Wheel bearing noise - safe to drive?

marl · 7 Apr 2010 at 21:17

Over last 2-3 day I've noticed a noise coming from near side front wheel. I reckon its the wheel bearing.

Soonest gargage can see car is next Wednesday!

Should I stop driving it or could it survive another 300 miles?

marl · 7 Apr 2010 at 21:24

Chris_Hebden said:
300 miles is quite a lot! What car is it on? Is doing your self not an option? Personally, i wouldnt risk it

Skoda Fabia. I'm not very good at DIY so doing it myself isn't an option!

marl · 7 Apr 2010 at 21:45

Thanks for advice. I've decided not to drive it until I get it fixed - too big a risk to take!!!

marl · 8 Apr 2010 at 18:20

MikeHiow said:
All those condoning driving it should explain that to a local girl who noticed a wheel bearing noise and had the wheel fly off at 80MPH just 50 miles later. You need to consider the possibility that its already packed out with grease.

Would you be fine, maybe. Is it worth risking your life for? Probably not.

Or injuring someone else! Of course not. Car is off the road until I get it checked by mechanic!