Why does it sound like rocks under my car?

Why does it sound like rocks under my car?

The “rocks rolling around a tin can” sound is most commonly from the exhaust system. Possibly a broken / loose baffle in the muffler or resonator. Most commonly would be a heat shield on the front pipe or catalytic converter.

Why does my exhaust sound scratchy?

This is caused by the increased flow of the exhaust gases. A raspy sound may emit from your performance muffler from time to time. With these types of mufflers, the exhaust will go straight through your pipe. This pipe is perforated with holes to allow for this.

Why does my VW Jetta make a knocking noise?

Volkswagen Jetta Clunking or knocking noise from wheels Inspection costs $85 on average. Clunking or knocking noises can be very disconcerting for any driver to hear while they are going down the road. While these noises may be a symptom of some different issues, all are usually related to a suspension component that has failed.

What’s the rattle noise coming from the front suspension?

Loose / Rattle noise coming from front suspension (fixed). Loose/Rattle noise coming from front suspension (fixed) Mk V platform, 2010 Sportwagen (98,900 miles). Applying the brakes while running over the bumps did not have any effect on the noise.

What kind of noise does a Sportwagen make?

Loose/Rattle noise coming from front suspension (fixed) Mk V platform, 2010 Sportwagen (98,900 miles). Applying the brakes while running over the bumps did not have any effect on the noise.

Why does my car make a scraping noise when I turn a corner?

If your vehicle makes a scraping noise that sounds like something being dragged across a tin plate while driving or when turning a corner, it’s possible you have picked up a rock from a dirt road or a freshly repaired pothole—the kind of place where you hear a shower of pebbles hitting the bottom of your car as you drive through.