Good Morning! I recently hit a pothole going pretty fast,...
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Mike V.
270 days ago
Hi, my name is\*\*\*\*\*’ve been a technician on Just Answer since 2007 and I'll be helping you today. I'm sorry to hear you are having difficulties with your vehicle. I know how inconvenient car trouble is, but together, we will get your vehicle back up and running quickly.
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Mike V.
270 days ago
This would indicate you have a bent strut or lower control arm. The grinding when turning is likely the tire rubbing the fender. I would take it in for alignment to see what's bent and then repair it and align it to resolve the issue.
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Customer
270 days ago
Hello there! I'm Kelcie
Mike V.
270 days ago
Hi Kelcie, it's nice to meet you.
I sent you a reply to look at, please review it and let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you.
Customer
270 days ago
How much do you think it would cost to repair?
Mike V.
270 days ago
It's difficult to say without knowing what is bent, I would expect a couple of hundred dollars at least, but you really shouldn't drive it with the wheel like that. It will cause more problems in the long run.
Customer
270 days ago
I haven't driven it since a day after it happened, it's just been sitting in my driveway to prevent more problems, and the little bit of driving I have done I haven't gone over 50 MPH
Mike V.
270 days ago
Ok, I think that's the best way to play it safe. You should have the front end inspected.
Once it's been checked I will be happy to give you any more info I can on it.
Customer
270 days ago
Awesome! Thank you so much, you've really been helpful.
Mike V.
270 days ago
You're very welcome, have a great day!
Customer
270 days ago
I have another question. Is it possible for both of these parts to need replacing, or is it more than likely either the strut or the control arm?
Mike V.
270 days ago
It is possible they both would need replacing, but usually it's going to be one or the other.
Customer
270 days ago
Okay. Hopefully it's one or the other, hopefully just the control arm. Struts on a BMW are so expensive to fix!
Mike V.
270 days ago
I know it! I hope it works out well too.
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Good Morning! I recently hit a pothole going pretty fast, and it bent my front driver's side wheel inward at the top. The car doesn't wobble or vibrate when I drive it, but I do notice a grinding noise whenever I make right turns....
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