I have a 96 honda accord ex. I bought it in march of this year with 150k miles. I need an alignment which I'm getting done tomorrow, but I've noticed that recently while I'm driving, it sounds like the tires are flat but they aren't. I've replaced 3 out of the 4 tires since I bought it along with the battery, front brake pads, as well as other maintenance. However, tonight while driving the car starting making a creaking noise on the front left side when I turn, hit a bump or just drive. My fiance pushed down on both the left and ride sides of the hood by the tire and only te left side makes that noise, he said it could be the shocks, I'm not so sure. Does anyone know what these noises mean? How can I fix it? I can't afford to buy another car, so I'd like to keep up on maintenance, I plan on driving this car for the next few years.

 

Ball Joint(s) (creaking noise)... quite common when the weather gets colder.

It would sound like you may have tire cupping issues brought on by the need for an alignment, or it could be a hub bearing making noise.

Don't go ballistic over these issues, they are easily addressed (in the grand scheme of things). You've got a good ride there.

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