Morning all,
Long time lurker and first time poster!
I've recently bought a 2012 ES - 12,000 miles on the clock and serviced at Honda every 1500 miles, the thing looks brand new inside and out.
It's replaced our reliable but long suffering 2005 150,000 mile SE.
I was cautious about buying a ten year old car being so low mileage, with concerns about perished rubbers and a lazy engine. But so far so good, feels planted on the road and feels responsive to drive.
It passed MOT before I picked it up without any advisories.
The only thing that is getting under my skin is a "Squashing" or "Squelching" noise coming from the front suspension going over speed bumps. It's not a problem if I slow right down before the bump, but if taken a bit too cavalier it makes the noise. Interestingly, only going "up" the bump, and not on the way down.
It sounds not too dissimilar to when a dog is chewing a heavy rubber toy.
Bumps in the road, pot holes and uneven surfaces are fine, the suspension on the front and rear don't bat an eyelid, it feels great. So I'm confused what it could be, or whether I should be concerned.
Any help you can offer would be superb and I'll appreciate any suggestions.
-Lewis