Q: Car makes sound like muffler is loose.
Car makes loud rattling noise when it starts. It may be a loose muffler.
Hi there. Noises can be deceiving; they resonate and are difficult to pinpoint. In a case like this, your best bet is to take your vehicle to a professional, such as a technician from YourMechanic to have it inspected.
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