Phew!

[ironphoenix]

When the garage calls to say that both front wheel bearings need to be replaced, to the tune of $640 plus tax, and that it's not covered under the powertrain warranty, I'm very happy to find that they are mistaken, and it is indeed covered for my 2009 Mazda. I got them to check again, and they came around to my way of thinking.

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[mustangsallie33.livejournal.com]

I have noticed the same humming noise in my 2003 Mustang and my mechanic tells me it very likely is a wheel bearing, although I have not had it checked yet. I do think your car is rather 'young' to be having this problem. Wheelbearings do not usually fail that soon.

[ironphoenix.livejournal.com]

*nods* That was the consensus of the folks I talked to at work, too. Hopefully, the new set will last better!

Are you planning on getting yours replaced?

[mustangsallie33.livejournal.com]

Yes, if it is necessary, although mine are no longer covered by a warranty.

[ironphoenix.livejournal.com]

I guess that's one of the downsides of a car getting on in years... the maintenance bills go up until they reach the value of the car.