Unusual car noises are damning clues that your car either needs an immediate parts replacement or needs thorough servicing. Here are some common car noises that shouldn’t be avoided at any cost –

Metal Scraping Noise When Decelerating

When brake pads get damp, they make creaking or screeching noises. Metallic and semi-metallic brake pads often make similar noises when they are icy. Properly functioning brakes usually make no noise when applied. These types of noises are clear indications that your car needs an immediate brake job. Any professional expert on Aussie cars will advise you to get the worn-out brake pads checked immediately because there is always a risk of brake failure. Badly worn out brake pads may completely break apart from the backing plate, potentially causing brake failure. These noises are also an indication that your metal brake pads are continually brushing against each other or with other metallic parts of the car which can be severely damaging the vehicle’s rotors.

Squeaky Wheels

A recurring squeaking or shrieking noise from the wheels is an indication of a wheel-bearing or axle-bearing failing. Usually, these noises keep increasing and decreasing in volume as you accelerate or decelerate the car. If your vehicle has been giving off these noises regularly, get it checked immediately before the bearing completely fails, causing the wheel to drop loose from the car.

Hissing Noise from the Engine Compartment 

A commonly heard noise for most car owners, hissing sounds from the engine can either mean that the engine is overheating or the cooling system is leaking coolant into the engine. If you hear such a noise, immediately check the temperature caution light to see if it signals an overheating situation. If you hear the noise when you are driving, stop! Overheating can cause permanent damage to your vehicle. Stop your car and cautiously open the hood. If you spot steam coming out of the compartment followed by a sweet scent, rest assured as it is just antifreeze dripping from the cooling arrangement. Once the engine cools off on its own, coolant tank cap to see if it needs more coolant. If you are not certain about how to fix this situation, take a cab. Don’t risk driving Australian cars with engine damage as you can unknowingly cause permanent damage.

Is your car producing one of these odd noises? Get in touch with a skilled automotive technician in Australia immediately to find out what’s causing these problems.