Squeaking When Reversing

[DanaScully]

Hi all,

I'm new here, so this is my first thread. This is my first car so I'm still getting used to things!

Does anyone know why my car would squeak whilst I am reversing? It sounds as if it's coming from the passenger side front tyre, but I could be wrong. It's not consistent and comes and goes.

There is also a ticking/clicking type of noise when I'm driving, usually around 30-40mph. I don't hear it when I am on the motorway or a dual carriageway. Again, it sounds like it's coming from the same tyre but I'm not 100%.

I know the obvious advice is to see a mechanic, however I thought I would ask in case anyone might know.

Thanks in advance for any replies.

Dana

[Willy]

Firstly welcome fellow xfiles fan :)

One possible cause could be a worn wheel bearing on the side of the noise. Fairly cheap to fix. Good luck

[Stewie316]

Click noise? Check for a stone or nail in tyre. Does the squeak happen when pressing the brakes in reverse?

[DanaScully]

Thanks for the welcome, always nice when someone gets the reference! :)

Thank you both for your replies. Kyle, the squeak isn't from the brakes. It's just when I put the car into reverse and lift the clutch. I have tried tapping the brakes and no squeaks from that.

I will check the tyre for a stone/nail and look into the wheel bearing. Cheers :)

[Stewie316]

The first reply might be right it could possibly be a bearing but i would of thought it would of done it in both directions. If you have looked could you post a quick video via youtube? Might give us a better understanding. Maybe top strut mounts for suspension as well that has been known to make a clicking type noise. Little bit of play in that side.

Hope you get on well and find it.