Car wont stop squeaking

  1. Newbie Joined: Apr 2010 Llandudno Junction Posts: 3 Blue Saxo 1.1
    #1
    My car is squeaky when i accelerate and change gear but its not that bad when i brake. I have only been driving for a few days so not sure what it could be and i havent got anyone home to ask?
  2. Established Member Joined: Dec 2009 Cambridge Posts: 1246 Blue Furio
    #2
    Is it coming from under the car, and can you hear it more at low speeds? Does it squeak only for a second or two when accelerating/braking/changing gear at low speeds?

    If yes, the chances are it could be the gasket/fitting apperatus for the centrepipe to manifold. Pattern ones are notorious for this.
  3. Newbie Joined: Apr 2010 Llandudno Junction Posts: 3 Blue Saxo 1.1
    #3
    I think its just constant thorughout! It was quiet before then all of a sudden it kept coming more and got louder/more high pitched! When i brake i dont really get it. What should i do? Is it dangerous to drive?
  4. Established Member Joined: Dec 2009 Cambridge Posts: 1246 Blue Furio
    #4
    It's probably somethign to do with the exhasut. They do get worse over time. I fitted a pattern one to my car a month a go, last week the squeaking got really bad.

    Get yourself down to a reputable garage, (not somewhere like a tyre company or kwikfit, they're generally useless/rip-off) and get them to have a look. Shame you don't live this way, my Dad owns/runs a citroen/peugeot specialist garage and would have checked it out freeeeee.
  5. Newbie Joined: Apr 2010 Llandudno Junction Posts: 3 Blue Saxo 1.1
    #5
    Do you think it will be safe to drive tonight and the morning though? Because i dont want to risk it but i really need to use my car?
  6. Established Member Joined: Dec 2009 Cambridge Posts: 1246 Blue Furio
    #6
    Should be completely fine if it's exhaust stuff, as long as you take it steady.

    But as I don't know what it is 100% as I havent heard or seen, I'd say just take it steady, no harsh acelerating or braking, smooth gear changes etc. Get it looked at as soon as you can.

    Hope this helps.
  7. Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 561
    #7
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by natalieanne57 View Post
    Do you think it will be safe to drive tonight and the morning though? Because i dont want to risk it but i really need to use my car?
    Im 99% sure that it will be safe to drive
    I was driving mine for weeks with horrible noises coming from everywhere and nothing bad happened

    If you have only recently bought the car then if you bought it from a dealer/garage your best bet is to give it back to them, as they usually fix any problems under warranty.
    If not it will be worth taking it to a local garage, telling them whats wrong with it and letting them take a look.

    You might find after a while it goes away.... If your lucky
  8. Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2010 Poplar, london Posts: 261
    #8
    I have the same problem, but I have a new cat and my exhaust is pretty much new. I think it maybe a ball joint or something. But I know idea also
  9. Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2010 High Wycombe Posts: 363 Silver Mk2
    #9
    I had the same problem, and it was the fitment from manifold to centre section. When i broke down had to take it to Quik-Fit and they just bodged on the wrong fitting kit. Was a cheap fix
  10. Regular Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Gosport- Hampshire Posts: 302 99 saxo vtr
    #10
    what about the fan belt? is it more so when you turn corners?
  11. Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2010 Poplar, london Posts: 261
    #11
    Mine squeak when turning mainly right. So dont think its exhaust, something to do with wheel but not sure what. As drive shafts and brakes are less than 6 months old, im thinking ball joint