Squeeking from the rear of the car

[shimmy]

cracked rear subfame mounts

[danr55]

Originally Posted by shimmy

cracked rear subfame mounts

Is this the same as exhaust mounts?

They took it in today and fixed the battery cover in the boot! Said it was all fixed. Lo and behold I got half way home and found actually it was still squeeking just as much!

[shimmy]

Originally Posted by danr55

Is this the same as exhaust mounts?

They took it in today and fixed the battery cover in the boot! Said it was all fixed. Lo and behold I got half way home and found actually it was still squeeking just as much!

exhaust mounts can go rear or mid car. rear can cause a rattle and mid can cause a knocking imho

a squeak is more likely to be suspension related or subframe mounts cracks which is a big job but bmw pay. If they check for cracks under the car near subframe mounts or in the boot they will find out pretty quick if they know what they are looking for

[danr55]

Originally Posted by shimmy

exhaust mounts can go rear or mid car. rear can cause a rattle and mid can cause a knocking imho

a squeak is more likely to be suspension related or subframe mounts cracks which is a big job but bmw pay. If they check for cracks under the car near subframe mounts or in the boot they will find out pretty quick if they know what they are looking for

Cheers Shimmy. Booked in to go back next weds and will take a technician for a test drive so they can hear the noise. it's definitely not a knocking! They apparently checked over the rear suspension but clearly missed something.

[shimmy]

Originally Posted by danr55

Cheers Shimmy. Booked in to go back next weds and will take a technician for a test drive so they can hear the noise. it's definitely not a knocking! They apparently checked over the rear suspension but clearly missed something.

where are you based?

[mole]

Originally Posted by shimmy

subframe mounts cracks which is a big job but bmw pay. If they check for cracks under the car near subframe mounts or in the boot they will find out pretty quick if they know what they are looking for

Are BMW paying for repair of subframe cracks even on non warrantied cars?

[shimmy]

Originally Posted by mole

Are BMW paying for repair of subframe cracks even on non warrantied cars?

yes as long as they cant wriggle out of it (aftermarket suspension or other mods related to subframe failure etc etc)

[mole]

Originally Posted by shimmy

yes as long as they cant wriggle out of it (aftermarket suspension or other mods related to subframe failure etc etc)

Interesting, wonder how long for

[danr55]

Originally Posted by shimmy

where are you based?

Marlow, Bucks...

[shimmy]

Originally Posted by mole

Interesting, wonder how long for

after the US class action i doubt they'd try to wriggle out generally as their rep might get tarnished

just make sure if you take your car in for something that could be for subframe mount cracks either dont wear any a/m suspension or wheels OR go to an Indy garage first to get it checked. Simpsons will check it in 30 mins max