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My Car Sounds Funny

Got a noise coming from under the hood... and this time it's not the neighbor's prize-winning Siamese?

Our Car Talk Car Noise Emporium can help.

Play through the entire assortment of nearly 30 car noises — from "nya, nya, ohm, ohm, nya, nya" right on through to "who, whu, wuuu, wuuu" — or, if you've got a particular noise in mind, just click on the appropriate part, hear the noise and read the official diagnosis.

Crank the volume on the ol' PC and get ready!

Car Noises



Engine/Front | Cabin | Rear | Side | Wheels/Tires
I don't know where it's coming from | Car Noises Intro


   

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