I was getting a clunking noise from the front since around October last year on my SS-V. The dealer from which I bought the car basically treated me like an idiot twice, as if the noises are in my head!
In December I went to HunterHolden - they initially tightened some stuff and lubricated something and said if it comes back they'll delve deeper.
Well eventually, last month I got the thing sorted. The sway bar bushes and front suspension bearings were swapped out, and some rubber insulators (?) fitted. All under warranty - took em two days due to not having all the parts.
the best part is, the steering it now sooooo much better - tight, like the clubsport I test drove in April. I had complained about slight play in the steering at the 15k service (original dealer) and was told it was due to the new steering columns being able to crumple safely in an accident (my previous car was pretty old).
And today I got the rear springs replaced under warranty 'cos they were making a creaking noise - apparently for a certain VIN range it's a know problem with how the spring sits. SO now my car is like new and is my faith is much restored. Guess where I'll be buying my next Holden?