reversing is this to do with the brakes

2006 VAUXHALL MERIVA
121,385 MILES • AUTOMATIC
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DAWN MCCAGHREY
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when i reverse to the left stop and then put into drive to pull away as I do so there is a clicking sound. this stops once I have straightened up and pulled away. what is this please? I have not notice if I reverse to the right.
Apr 1, 2017 at 11:34 AM
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Clicking while backing up and turning to the side is often the result of a worn outer CV joint. A mechanic can tell that by the sound when he takes a short test-drive.
Apr 1, 2017 at 2:19 PM