Knocking Noise From The Front - Found & Fixed - Possible Causes Listed

Is the front end of your vehicle clunking or knocking? In this video I insert audio & video clips of the clunking noise and what fixed it for the customer.
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[@adrianTNT]

He just sits there calmly identifying problems while we are pulling our hair out identifying the noise :)))

[@alexgame-autos343]

This is why garages exist

[@Sr82.]

This guy has learnt by pulling his hair out once its all gone your a vw master and become calm and relaxed

[@momochan8171]

@@Sr82. read your comment and saw his bald head I started laughing 😂

[@Sr82.]

@@momochan8171 brother im goin bald myself only had the mk5 about 7 month haha

[@beattraphod280]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@dr_jones]

Excellent no-nonsense video. We need more videos like this! Straight to the point, clear and concise. Thank you!

[@codykurz3606]

tremendous dem! i thought i bought a lemon

[@user-jf6sy6mk9h]

Help me my car engen want to go off when I realised the clutch

[@StealthTheUnknown]

@@user-jf6sy6mk9hgive a little more gas lol, it’s not typical for a standard to be able to idle into a roll. Unless you’re just trolling. In which case, I recommend spraying the intake and air filter thoroughly with water to remove residue.

[@edenmenastrees7226]

"Not all heroes wear capes"; Brother you saved my life, thank you😊

[@jimmski9908]

I have watched a bunch of videos and this one was excellent. Thanks for mentioning the possibility of the bearings on the shocks and the whole idea of parts that move up and down versus those that move diagonally or side to side.

[@stumagoo2395]

Excellent video. There's so many videos elsewhere with music playing so you can't hear the fault noise let alone the mechanic. This guy explains things simply and clearly and gives a much better indication of how to diagnose the fault.

[@sportsandplayconsultinglim8693]

I googled the symptoms on my car and it seems to have cancer

[@kimbrown797]

Lol

[@viciouspit2131]

😂

[@ElotuErnestDaniel]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@KNCRKNCR-if9uf]

Yup. I think they all do 😂😅

[@ChrisA-co9ef]

Speaking as someone with cancer, I would love to exchange my cars 'loose ball joint' for my 'cancer' :D

[@kernowgirl53]

Cant believe i found this video, thank you, this is the exact noise my car is making and hearing it in the cab! Roll on the morning when i can go out and check, ive been stressing like mad thinking awful was wrong with it. Subscribed 😊

[@bonganisopam6125]

The way he calmly explains this is just superb. My car has been giving this sound for a while to the extent that now it has started loosening inner CV joints bolts. It's 3 am I can't wait to get up and sort it out. Thanks

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Thank you 🙏

[@aite_coo]

Its 2:38 and I cant wait either 😄

[@lloydjohnson4312]

It’s the Irish calm laid back way.

[@georgedeschler1514]

3:20 am 😂🤣😂

[@Indacouch-li8jp]

@@georgedeschler1514idk if this is a good thing or bad thing but my car is at the stage where going over really rough bumps makes the noise, whatever bushing it is, isn’t bad enough to where i can replicate it but pushing down or using a pry bar to check for play

[@xspeedls1]

Thanks for the video. I found my stabilizer link was bad. Picked one up at auto parts store and replaced. Fixed my problem. I canceled my appointment with a repair shop.

[@david-bs2ov]

What a great video this was. Good to hear the actual noise on a road test too. Thanks a lot.

[@carlosadanherrera1]

This video is very good. This guy explains everything very well, and covers all possible scenarios, and pictures while he is speaking. A very well put together video.

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Thank you so much for the kind feedback 😊

[@cillianhourihan3427]

dude this was the most informative video I've watched on youtube, cheers man

[@fredericorezende7749]

Thanks for all the info mate. I literally had the same issue on my car on both sides. Was told I had to change the suspension but I was able to fix it after watching you video. Thank you!

[@laobe5119]

Tyre shop or engine oil shop trick

[@aw-nl7ri]

Thank you! With your advice I was able to locate which corner the noise is coming from, now to find the cause...

[@autoknowledge8.1]

Nice... that's what I did too ...I thought someone else would have the same issue Thankx 4 sharing man!

[@duffy180788]

Brilliant video, mate. .. im not a mechanic, but I just managed to repair my tank due to how good your explanations were. 😂 .

[@HarlieRaethel]

This is a clear and concise diagnostic video. I have a 2010 Audi A3 that had an incredibly irritating rattle that was getting louder. I tried to diagnose the problem several times. I could only re-create the noise if I pushed the car side to side very hard with the wheels straight. I visually inspected everything multiple times and grabbed the tie rod for the sway bar and tried to shake it but couldn’t find the problem. Because of this video I took the wheel off another time and checked all the nuts on the shock absorber to discover that the rattle was the upper tie rod nut being loose (even though it didn’t look or feel like it was). Thank you!

[@dangerdave138]

excellent content, thanks! also notice all the extra info gerard throws in there, thats the juicy stuff, that's the experience you're after

[@volt8684]

I always replace my droplinks first as only £25. Loads speed bumps in my area. Replace them bi annualty. Cured every time. Doesn’t make any noise on bounce test. Thanks for this very educational and well presented. Sometimes the droplinks seem ok until u take them off when very worn. Had a spring break too but had to pay for that to be done as dont have and don’t like compressing springs!,,

[@chandersem2194]

Did the noise sound like a loose muffler or tail pipe on bumpy road when car is warbling at slow speed?

[@jameskuria1664]

Best guide, straight to the points

[@Luisfxh]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge 🙏🏾

[@khiggins7231]

Not only a Mechanic but a good teacher as well👍

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Thank you, very kind of you to say :)

[@bjornborg8213]

@@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage its true

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

@@bjornborg8213 🙏🙏

[@louisemullinsauthor]

Very useful, and concise and easy to understand explanation. Thank you.

[@MrOsvaldoFreire]

This advice is always welcome and useful. I've paid 200 bucks just for the diagnosis and I've been asked to pay well over 2000 USD for this clunking noise to be fixed. As I'm not coining money and I'm far from stupid, I didn't pay them and not gonna pay them a single dime.

[@bggraham83]

It is tie rods no question

[@TheBABS09]

@@bggraham83 I have a 2021 jeep compass and I heard a faint clicking noise by the steering and now a couple weeks later it's even louder and if I go over a big bump it's a big loud click and the dealership is saying nothing is wrong it's just a regular suspension noise which is ridiculous no new noise on a car is just regular ,does my problem sound like the same thing? So I need to get my tie rods replaced? Is that expensive? Or covered under warranty?

[@carlosss891]

i have same problem when breaking, but the noise is coming from rear wheels

[@khalidramji8083]

Awesome video. Really appreciate all the details.

[@richardhill2379]

Great video !!, for me it was the sway bar bushings and the sway bar links. The rubber covers on the links had tore. And the rubber bushing had wore down on the right side causing movement creating that clunking sound....no more noise, it cost around 350.00 to replace links and one set of two bushings for sway bar. Start there before you start replacing shocks and suspension parts...word to the wise. I hope this comment helps because mechanics want to sell struts and major suspension parts. Find someone who is honest and have a talk with them.

[@Eurospec73]

I've had this irritating clunking noise coming from the front end of my suspension, for almost 3 weeks now and I think it might be my inner tie rod and also struts. Thanks for making this video good insight for sure.

[@christopher-xi2ey]

I'm an hour away from home and this happened am I safe to drive home

[@Eurospec73]

@@christopher-xi2ey If you just started hearing clunking noises on your Car, it's typically one of two things, either your sway bar end links are broken or your front shocks are worn out and need to be replaced. If your sway bar end links are broken you should get them replaced immediately. Put your four way hazards on and don't drive more than 40 miles an hour as it's really dangerous driving like that.

[@chuy25]

@@Eurospec73 I had my struts replaced and all of a sudden it makes that noise of metal, car is 2018 accord guessing the mechanics apprentices possibly installed it wrong

[@TonyG-iu4td]

This is the exact knocking/ rattle noise I get from the front left underside of my for transit connect!

[@tennesseedanielauthor1825]

My car suddenly started making this type of noise tonight and I didn’t feel safe driving it. My spouse made me feel so diminished because he was mad about not getting to the restaurant and stated it makes it because of the bumps and it was fine. Drove it back and I just went to the house while he went with our son in his car. He berated me for not caring enough to make an appointment (I need to get rotation and balance AND new set of tires), even though I had three daily alarms and called twice but the offices were closed. Smh. Thank goodness for videos like this to help diagnose and understand the shop when they quote a repair.

[@paulmusescu4414]

Get a new spouse as well alongside the new tires you plan getting!

[@Rell-qv1ol]

Thanks for this informative video. I had a similar clunking noise and it turned out to be a loose end link bolt. 👍🏾

[@henryjohntobin1]

Thanks Gérard, that's a very helpful video- well done.

[@patkelly7999]

Good job Gerard, thats not a problem over here at all because the roads are so good:):):)

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

I was just thinking that Pat :) not a pothole or bump in sight 😂😂 Thanks Buddy.

[@patkelly7999]

@@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage It's the little things you miss Gerard 😁😁👍🙏

[@alexandruveres4610]

Great video, thank you for sharing your knowledge 👍

[@Abrahamrussom-np7ke]

Thanks for the detailed diagnosis pinpointinq the problem in simple and clear way

[@lebogangsithole4725]

Much appreciation sir... I have the same noise. Will do the test

[@RossDixonTeaching]

Thanks so much- in a bit over my head with a car that has no business being on the road- looks like I've bought myself an expensive education- thanks for being a good teacher.

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Thanks for the kind words 🙏🙏

[@RossDixonTeaching]

@@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage nah credit where it's due Gerard not enough genuine educators in the world... I could hear much on the bounce test- at least that seems like my suspension might be ok for now... Going to get me a lift and some stands and have a look at them bushes....

[@cherryheaven1811]

Thank you for this video, I went to loads of mechanics who quoted me at least a thousand pounds every time to fix it, got told it was my whole suspension, so went to scrap yard, got quoted 250 pounds for the passenger whole suspension, so I sent a male friend to go and ask for it a week later they charged him 80 pounds for it! Hate to say it but I think it was to do with the fact I had chesticles! Anyway I’m now replacing my whole suspension leg myself!

[@sibbyd8743]

How did it go?

[@MariaRodriguez-bp1tl]

I go to the scrap yard all the time, I'm a female, what helps is doing research before hand if they have a website with part prices, for the scrap yard I go to they have it and that's all I do so I don't get ripped off, got tired of being ripped off because people thought I didn't know what I was talking about

[@JW52654]

That is so shameful that they treated you like that just because you are a female, what a bunch of arse holes.

[@Fran-pg2wy]

I'm a woman, and sadly I don't go to garages anymore. I have to fix the car myself because they treat women like crap and over charge.

[@martinlewis2143]

Fantastic! Thanks! Front left knocking on mine - will now investigate! 🕵️ Many thanks 🎸🎶

[@m.c5972]

Kept wondering what was going on with my 03 lancer clocking clicking noise come to find out it was the same as that thing Had to replace the bushings then add the stabilizing links tighten up that fixed it glad I came across your vid.

[@TheDesertwalker]

I wish this video had popped up for me 2 years ago. Thank you, Mr. Burke.

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

🙏🙏 Thanks for taking the time to comment 🙌🙌

[@leeronald1461]

Superb advice. After being conned 2K by the reputable workshop for changing the “bad parts” and did not solved the clunking noise, I finally had a good mechanic fixed the steering bush for just over a hundred bucks to solve the clunking problem!

[@bonifacenjorogendichu3551]

Which bushes are these?

[@sauravbhuyan2187]

Excellent to the point explanation. Thanks a lot.

[@ozComputerguy]

Yea clearly sharing years of actual experience. Was that a Vauxhall. Looked like my commodore under the skin. Thanks mate.

[@eugenemcgowan2575]

Clear and to the point. A great video.

[@TheCC4S]

Great advice. Thank you!

[@JokersSsmile]

Thank you for sharing that info ❤

[@Restorology]

Excellent presentation. Thank you for sharing.

[@edwardmissouri2216]

thanks for the information. I have a 2015 impala with thumping in front suspension. Very annoying. You have a great accent, by the way!

[@topfuelteddy]

Brilliant, informative video , thanks.

[@notseima3141]

i have an identical noise to the one in the video when going over bumps, going to check it tommorow, wish me luck!

[@junedizon3631]

Thank you very much sir,your video is very informative.

[@lisihoxha7388]

I have this noise for 2 years in Skoda Fabia and I change swey bar links, ball joint, inner - ute tie rod end , and today i change driveshift complete just to remove this sound and here we go its still there .... Maybe Maybe it can be mounting bushing or shock absorb but I dont seee anything from mounting bushing or shock absorb when I remove the wheel ...It.s just in drive side ....thnx a million for video

[@markbellingham4536]

Thank you very very much for your help you are very good at tutorials thank you 🙏 again 😊

[@jpfloy]

Well put.. Thank you

[@arroncample9670]

Great Video . So Easily Explained .

[@danielblack9004]

Nice vid. One thing I didn’t hear mentioned is control arm bushings. Those can also make a similar sound when going over uneven or bumpy terrain. If you have an early 2000s Infiniti G35 (and maybe Nissan 350z/370z) this is a very common issue. It happened to me. When I replaced the control arms I replaced the bushings with polyurethane bushings and it looked like they were going to hold up much better or even solve the issue. Unfortunately I totaled the car so now I’ll never know

[@cleanishmk5853]

Very comprehensive man thanks a lot

[@DunnGolfing]

Adds a whole new level too knocking 😁

[@godsson1385]

Great video. Thanks for this

[@mobear9179]

Had this over 2 years sooooo annoying even the mot guy didn't pick it up twice then KZbin came to the rescue now I enjoy driving the car sooo silent 😁😁😁

[@curtthechameleon]

Man thanks a ton. I have had the whole front end redone in my 06 Xterra and still have a knocking/tapping sound. Almost has to be the sway bar bushings. Everything else is fixed.

[@pablokhamo5891]

Very helpful thank u, keep up the good job.

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Thank you Pablo

[@falconcowboy9995]

I've been working on my driver side for a long time I've been watching videos for hours Started shaking the driver side no noise......shook the passenger side........knock knock.........thanks for the shaking suggestion

[@kash2416]

Amazing video for a novice like me thanks

[@Mmmmm173]

Amazing, thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@phantom2k10]

Extremely helpful,thank you.

[@Porkolt01]

Thank you very much for this video!

[@xesdrones9324]

Very good video!! Thank you

[@pinecone9045]

Great vid thanks !!

[@tedzambrano8473]

Great information 👍

[@nature_photography_yukon]

Helpful, thank you!

[@bennofourie8564]

Perfect info, thanx for.this.video.it helps alot

[@collaponce80]

Great video, thank you 🙏

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Thank you

[@OldManSneeze]

DUDE HOLY SHIT YOU SAVED ME FROM A HEFTY SERVICE FEE

[@owenhennessey9589]

Good video, keep up the good work

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Thank you Owen

[@RedTurbocar]

On my mom's 2009 Mazda 5, we had a noise that sounded like a loose strut nut (top one on threaded end of the shock tube), it turned out to be worn frontsway bar bushings that allowed the sway bar to bang around - something I never saw before

[@syedshafiq300]

Thanks a lot for this useful advice my suv have same noise coming from shock absorbers head just I tight it’s bolt all noise go away , thanks again

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Glad it helped Syed

[@signetulupan]

Haven’t heard of a drop link, really, but near my shock, same noise

[@t-ladonn9095]

You're the best ! Earned my subscription ❤❤ THANK YOUU !!

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

🙏🙏🙌🙌

[@shaun159]

great video thanks ! Had the dealership look at this noise twice over the past 18 months they changed the top shocks but still same, taking it in again as warranty runs out later this year hopefully its the drop link as it sounds very similar noise to mine. Cheers!

[@tiannajohnson1752]

Now, to only find a mechanic that would be honest enough to, to admit such a simple fix.

[@jeffsor47]

Well explained, thank you.

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Thanks for the kind words 🙏🙏🙌🙌

[@howarddavies782]

Great video, thank you.

[@MiracleMAX]

Was that vehicle a 'clunk-odore? They are notorious for link bar failure. Thanks for the quick tips. Good, logical process. 😊

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Sure was, another new name for the Holden family 😂 Thanks mate.

[@MiracleMAX]

@@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage There are always nicknames for problematic vehicles 😊

[@fmolds]

Thank you , sometimes it's the little things .

[@Floreslerenaeduardo]

Thank you for your help

[@dm1922]

thank you for this info , saved me $$$

[@paulneuwirth9223]

Thank You So Much!

[@scottbrokeoff7037]

THANK YOU 🙂

[@mrman8856]

*Being that everything is new on my suspension with under 500 miles on the parts I'm positive it's the sway bar bushings, or failed sway links ( new they can fail )*

[@trinityrives8796]

THANK YOU !

[@ThiccJungles]

Awesome instructions! Thanks!

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Thank you JD

[@luke2042]

Great video. Thanks.

[@steveallen7497]

This video really help me

[@MrUbercool007]

Could you put up a similar video demonstrating the noise coming from worn out stabilizer bar bushes?...would be really helpful as I'm a mechanic myself..

[@michael931]

In my experience it is always a squeak when going over speed bumps.

[@andyinvest]

Hi, my A4 B8 had a minor popping noise from driver undercarriage when taking off in a straight path from stationary to gear 2, 3 and 4. I have replaced all the front control arms bushings for your info. Do you suspect the problem to be caused by shock absorbers or something else?

[@ntstudio28]

Unfortunately for me, sway bar links and struts didn't fix it yet. Thank you for video. Will look at the bushings on roll bar and ball joints!

[@Rose-ls8qb]

Any update?

[@edwardbanta4114]

Thanks right to the point…..that what I like thanks again…..👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏☝️

[@voxnul]

Excelent video!

[@Madrmman]

Have and a knocking noise in my Vito dualiner sport since I got it in 2008, 160,000 miles later, it is getting more frequent, only on straight bumpy roads, feels like it is just under both footwells, have had it to two different Mercedes garages, and many private garages over the years, and they all tell me its fine, it passes the DOE ,(MOT in UK), every 12 months, never had an issue with it, other than regular servicing every 20,000 miles, the drive shaft was replaced at about 80,000 miles, and I changed all disks last year, simply because of age. On ya, and both window regulators have been replaced.

[@johnjordan4716]

great vid