Hi

Just got my 2005 Fabia vRS back from its 80k service and have noticed a metallic rattling noise at around 2,000rpm coming from the back of the car.

It's most noticeable when the engine is cold (could be that it does it at a less range of revs when warm). At first I thought it was something rattling round in the boot, but I can't seem to find any source.

Anyone had this and know what this could be? Will get my local garage to take a look, just trying to get a heads up if its something.

Ta

Could be exhaust shield? Does it happen just at the rpm, or when going over bumps?

It's most noticeable when the engine is cold (could be that it does it at a less range of revs when warm). At first I thought it was something rattling round in the boot, but I can't seem to find any source.

Have they removed the wheels - can you see the wheel nut key in the usual place?

Have they removed the wheels - can you see the wheel nut key in the usual place?

Exactly the first thing I thought of. Locking wheel nut was in bottom of well instead of in the holder so thought I'd solved it by moving it back, however the rattle remains. Hmm...