Q My car has begun to make a squealing noise sometimes when I start it. It lasts only a few seconds and then disappears. Other than this, everything seems to work just fine. What could cause such a ...

It might sound like a harmless squeak – but ignoring a high-pitched noise under your car’s bonnet could lead to hundreds of pounds in engine damage. Experts have warned that a squealing sound could ...

Motorists are being urged to think twice before reaching for a can of lubricant if they hear a high-pitched squeal when starting their car, as it could lead to serious engine damage and costly repairs ...

A MECHANIC has revealed what it means when your car makes a squeaking noise – and how a common fix can make it worse. The sound can be a sign of a deeper problem, but turning to the seemingly obvious ...

Every morning, especially after it rains, my Toyota Passo makes a loud squealing noise when I start it. The neighbours even joke that it cries louder than their babies. What could be the problem, and ...

Cars make all kinds of noises, even when they're operating correctly. You turn the key and the engine fires up with a consistent and satisfying rumble. Horns beep, doors slam, and your car's interface ...

I noticed a noise on starting my petrol Ford Focus Zetec 1.6. It sounds like a belt squealing, and lasts for a minute or so on the first start of the day. I looked at the belt on the left hand side of ...

The drive belts on the engines might be new, but what about the pulleys they run in? A pulley with a worn bearing can start to squeal when under load, such as when you start to accelerate and the belt ...

11:56, Wed, Aug 6, 2025 Updated: 11:56, Wed, Aug 6, 2025 Motorists have been warned that not getting a squeaking sound checked could backfire, with petrol and diesel drivers at risk of hundreds of ...