I have a 2002 Elantra GT with 76k mi. I just had it inspected this weekend and the mechanic told me everything looks good and that there is nothing he could see that I need to keep an eye on.

A friend of mine was in the car the yesterday and told me that he could hear a clank when I hit large bumps in the road and thought my rear struts were going. I also notice that when I accelerate or decelerate frequently in Manhattan traffic I can hear a small squeak coming from rear of the car.

I did some research online but don't notice any of the tell-tale bounciness I should be on the look out for. Does it sound like I new struts/shocks? Is there a better way to check?

Thanks for your help.

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