Ford KA creaking

Byatt

It's 2003, recently been in for a full service, but since then, about 3 weeks, there has been a worsening creaking noise when driving. It sounds like old bed springs. Initially it seemed to appear over the front left side, now it seems both sides, and to me sounds horrendous in the car, have no idea what it sounds like outside. I'm convinced something is going to drop off. :eek:

Obviously I will take it back to garage, but any ideas please?

Also, appears to have an oil leak, spots on the road where I park, nothing major, but still...

forgotmyname

Broken spring(s), Worn suspension bushes? Worn balljoints?

Its good to know you have been driving it for 3 weeks without checking. Broken springs can escape the shock and puncture the tyre. Imagine that at speed.

Byatt

It initially was intermittent (sp), and I have no idea about cars so don't know what a bushes, ball joints are or what they do. But thanks anyway, great help. Plus I hardly drive at the moment, so although 3 weeks, not driven every day.