a small issue, but worn suspension parts can lead to:
- Poor handling
- Uneven tyre wear
- Increased stopping distances
And if left too long, it can affect other components too.
🛞 Other common causes of knocking noises
It’s not always the same fault. Other things we often find include:
- Broken coil springs
- Worn shock absorbers
- Loose top mounts
- Worn suspension bushes
That’s why a proper inspection is important.
🔋What about hybrid cars? Strange Knocking Noise
With hybrid vehicles, the suspension system is very similar to petrol and diesel cars — so the same types of faults still apply.
At Pellon Tyre and Autocentre we’re seeing more hybrids coming in with:
- Worn suspension components
- Knocking noises over bumps
- General wear and tear from everyday driving
The extra weight of hybrid systems can sometimes mean the following:
👉 suspension parts wear a little quicker
👍 The outcome
In this case:
- New anti-roll bar links fitted
- Full suspension check carried out
- Road tested
👉 Knocking noise gone, car driving properly again 👍
📍Local advice for Halifax drivers: Strange Knocking Noise
If you hear a knocking noise:
👉 don’t ignore it
Bring it in for a quick check at
Pellon Tyre and Autocentre
Catching it early can save the following:
- Bigger repair bills
- Tyre wear
- Safety issues
🛣️ Why UK roads make this worse
Living and driving around places like Halifax, we all know what the roads are like:
- Potholes
- Speed bumps
- Uneven surfaces
These all put extra strain on suspension parts.
Over time, this leads to:
- Faster wear on anti-roll bar links
- Shock absorbers weakening
- Springs cracking or breaking
👉 It’s one of the main reasons we see so many knocking noise issues in local vehicles.
🔍How we diagnose knocking noises properly: Strange Knocking Noise
At Pellon Tyre and Autocentre, we don’t guess — we check things properly.
Our process includes:
- Full visual inspection on the ramp
- Checking for play in suspension joints
- Road testing where needed
This makes sure we find the following:
👉 the actual cause — not just the symptoms
🛞 Don’t forget your tyres
Knocking noises can sometimes be linked to tyre issues too, such as:
- Uneven wear
- Incorrect pressures
- Wheel alignment problems
That’s why we always recommend checking tyres at the same time.
👍 What to do if you hear a knocking noise
If you notice a noise:
- Don’t leave it to get worse
- Try to note when it happens (bumps, turning, braking)
- Get it checked sooner rather than later
👉 It could be a simple fix now, but more expensive later if ignored