Honda Making Sound After Being Hit

ClintonL on 24/02/2017 - 07:04
Last edited 24/02/2017 - 09:53 by 1 other user

Hey guys, so my neighbour hit my car last night reversing into it. He owned up to it and is sorting out through his insurance etc which is all fine.

But upon driving it today i noticed whenever i go over a bump or make a turn of over like 45 degrees the car will make a screeching sound coming toward the back. I'm not sure if that's coming from the panel or if it could be the tyre. It looks like the tyre would of been hit so not sure if it could of put the wheels out of whack. Would anyone have any idea if i should still be driving this. Also this should be just panel damage right no structural damage?

Honda

Cheers

Automotive

Comments

  • Shadowsfury on 24/02/2017 - 07:14
    +1

    I would not be driving it - he clearly also hit your wheel (there's a mark on the tyre)

    Last thing you want is to be making it worse by driving it

  • mskeggs on 24/02/2017 - 07:19

    I would probably risk driving it, but first get down on the ground and take a look up in the wheel well. It could be a piece of plastic shrouding has been deformed, causing it to contact the wheel or tire when you hit a bump.
    The noise is being made by something, and if you can work out what it is you can decide whether there is a risk of shredding your tire or something.

    If you are worried, call the NRMA to come have a look and advise whether it is safe to drive.

  • ClintonL on 24/02/2017 - 07:25

    Yeah the panel i'm not so concerned about but is there a chance when he hit the wheel it could of damaged or bent the axle at all? That wouldn't be making the sound but i have a feeling that when i get it fixed whoever is fixing it is not going to be looking at that at all.

    • airzone on 24/02/2017 - 11:25

      No rear axle to get bent. It's more likely just a panel rubbing on the tyre. This will eventually trash your tyre.

      The rear hubs on these types of cars are a fairly solid assembly and if it's out, you'll get a bunch of vibration and noise while driving, becoming more violent as your speed increases. Flag it to the repairer and they'll replace the hub if required.

      • Euphemistic on 24/02/2017 - 11:50

        There may not be an axle, but the are a bunch of parts that connect the tyre to the body of the car. These are suspension components, and they can get bent. It could be screeching because the alignment is out, which will scrub out the tyre quickly. The damage may not result in vibration if it has only knocked out the alignment without breaking anything.

        We wore the edges of 2 $250 tyres to beyond legal on the back of our car in about 5,000km because the alignment was out.

  • ClintonL on 24/02/2017 - 07:52

    Also just wondering, so last year i got rear ended and it took 2 weeks to see my car then after it took them a week and a half to fix it. This time around i'm not so confident in being able to drive my car before it's being fixed and can't really get to work without it. I've got comprehensive insurance but it doesn't offer a replacement vehicle under the policy i'm on. I've seen alot of companies like http://www.right2drive.com.au/ which offer replacement vehicles if you're not at fault. Has anyone had experience with this?

    • jasong on 24/02/2017 - 12:56

      Can you claim the cost of the rental car through the other person's insurance? Perhaps your insurance provider would chase this up with them too?

  • supnigs super skids on 24/02/2017 - 07:58
    +1

    Looks like it hit the wheel and possible misaligned the rear axel. Squeaking probably from rear brakes being misaligned with rotor.

    I would drove it after jacking up car and giving the wheel a spin to assess how badly the wheel wobbles. Wobblwlys on highway is a no no

    • doctordv8 on 24/02/2017 - 08:46

      Whoa! Wobbling at any speed is a no no.

  • doctordv8 on 24/02/2017 - 08:43
    +1

    Clinton…. How long is a piece of string? Where's photos of the vehicle in the air, wheel off so we can see? Seriously?

    If you are asking these questions, and you hear noises and can not get in there to look to see if the bodywork is cutting into or scraping onto the tyre, or other drive-line or structural damage, do not drive it. Very simple really.

    You either have the knowledge to inspect it and make a decision or call in a professional. Do not drive it. If you cause an accident after the fact, because your vehicle is unsafe - like now, and you fully know it is not right, you have stated here online, time and dated - evidence, you are seriously liable for all harm, death and damage.

    Now my crystal ball says……You should have gone to closest workshop mechanical or panel shop, for assistance, not a discussion group. Or when you hear the noise, call a tow truck. It could be totally minor to possibly serious.

    It looks minor on the surface, and your description of the noise - where and when circumstances hints to body/tyre scrapping. BUT………..

    But after being in the trade for over 30 years, I never assume anything until I inspect it properly, in person. I have seen seriously cracked chassis rails and not a scratch in the paint, for eg.

    From you experience re: last accident claim, upgrade your insurance if getting to work is an issue. You knew in advance of this being a problem, why do it twice? Also, trust the assessor and repairer, they actually know a lot about damage you can not see, but that which could be there, as they have seen this hundreds of times.

  • Randxyz123 on 24/02/2017 - 09:42
    +1

    Why are you driving it ?

    I would get a Uber to work etc and politely request they cover it.

  • ClintonL on 24/02/2017 - 10:01

    Driving it because at first glance i thought it was just panel damage which would just be easily buffed out. Didn't think it could be structural or anything and didn't hear the noise till i was halfway to work.

    • doctordv8 on 24/02/2017 - 15:57

      Buff out, ha ha, so I am never getting up off the floor, easily buffed out…… That is a new panel plus plus plus.
      You buff out slight marks in the top coat of the paint……only. Thanks Clinton, you have made my day.

      Seriously thou, in hind sight and for future reference, as it happened last night, you should of road tested the car last night, and organized transport for today. The Uber/Taxi idea is excellent too.

  • aoeueoa on 24/02/2017 - 10:33
    +1

    Jack up the rear of the car with the spare tyre jack. Spin that wheel freely and listen and feel for any noise. It should be close to silent except for a bit of brake rubbing that should be very light.

    • airzone on 24/02/2017 - 11:27

      If you can get a hand on the rear spring when you do this, you'll feel any imperfections through the spring. It's a pretty cool trick to feel out a bad bearing.

  • aussieprepper on 24/02/2017 - 10:46
    -2

    Does it sound like VVVVVTTTTEEECcccccc yo?

    On a series note. Does it clunk? If so the bearing is probably broken. Screeching could be the breaks rubbing or the body rubbing in some way? The break disk could be bent out of shape? How do the breaks feel?

    • ClintonL on 24/02/2017 - 10:53

      Breaks feel alright to me but i was only going at 50km/h most of the way. It sounded like you were using your windscreen wipers on a dry surface except louder.

      • Euphemistic on 24/02/2017 - 11:55

        So kinda like a tyre screeching? The wheel is probably out of alignment.

        • ClintonL on 24/02/2017 - 13:19

          It's strange as it sounds like its coming like at ear level or like up not like towards the bottom of the car. Not really like tyre screeching it's hard to describe. Would i be able to tell if its out of alignment by looking at the bottom?

        • Euphemistic on 24/02/2017 - 15:26

          @Clinton: Depends how much it is out by whether you can see if it is out of alignment. There may be some obvious damage, or it might only be out by a couple of mm.

          Sounds can also travel through the car somewhat, masking where they are actually coming from.

          Get a pro to check it out. Real soon.

    • supnigs super skids on 24/02/2017 - 10:55
      -1

      vteeeeccc just kicked in yooooooooo! brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

  • ClintonL on 24/02/2017 - 22:53

    So would a smash repairer be able to see if there is structural damage or damage to the wheel alignment etc?

  • doctordv8 on 25/02/2017 - 11:35

    Yes, as would a mechanic, and your insurance assessor. Bite the bullet, stop guessing and assuming anything, just take the car in and move forward with your options.

  • [Deactivated] on 25/02/2017 - 11:43

    Probably a wheel bearing stuffed after been hit, most common issue on any axel based object, bearing takes a hit, can't spin freely, now begins to self destruct and destory the shaft its on

    I would not be driving it

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