Thought I'd dig this one up from the past with an update and an additional noise...

The squeaking noise was due to some bushes requiring greasing (I think the sway bar bushes). This hasn't come back, thankfully.

The "whirring" noise still exists when taking corners - Volkspower said it was the tyres but I'm not totally convinced. However they do know their stuff.

The car still pulls to the left. This one drives me nuts even though I've learnt to live with it. Can anyone suggest a reputable alignment place in Melbourne?

Also, my brakes have a slight shudder again. I wonder what gives...

And now I have a new noise lol it's never ending. It's coming from behind the radio. It's an odd noise - like someone is trying to get out. I'm not sure how else to describe it but it reminds me of the noise when the climate changes from recirc to fresh air. I thought it was my old headunit but it's definitely not. Any ideas?