that's a suspension problem. probably a worn bushing. all bushings should be checked for cracking/wear. to test, you can spray some lubricant into them and see if that makes the creaking stop. i recommend using silicone grease.. do one at a time to figure out which one it is.

while you're at it, give the suspension a full check. ball joints is possible but usually presents with popping or excessive play. ball joints and sway bar links could present excessive play as well. check your wheel bearings.

think about when this creaking happens. does it only happen on acceleration or braking? how about cornering?

 

Guessing front lower control arm bushings.
CK

 

Check your front suspension, I get some creaking now and then but I dont have a jack at home right now. I would recommend checking front suspension though

 

Thanks for the replies.

I had the car checked out again by a different mechanic. He checked suspension, heat shield, mounts in the engine, sway bar etc, he found nothing.

Im at a loss at this point. That’s 3 mechanics that don’t know why it’s making this loud creaking ticking noise. It’s only happening when it’s colder outside, and for about 5-10 minutes depending on how cold it is. The colder it is the louder is it and the longer it lasts.

 

Checking bushings isn't hard, the issue here is that the mechanics are not looking at the car when it's cold. Can't diagnose what isn't there.

Get some silicone spray lubricant. Take it out when it's creeking. Spray a bushing with the silicone and drive again. When the noise stops you've found the defective bushing. Tell your mechanic which one to replace.

 

Most common creak is the big round bushing on the front lower control arm. Second is sway bar bushings. Engine mounts next.
CK