We have a horrible loud noise coming from the wheel area of the car - only happens when the car is going very slow, rolling speed ,it sounds like something is old and rusty but I don't think thats the case.only way it goes a way for a while is- if I brake or speed up ,it never happens when car is going fast so never hear it on motorways,mostly happens around town and supermarket car parks anywhere when the car is slow around 10mph ..any help would be greatly appreciated cheers

 

avoid supermarket car parks or around town driving.

 

I can't pal, have to take my grandmother shopping and the gf works in town lol. Any ideas what it could be really doing our heads in as the noise comes and goes.it definitely brake or wheel related as when we brake to slow down it goes when the brake pedal is pressed down and comes straight back as soon as its released

 

sounds to my untrained mind like brake pads rocking in the disk.

 

Probably a wheel bearing if it goes away on braking. Generally when you brake it straightens the wheel and sort of centres the bearing if you understand what I mean. Have seen it a few times.

 

Cheers guys.but the noise only seems to appear at slow speeds can't seem to remember it happening past 20mph would this happen if it was the wheel bearings or pads lose between discs cheers

 

Jack the car up and see is there any movement in the wheel.

 

Very useful, mines doing the same thing and more so when on full lock so we are off to the garage soon and will report back to see if it helps you . Andy

 

Cheers guy's seem to be a common problem these types of mysterious noises