What is causing a grinding, scraping sound from under my car?

Answer by  scott63 (140)

If the grinding sound is non-metalic, check your tires for clearance in the wheel wells. Also check to see if anything is dragging.

Answer by  dx10 (144)

Check underneath your car. Many times a plastic 'splash shield' can be torn, and will drag on the road. Worn suspension bushings can also cause this noise.

Answer by  DMcBride (18)

The most likley answer would be your brakes. The noise occurs when the thin brake pad starts to scrape against the brake drum.

Answer by  ppremise (200)

The most likely case is that there is something caught under your car that is dragging along the ground, or you have a loose, low hanging muffler.

Answer by  TwoToneDodge (2204)

Check under the car. After an unexpected sharp turn or sudden bump something may have become lodged under the car or a piece of the car has come loose.