Audi A5 Sportback Loud screeching noise when I start the car Inspection at your home or office.

Our certified mobile mechanics come to you 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(2,394)

How A Diagnostic Works

Instantly book a certified mobile mechanic to come to you

Mechanic diagnoses the problem and quotes necessary repairs

Your vehicle is ready to go

Fair, upfront & transparent pricing for all services

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to you now.

Customer Ratings

(2,394)

Loud screeching noise when I start the car Inspection Service

How much does a Loud screeching noise when I start the car Inspection cost?

On average, the cost for a Audi A5 Sportback Loud screeching noise when I start the car Inspection is $95 with $0 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2022 Audi A5 SportbackL4-2.0L Turbo HybridService typeLoud screeching noise when I start the car InspectionEstimate$114.99Shop/Dealer Price$124.99 - $132.49
2020 Audi A5 SportbackL4-2.0L TurboService typeLoud screeching noise when I start the car InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
2019 Audi A5 SportbackL4-2.0L TurboService typeLoud screeching noise when I start the car InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
2021 Audi A5 SportbackL4-2.0L Turbo HybridService typeLoud screeching noise when I start the car InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$104.99 - $112.48
2018 Audi A5 SportbackL4-2.0L TurboService typeLoud screeching noise when I start the car InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.02 - $112.55
Show example Audi A5 Sportback Loud screeching noise when I start the car Inspection prices

A car that screeches should always get immediate attention. Although the situation isn’t necessarily dire, belts, pulleys, and tensioners are what keep your engine and other components running properly, and damage to one of them is likely the culprit here.

Common reasons for this to happen:

Drive or auxiliary belts are worn

The most frequent cause of a car making screeching sounds is that the drive belts or auxiliary belts are old and need to be replaced. When your belts start to wear out and fray, the oils within them will come out and encourage all forms of screeching and slapping sounds.

Tensioners and pulleys are worn

The pulleys and belt tensioners that keep your belt in place can also wear out over the course of time. The tensioner helps keep the belt in place and under the right alignment, while the rubber inside your pulley helps absorb the vibrations that are generated from your engine. If this rubber part wears out, your belt may also begin to have wear issues.

Wrong torque, alignment or belt size

If the torque and alignment on the belt tensioner and pulley are incorrect, your belt may not have the proper pressure on it. Also, there are times when the wrong size belt has been installed. Different engines require different belts. If a belt is too big, it will start making sounds as well.

What to expect:

A top-rated mobile mechanic will come to your home or office to determine the source and cause of the screeching noise, and will then provide a detailed inspection report that includes the scope and cost of the necessary repairs.

How it's done:

The mechanic will inspect the belts to see whether they are cracked, worn, or frayed. From there, the tensioners and pulleys may be looked at as well to make sure they are up to spec. Minimal wear and a good fit make all the difference with a screeching belt.

How important is this service?

Belt, pulleys, and tensioners make the difference between a quiet, perfectly running car, and a noisy one that may later result in a long list of repairs. Belts can snap due to age or improper installation, and big things like your engine can break, so it's advisable to get this issue diagnosed as soon as possible.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Audi mechanics

Real customer reviews from Audi owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(2,394)

Rating Summary
2,221
85
19
12
57
2,221
85
19
12
57

Charles

4 years of experience
116 reviews
Charles
4 years of experience
Audi A5 Sportback L4-2.0L Turbo - Battery - Hendersonville, Tennessee
Charles did an outstanding job. He did the change out in my battery, was very respectful of my vehicle, very neat and very personable. Well done. Great experience!!!

Whitney

39 years of experience
783 reviews
Whitney
39 years of experience
Audi A4 Quattro V6-2.8L - Loud screeching noise when I start the car - Mountain View, California
Whitney was great. He filled in for other mechanic who called in sick. He was very professional, and was helpful in explaining what was wrong with the car. Thanks!

Chris

11 years of experience
71 reviews
Chris
11 years of experience
Audi A3 L4-2.0L Turbo - Interior Door Handle Replacement (Driver Side Front) - Salt Lake City, Utah
I would highly recommend Chris- great work and service! Very knowledgeable!

Mike

26 years of experience
145 reviews
Mike
26 years of experience
Audi Q3 Quattro L4-2.0L Turbo - Strut Assembly Replacement (Front) - Ann Arbor, Michigan
My car was troublesome for Mike but he stuck to it without complaining. He’s a good man.

Excellent Rating

(2,394)

Rating Summary
2,221
85
19
12
57
2,221
85
19
12
57
Number of Audi services completed
26334+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Audi MECHANICS
700+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

What are the Car Pool Rules in Michigan
Car Car pool lanes have been around for a few decades, and are increasingly growing in popularity. There are now thousands of miles of car pool lanes across the country, and they greatly aid an enormous number of commuters on...
10 Best Stores to Buy Auto Parts in Oakland, California
Automotive technicians rely on auto parts stores to add and replace car parts. The best auto parts shop in Oakland is O’Reilly Auto Parts.
B2105 OBD-II Trouble Code: Throttle Position Input Out of Range Low
B2105 trouble code means there's a problem with the throttle position input range in a 4WD system, caused by a loose harness or short circuit.

Squealing of the engine while going uphill and at around 2000 RPM

A squealing noise may be the serpentine belt slipping (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-serpentine-drive-belt) or one of the accessories binding. Your tensioner or pulley may be bad (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-drive-belt-tensioner) and need to be replaced. Finally, your compressor pulley bearing may be going bad and it...

Car squeaks when I turn the wheel.

This is a common issue with the Audi A4 and is often times related to the control arms (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/control-arm-assembly-replacement) in the steering. These can tend to rust and become corroded which will cause the squeaking sound you describe. There are...

Car will not crank

This may potentially be related to a faulty starter relay. This is a unit that directs power from the battery to the starter solenoid which then engages the starter when you turn the key. When this is not working properly,...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com