Knocking Noise

[Dougs Scoob]

Have a Hawkeye sti 06 plate, 45k miles.

Bought car in january and have been hearing 2 seperate knocking noises.

When reversing and turning hear a loud knocking noise from the front near side. Only really happens when turning and reversing. Doesnt need to be on full lock either to hear noise. Think im starting to hear it when drivin slowly too, which makes me think might be shock.

2nd noise is similar but not as loud. It's coming from the rear both sides when driving or when the car is moving on uneven ground. From the other threads ive read it sounds like the shocks.

Since the car is still under warranty took it back to the subaru dealer in Falkirk I bought it from to get them to check it but they said they found nothing wrong and cant hear knocking noises. You cant miss the noise so dont know how they cant hear it! Makes me think they're bulls***tn me. Was the mrs that took it in aswell.

How can i prove that they're is a fault(s) so I can get it repaired before the warranty runs out?

[sti pretender]

I'd take it in yourself and get someone to come out on a test drive with you to hear the noise. It is a well known problems and plenty people on here including me have been back to Ian Grieve to get them fixed.

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Go in and speak to Charlie the service manager he is one of the most helpful guys I have ever met. he will sort you out.

[mystery machine]

That sounds very like gubbed shocks - very common problem with your car. I've had three sets of rears done on the two Hawkeyes I've owned...

Is yours an extended manufacturer's warranty? If so, I would seriously consider taking the car to another Subaru dealer for a second opinion. FWIW, I've found Nobles in Penicuik to be good for fault diagnosis (if a bit of a trek through).

[Dougs Scoob]

Thanks for your advice guys. Yeah its an extended warranty so ill take it back (myself this time)! Canny trust a woman to do anything haha! Pretty sure the shocks are included in the ext warranty.

Apart from that the cars mint. Well the mrs managed to scuff the top of the lip on the lower front bumper! Wasnt a happy bunny when i came home from work that day! So need to touch it up or if that fails itll be a respray.

Thanks again guys for your advice.

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Grives replaced my rear shocks under warranty without any issues at all pop back down you will prob find it is a misunderstanding