Vauxhall Meriva - Wheel Bearings

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Mon 16 May 2022 20:40
Vauxhall Meriva - Wheel Bearings - Jet packs
I had the 2 front tyres changes at the start of April. I thought as the tyres were new and a different make to the ones I usually buy that the noise they made was just road noise. Fast forward a few weeks and the noise is getting worse! I thought that the front left looked low on pressure. As I was filling it up I noticed that only 4 of the 5 bolts were present! I contacted National Tyres who fitted them and was asked to bring it back in. Bolt added and they said the wheel bearings are worn but it’s the front right that’s gone. Complaint made and they claim that 5 bolts were fitted and the noise is from the front right not front left that I claim was missing a bolt. They don’t concede any coincidence and have offered me a second opinion at another National Tyres centre.

2 Questions, Could the missing bolt have caused damage to the bearings? And where do I stand with them fixing it??

Thanks in advance
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Mon 16 May 2022 20:53
Vauxhall Meriva - Wheel Bearings - elekie&a/c doctor
Missing bolt is not going to cause any problem with the wheel bearing . National tyres have replaced the bolt . If the wheel bearing is noisy , either leave it until it gets worse , or get it fixed.
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