Thanks Tez, that info's really helpful. The noise is only when I pull away, uneven ground doesn't make a difference and it's definitely a metallic sound, click click click when pulling away. No noise when car in motion. Car booked in tomorrow morning, so I'll mention the above to the bloke when I get there. Hope he's a new man!!! some mechanics get very pissed off when a 'girl' might know something about an engine!! I'll have to be very diplomatic!