Car with squeeky wheel. Why?

[sbowler]

I have a 5 year old Renalut Clio with a squeeky wheel. Everytime I turn left at low speed, the front left wheel makes a noise like grinding metal. Any idea what this could be?

[Shrek2]

Could it be the drive ? The seal may be bursted. Just a thought, look for other replies.

[Shrek2]

in addition to my previous post, it usually results in a knocking type noise as opposed to grinding metal

[Doolallygirl]

Could it be the curb?!!!! hehehe I don't know what it is seriously but I'm sure my sister had lots of squeeks and weird noises coming from her Clio that was a bit older than yours and they all amounted to nothing. Get a mechanic to take a look if you are really worried though.

[Impret-Sir]

Sounds like a wheel bearing to me, very bad news if it is sounding as bad as you describe, get it looked at pronto, if it freezesxsolid the wheel could snap off!

[Mortartube]

Definitely sounds like a wheel bearing or CV joint (I think these are front wheel drive). Either way prompt action is required.

[Dagman]

Get the brake disc and pads checked, sometimes the disc can flex enough to rub on the guard, maybe the guard has beed knocked and needs moved a little.

[Dagman]

Sorry that's 'been'knocked not beed!

[Philtaz]

I'd go with Dagman. Sounds very much like worn brake pads. Get them checked/changed ASAP or you'll 'score' the discs which will result in you having to change those as well.

[sft42]

IF it's only on turning in the one direction it's most likely to be a CV (constant velocity) joint...these make one wheel turn slightly faster, the other slower, as the car turns and are a likely culprit if it's only happening in the one direction if it's a constant noise...if it's a rubbing type noise then brake discs and pads could be checked....could also be power steering damage...or wheel bearings...in other words a few things so get it to the garage.

[sbowler]

Thanks a lot for all of the reponses. I won't feel completely in the dark when i go to the garage. I'll let you know hat it is so whoever got it right can feel smug.