Describing Noises is Hard

We’ll Help You Match the Sound Before You Arrive

This guide helps you describe a vehicle noise using common examples.
Your answers help your service advisor understand your concern ahead of time.

There are no right or wrong answers

Rattle/Vibration

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Light Metallic Rattle

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Rapid Vibration Rattle

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Phasing in/out Rattle

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Heavy Metallic Rattle

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Loose Plastic Rattle

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Continuous buzzing

Knock/Clunk

Single Dull Knock

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Heavy Impact Knocking

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Sharp Metallic Knocking

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Hollow Thud Knocking

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Repeated Knocking

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Movement Related Knocking

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