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QUIZ: Guess that car noise

5 noises your car might make and what they mean.

By Lauren Ferrone
Published: Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Fingernails being dragged down a blackboard, a mozzie buzzing in your ear, and your alarm going off at 5am – there are a few noises you probably wish your ears could unhear. And then there are certain sounds you shouldn’t ignore, especially when it comes to your car.

Put your knowledge (and hearing) to the test to determine how many car noises you can identify. Press play on each video below and choose your answer by clicking on A, B or C.

1. You're cruising along, minding your own business until you hear this sound. What is it?*
- A. Power windows malfunctioning
- B. Windscreen wipers in poor condition
- C. Brake pads need replacing
2. You press a little harder on the accelerator and hear an odd rumbling sound. What's that noise?*
- A. Driving on a flat tyre
- B. A car about to backfire
- C. Driving over speed bumps too fast
3. 'Well, that doesn't sound healthy,' you think to yourself. What's that noise?*
- A. Wet shoes pressing on the brakes
- B. A problem with your brakes
- C. Worn out windscreen wipers
4. You're sitting at the traffic lights, listening to the car's radio before you hear something in the distance. What's that?*
- A. Static from the car's radio
- B. Air escaping your tyres
- C. A leak from the engine
5. Here's a noise that's not ideal. What could be the issue?*
- A. Faulty spark plugs
- B. Tyres scratching along the kerb
- C. Flat battery