Q: Why would I need wheel bearings again after only two years on my 2011 Chevrolet Malibu
We had the wheel bearings replaced on this car less than 2 years ago. Now it needs wheel bearings again. Also I paid in excess of $600 to have it done. Some people who know more about cars than I do feel this was way too much.
My car has 100000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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