To be fair I had similar experience when my Forester needed a new wheel bearing at 4.5 years old. That was the days of 3 year manufacturer, followed by a 2 year limited warranty.

That was also changed under the limited 2 year warranty.

Brilliant service all round.

With all the good things we hear about Toyotas I would expect nothing less. If their cars are so well made, bearings which failed at 45K miles ought to be replaced FOC if only to save face and embarrassment :-)

I seem to remember that worn rear wheel bearings were a weak point on the Mk1 Yaris. And also on the Forester, but on all 4 corners. Seems a shame that they don't change to an improved design for successive models, but that's true of many manufacturers.

Certainly is. Maybe worth adding to the site's Good Garage Guide?

Possibly. I remember you emailing us and I forwarded your email onto the Editor. Unfortunately we can't do any more, moderators don't have Admin access to other parts of the site.

I would have expected no less from Toyota.

However, as said the rear wheel bearings on the mk1 were prone to wearing out so why does this still appear to be the case on later models, i would expect at least 100k miles before any bearing wore out.

I know no one is apparently capable of servicing a vehicle any more, but when bearings were of taper design and easily replaceable without having to buy a complete hub (genuine hubs are not cheap) it was the matter of a few minutes to repack with grease which even if performed only twice in a vehicle's life generally saw them last the life of the car.

We all know the reasoning for bearings being staked in, it's for rapid replacement, but now its a new hub how long before its a complete new axle assembly and taking this to its natural conclusion a complete replacement car.

This thread reminds me of a former colleague who was extolling the virtues of the 10 year (from memory) warranty on her Miele washing machine. She had had them out 3 times in under 6 years.

Our Miele tumble drier:- bought half price as a demo model - is now 14 years old. Faultless so far - touch wood.

Forgot to add this was our first warranty repair.

Whilst in they also did a health check and quoted for two tyres, but they aren't needed yet. Price was £70 each fitted for Davanti, probably not what I'd choose, but price was very competitive.

had to replace both rear bearing one twice and recently a front bearing, both electric windows, 3 tpms valves,,both front headlight bulbs. service manager told me i could get a service at 99k and they would warrant all those things for 10k.

Headlight bulbs? I doubt if they'd be replaced under warranty.

ive a yaris hybrid 2017.dealership serviced for the first 3 years up to 23k now at 91k. ive self serviced using main dealer service kits. i think iam out of pocket, had to replace both rear bearing one twice and recently a front bearing, both electric windows, 3 tpms valves,,both front headlight bulbs. service manager told me i could get a service at 99k and they would warrant all those things for 10k.

What? Did you think you'd be able to run a car for nothing?

Great-I wonder if they did this for you because you always had Toyota servicing with them?

No offence but that's the whole point, use the dealer for service, expect some help and goodwill if and when a problem arises .

Not quite, whilst it has always been main dealer serviced, even if you miss a few if you then take it for a main dealer service, have any repairs carried out the service will include a 12 month warranty up to 10 years 100,000 miles..