I am hearing a "grinding" from the front end. Unfortunately, it isn't continuous, though it is getting more frequent. Usually, it is worst when the car is cold, and goes away after a few minutes of driving. It SOUNDS like I am dragging a branch under the front end, which is initially what I thought I was doing, as I recently moved to a woody area, and the car is now parked outside as opposed to under a cover. (leaves are a HUGE problem) It only happens while moving, and doesn't APPEAR to be impacted much by speed. At least the pitch and volume doesn't seem to change.[/align][/align]It only happens when the car is in motion. If I had to guess, not being a mechanic, I'd say that the front axle needed lubrication (do they even do that anymore?), or something is trapped in the brakes, though I can't see anything. Today, for the first time, the noise came back when the car was warm. I'd take it straight to a mechanic, but as the sound is only intermittent, I can't guarantee he'd hear it. The car idles/runs smoothly, and only a few squeaks/rattles, especially for a 10 year old car. I don't BELIEVE it is a transmission issue, but I guess it could be. [/align][/align]Has anyone experienced similar issues?? What can I do myself (I'm pretty handy, but I'm no mechanic) or have a mechanic do for me to test/troubleshoot? I don't want to simply leave the car, have the guy tell meI need a new front axle (or whatever) and find out 6 months or 6 years later that all I really needed to do was grease the axle.[/align]