Picked up a 1996 Honda Civic VTi a couple of days ago. 3 door hatchback. Travelled just over 90k miles. I know the previous owner (he's a close relative). It has been well looked after mechanically.
Driving at normal speeds and going over pot holes makes clunk noises from the front suspension. It's worse on the front passenger side than the driver's side.
The ride is fine/perfect, it's just the noises. Full lock left/right makes no noises either.
The common problem this model has with the rear anti-roll bar links has been replaced many times over the last 50k miles. Most recent one was 6 months/2k miles ago. MOT and service was also done then.
Also, the steering is a bit 'wavy', which I've experienced previously in a Fiat. That was then fixed with a new pair of front track control arms (the bushes were worn?).
But, what's causing the knocking noises?
I can't see on any of the receipts if the front suspension has ever had any attention or been reported on the road test sheets.
I want to take it to the local Honda dealer (Lookers, Nottingham), where the car has always been since brand new (I have all the receipts). What could be the possible fixes and how much would it cost?
Thanks, Tanuj.