Clicking noise when turning
Clicking on full lock or turning; often CV joints or steering components.
MEDIUM RISK
Common symptoms
- See page for quick checks
Cost expectations
Typical costs vary by car and region. Use this as a ballpark.
- DIY / parts: £20–£80
- Garage / labour: £80–£250
Most likely causes (ranked)
Start at the top. Rule out the common, cheap causes before expensive ones.
- Outer CV joint wear
- Low power steering fluid (hydraulic)
- Loose wheel bolts
- Top mount/bearing
- Steering rack wear
Quick checks (fast, low-cost)
Fast checks you can do with basic tools before buying parts.
- Inspect CV boots for tears/grease.
- Check wheel bolts torque.
- Check power steering fluid level (if applicable).
- Listen which side clicks more on full lock.
- Inspect suspension top mounts.
Recommended tools
These tools make diagnosis faster and stop you buying random parts.
Related fixes
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What to do next
- If CV joint clicking, plan replacement before failure.
- If loose hardware suspected, stop and fix immediately.