edd_t Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Earlier in the year I had a real dodgy noise coming from the rear of the car. When I had my MOT and Service i got it diagnosed, and it turned out that the wheel bearing had gone. So £414 later I had a lovely new bearing and a nice silent car. This was back on September 5th when I got it sorted. But the noise has come back!!! Only 3 months later. Could a wheel bearing die that quickly??? And what are my rights, should I be able to get it fixed for free from the same place because it hasnt been very long etc etc? I don't want to pay another £400 because since then from another member I found out it could have been done from a guy for about £180!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Go and see them. Read the small print on your invioce's too. Are you sure it the same side making the noise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 P.S. who done it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockys96 Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 jeez 400 notes for a wheel bearing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted December 11, 2006 Author Share Posted December 11, 2006 It was Engine Advantages in Witham. And yup, its definatly the same noise, from the same place and the same side and the exact same charecteristics etc etc... And there is no small print Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Phone em up, ask them to take a look at it. Tbh, 4 months is a short time for a bearing to go, it may mean something more maybe causing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baz Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 was your wheel hub in a good condition when the stripped it down??? if the bearing was really bad, it could have caused wear, and thus giving u more problems now???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted December 11, 2006 Author Share Posted December 11, 2006 Just called them. They are going to have a look at the car next Tuesday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted December 20, 2006 Author Share Posted December 20, 2006 Just got the car back. They couldnt find anything wrong with it, even though it was making the noise when I gave it to them. they took the wheels of and cleaned everything! No charge. Also from my calculations took it on a 220km round trip!!!! They used my fog light, but it didnt get foggy round my way till after 5pm, HMMMMMMMMMMMMM. Now what do I do, they seem like decent people and plenty of people know them (Rolling road thread etc) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Er - how long did they have the car for? 220km = 150 miles. Even on a motorway that sounds like a 3 hour test drive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted December 20, 2006 Author Share Posted December 20, 2006 they had it all day yesterday, thats what im thinking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feakins Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 When I got my bearing done the guys at Phoenix were saying it can go again if you don't get a new part for the hub or something. Sounds like they just did the bearing and now it has caused it to go again. Give them a call at Phoenix and they will let you know which part you need to change if you like 01923228484. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted December 20, 2006 Author Share Posted December 20, 2006 thats wicked cheers matey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 150 miles? There having a f*cking laugh!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 150 miles? There having a f*cking laugh!!! last time i left my sup at the garage i wrote down the mileage and told the boss .and not to let anyone drive it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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