What damages can be caused improperly towing AWD car

2018 BUICK ENCORE
37,600 MILES • 4WD
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TUTS333
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I have an AWD car that was stolen. Police believed it was towed since it's a 2018 car. I noticed that when driving when I come to a stop, or decelerate(like when turning) and accelerate I hear a noise from the back of my car. It kinda sounds like metal straining, the car jerks a little bit and keeps going. My insurance doesn't think it's "claim" related they think its possible normal wear and tear. Any advice on what I should do?
May 9, 2020 at 10:58 AM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

Yes, it is entirely possible to damage an AWD vehicle by being improperly towed. Was the sound there before being towed? Usually when it comes to us trying to diagnose a sound we ask you to make a video with your cell phone of the noise and have you upload it here.Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
May 9, 2020 at 6:08 PM
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