Hi all~

Thanks for the quick replies.

Chfx - I did initially think it was the clutch (hoping really) as it went away when the clutch was pressed down.

However the noise is definitely coming from the gearbox.

When the clutch pedal is up, idling in neutral the gearbox is effectively engaged causing the faulty bearing or whatever the fault is to make the rattling, soft knocking sound.

When the clutch pedal is pressed down the gearbox is effectively disengaged and the noise disappeared.

In addition a decreasing clanging/knocking sound became apparent from the gearbox area everytime the engine was stopped.

The car was raised in the workshop where the sound could clearly be heard to be coming from the gearbox. The mechanic also used a stethoscope type instrument to try and locate the exact area in the gearbox.

I was just reading some of the posts on here and starting to think that I would just let them replace the gearbox and all would be well when the sales manager from the dealer rang.

The manufacturer, although stating that they feel that the fault does not warrant a replacement car, have actually agreed to provide a replacement - Hooray!!!

This is in the interests of customer service and the fact that the car is only one week old.

LuvXF - Thanks for your comments - As it happens our car was destined to be the demonstrator! - we were the first to test drive it and bought it so no doubt it will be repaired and used in this way.

Thanks again - Fingers crossed the next one will be perfect.

Thanks

Andy

ps. I will let you all know what the actual problem was - apparently Chrysler want the gearbox dismantling to find out what the problem is.