Hyundai Elantra / Avante X20 - Knocking Sound Updates

So far so good, sound no more..

It has been 2 weeks now after the rectification works is done and there is no more irritating sound. But before I can rest with my verdict, there are silly things which is not supposed to happen if the service centre is having a good quality control and follow whatever standard they have for a good maintenance and repair practice...

The works is taking more than a week but the result does pays off. After several test drive and confirm that it is due to the body knocking, my ride was taken to the panel body shop behind the service centre.

To correct it, they have to remove the front bumper, fender and headlamp... it is really sad to see my ride without these thing..
Here is the culprit.. it came from the edge of side frame connected to the body. There is a gap or crack and it is not welded and sealed properly.....
After the area is resealed, the issue solved. Thumbs up on troubleshoot and solving the problem.

Sadly, it does not ends there.. The night I took my car from the service centre, I went out testing it further and it is not far before I heard the rubbing sound. Front side of the plastic wheel cover, which is not installed properly had fell down and touched the road, adding to my surprise, most of the clips is also not installed..

Got to make another trip to SC to replace this part..
New wheel cover installed..
Pity.. they have to replace it due to silly reason. I have them checked on all the clips as well..

Just when I thought that everything is now in order, another sound is heard. This time, it is due to a misplaced part inside the fender, flapping against the body and fender..

Another trip to SC to make it right..

No matter how good they solve the problems, it all goes to drain.. poor workmanship by the panel body shop does affected the service centre reputation.

I can see that there is a lot of vehicle under repair in the same shop and wonder what would be the issue faced by the owner when they have their ride back.

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