xrayman

Hi all, Just wanted a bit of advice please. Recently bought a runaround 2006 e92 330d with 130k. All good so far. I've noticed on full right lock, just as it's released it makes a loud knocking sound - only when stationary. Its not there when moving or on left lock. No issues with driving it, no vibration and no play. I thought it might have been suspension related but the local garage (good guys) checked everything out and said the suspension/CV joints etc all looks fine. They advised to take it to an indie as it could be the steering rack. Any advice on this and the possibilities? Is it dangerous to drive? Thanks in advance.

Great, thank you! Sounds very reasonable and fair.. Would I benefit at any point obtaining an independent mechanical inspection of the car? Like initially, I don't want them to say it's a normal characteristic of the car and the head-to-head testing against similar cars didn't reveal much difference in noise. Cheers!!

Thanks Dave. That's very useful. 😁 I am bit surprised why the whooshing sounds seemed better after the new turbo was fitted. Prior to fitting they assured me all the hose fixtures were not leaking and they did a 'smoke test'.. I'll probably give them another chance to sort it, but I'm a little worried of being fobbed off. I'm also more concerned that even if they were to 'fix' it, this may well be a temporary repair and I don't want to be lumbered with a dud care which is inevitably going to give me issues down the line once the used car warranty expires. Could there be an underlying inherent fault obviously not related to the turbo. It's a real shame as I really like the car otherwise and it's high spec. Do you think it's best to give them a final chance to sort it pointing out that I will be going down the SOG act if all fails? I understand that there is a 6-month time limit for this. I also part paid with credit card, so that option is also available. Thanks again 😊

Wanted some advice please. Bought a 2016 330d from main dealer couple of months ago. a few weeks later, could hear a whooshing sound on acceleration (not the usual Turbo whistle). Took it back, they apparently did all the tests but couldn't find anything wrong. They said all the intake hoses etc were fine. Eventually I insisted it was abnormal (compared head-to-head to other similar models), and they agreed, and they ended up replacing the turbo (under warranty). This seemed to sort the noise out. But now 3 weeks later, it's returned. Not sure sure what to do. I am 100% sure it's abnormal. It's becoming a headache. Am I within my rights to return it for a refund? I'm happy to get an independent garage to check it out if need be. Thanks.