Portland and Redmond Audi, BMW, Volkswagen, MINI Repair

You turn the wheel into a parking space and hear a sharp click, a low groan, or a dull clunk from the front of the car. The steering still works, so it is tempting to ignore it for a while and hope it goes away on its own. Those sounds are usually the front end trying to get your attention before something becomes a safety problem or a much more expensive repair. Why Steering Noises Matter Steering components are what keep the wheels pointed where you want them, even when the road is rough or you need to stop quickly. When parts in that system start to wear, they usually talk to you in the form of new noises, vibration, or a change in steering feel. A noise that only shows up in tight turns or over certain bumps may seem small, but it often means something has more play than it should. Left alone, worn steering parts can affect alignment, chew up tires, and, in extreme cases, make the car harder to control during emergency maneuvers. From the bay side, we can tell ... read more