stevem

Actually if the engine is running or not! Perhaps i should trade it for a Sinclair C5!

Thanks KFK, I don't know about the heat shield although I did suspect this at first but theres a definate loud rasping when the car settles and manually raising the rear of the car produces a creaking sound at the wheel arches but only if the engine is running.

The car is 4 yrs old, 61000 miles. The noise is at the rear and underneath. When driving it's typically a metallic sound under the vehicle ( I thought at first that it was a loose plate of some sort). But I'm sure now that it's suspension related. There is now a nasty Rasping sound as the car settles to it's parking position. Are there any clues here? thanks for your interest.

My C5 2.2 Hdi has suddenly developed a loudly creaking noise. I think it may be the suspension. Does this sound familiarto anyone? Its a bit scary!