Knocking noise NSF

[griff88]

Was after some help. Recently bought A6 C7 2.0tdi 

Car has developed excessive knocking on the NSF the shock and spring have recently been replaced (prior to purchase) 

The knocking is only at low speed over rough roads and cornering right (roundabouts) 

I have replaced NSF drop link but to no avail bushes look ok banana arm bush looks slightly cracked but no evident play. 

The knocking it's self is quite excessive feels like front end is about to drop off and you can sometimes feel it too.

 

Anyone else had something similar?

[Steve Q]

If you've bought this from a dealer within the last 30 days then they should be fixing this free of charge as you have the right to reject a car within 30 days of purchase. 

[griff88]

Unfortunately no I didn't I was offered Warranty which I did take however because it was higher mileage it was only bare minimum (the components that never break) I heard warranty and should have read we live and learn lol the dealer was also 3 hours away so reluctant to take it back for a component that may not be covered 

[cliffcoggin]

It sounds like one of the constant velocity joints is worn out, which is a MOT failure. The dealer is obliged by law to sell only roadworthy vehicles, and to repair or replace within a month of purchase any such faulty vehicle, no matter what worthless warranty (and they are all worthless,) you have purchased. Take it back.

[griff88]

Cheers looks like I'm taking it back then lol. I'm not sure it is CV joint definitely suspension orientated as it's more a clunk on up and down movements as opposed to a rotational movement. 

Taking it to one of the warranty companies authorised repairers tomorrow for a free checkup on suspension and steering. I'll push the warranty after if they find something I've missed.

I did have a thought that the shock top is loose after new shock was fitted. So maybe I should take it back to that garage as was only done in June