Wheel bearing failure - Should they have been spotted during service?
I own a used kia Rio (52 plate) with 42,000 miles on the clock. Eight days ago I had it serviced. Now, 50 miles later, the wheel bearings have failed, melting the drum and points. It is going to cost me £180 to fix.
It was the garage apprentice who it turns out service the vehicle. Should this not of been spotted during the service?
It was the garage apprentice who it turns out service the vehicle. Should this not of been spotted during the service?
Asked on 6 April 2016 by Shaz
Answered by
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Presumably you bought this privately? If from a dealer, the dealer is liable. Bit a wheel bearing problem would not necessarily be detected during a normal service so the garage is not liable.
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