Why is my car making a heavy knocking or rattling noise when driving over bumps?
Example of this symptomWhat to do immediately:
- Reduce your speed immediately, especially over speed bumps and Coventry's potholes.
- Listen for scraping noises—if you hear metal rubbing on rubber, pull over instantly.
- Visually inspect your wheel arches to see if one side of the car is sitting noticeably lower than the other.
- Drive slowly and directly to a garage, or call for recovery if your steering feels loose or unresponsive.
How we fix this at Coventry Service Centre
We put your vehicle straight onto our workshop ramps for a full visual and physical pry-bar inspection. We identify the exact worn components—such as broken drop links, snapped springs, or degraded bushes—and replace them using high-quality OEM-equivalent parts. Finally, we perform a full wheel alignment (tracking) so your car drives perfectly straight and your tyres wear evenly.
Driving with a noisy suspension isn’t just annoying; it can actively compromise your road safety and accelerate tyre wear. At Coventry Service Centre, our experienced technicians use state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment to quickly pinpoint whether your vehicle’s knocking or rattling is due to worn shock absorbers, damaged coil springs, degraded anti-roll bar links, or failing suspension bushes. We only use high-quality replacement parts to ensure your vehicle handles smoothly, safely, and comfortably over every bump. Contact our Coventry team today to book a comprehensive suspension check.