Car makes rattling noise when stopped in drive
- rattling sound in car engine
- rattling noise in car engine when accelerating
- vibrating sound in car engine
- rattling noise in car when revving engine
Why is my car making a rattling noise when i turn it on...
Rattling sound in engine when idleDoes your car make a rattling noise? Here's what to do
Even if you identify an interior rattle, actually fixing it may not be easy. In an older car, deconstructing parts of the interior wasn’t too difficult, but getting under the skin of modern ones can feel like a house renovation.
If you’re lucky, a few well-chosen bits of felt may be enough to quell a rattle. If you’re unlucky, you might be better off just living with it…
Exterior rattles
As with interior rattles, loose or badly-fitted components can create noises outside the car.
Rattling under car when going over bumps
And much as you’d do when tracking down interior sounds, a quick look around your car’s exterior to ensure there’s nothing obvious creating the noise is the best place to start.
Aftermarket components such as roof boxes may be one culprit.
You should avoid driving around with a roof box on every day as it significantly increases fuel consumption (or in an electric car, decreases range), but if you do have one fitted, then make sure it’s secure, as the mountings may be clattering against your car’s roof rails.
This sounds obvious, but if it’s
- rattling sound coming from car engine
- rumbling sound from car engine