Rubbing sound happens only on hot days

directionals and headlights) is loose, and is rubbing against the steering wheel.

While the noise is probably not dangerous, I’d feel better if you had your mechanic hear it and confirm that. So next time it starts making the noise, drive over there and block the exit of their garage. That’ll guarantee that someone will be instantly available to listen to it.

If your mechanic hears it and confirms that it’s nothing dangerous, then, as an experiment, buy yourself a can of silicone spray. You’ll also need a large apron of some kind. Maybe you can walk out with one after your next set of dental X-rays.

Then, next time you hear the noise, pull over, don the apron, and spray a shot of silicone in the space where the steering wheel meets the steering column. Leave the apron on for the rest of your drive, so the silicone doesn’t drip all over your powderblue pantsuit.

If the noise goes away immediately, then you’ve at least identified the location. And, if you’re lucky, it may stay gone for a while — a girl can hope.

If the silicone does nothing or the noise comes back right away and it’s really driving you nuts (we can tell it is, Laura), then ask your mechanic to dig in and investigate more. Unfortunately, figuring out exactly what it is will likely involve removing the steering wheel and poking around the steering column. And that runs into money.