What's wrong with my Corolla?

What's wrong with my Corolla?

I have a 2003 Toyota Corolla and it is making loud scraping noises the past three days. It lasts for about a mile of driving.

Our answer:

Hi Phil,

As ever, it's very difficult to assess such problems from afar. It could be a range of things, from loose body work or under-body components to something broken in the suspension or powertrain, to worn brakes or even something small like a stone stuck in the brakes.

You really need to bring it to a mechanic sooner rather than later to rule out anything dangerous.

Shane O'Donoghue

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