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Scott Petrie

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Hi
Just noticed recently, especially when reversing, that my rear suspension is creaking. Has anyone else heard of this or is it my imagination? I think its the rear but could also be front. I haven't emptied the boot yet to rule out anything moving about, but Im pretty sure its the suspension. Bit concerning for a 6 month old car!
 
Certainly there's a long-standing problem with the top strut bearings, I had a faulty one from new in 2014 which was replaced under warranty and no issue since. It would creak awfully going over speedbumps etc. With mine, it was easy to locate - popped the bonnet and got my girlfriend to turn the wheel lock to lock and the top right bearing was creaking and popping.
 
Seems a common trait on MQB based cars from all of the VAG marques
 
I'm getting a creaking noise too - from my rear suspension. Seems to happen when I slow down to a halt.

The car is 14 months old from new. Would this still be covered under warranty?
 
Just had mine back from dealers. Replaced front wishbones & rear top mounts. Asked them to look at brakes as they sound really "grindy" all the time, the sort of noise you hear after a wash, or if the cars been sitting overnight. Got told it was "normal". Sounds a lot louder than any other car Ive driven, & the loan car they gave me was quiet also
 
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