Wheel Bearing Warranty

[chrissa1]

Does a new wheel bearing have a mileage/time warranty? My "Y" Reg Subaru Impreza had a new left rear wheel bearing fitted at great cost last year. I've only done about 1000 miles since then.

[mjwman]

Warranty or not there are consumer rights and fitness for purpose. A wheel bearing will have an expected life of thousands of miles - you one is therefore faulty and needs replacing by the garage that fitted it. It is you right. so do not be fobbed off by flannel from them.

[chrissa1]

Thanks for that mjw.

[Andyvon]

It sounds more like it wasn't fitted correctly Chris. Wheel bearings go on for years - provided they are correctly lubricated and not too tight. My guess is that whoever fitted the bearing over-tightened it and it's now worn. If so, the only solution is a new bearing to replace the noisy (rumbly?) bearing which is ruined.

I would go back to whoever fitted the bearing and get a refund. Then find a competent mechanic to fit a new one.

[chrissa1]

Thanks andyvon. It was our local Subaru Dealer who fitted it. It cost me £434.00.