Do you ever wonder what keeps your wheels spinning seamlessly on the road? Well, the secret lies in your wheel bearings!

These humble yet crucial components play a vital role in ensuring a smooth and safe ride. Regular inspection and maintenance of your wheel bearings are key to avoiding potential problems down the road. In this article, we'll highlight three essential benefits of keeping a close eye on your wheel bearings and the importance of seeking professional repairs.

1. Enhanced Safety: Picture this - you're driving down the highway, and suddenly you hear an unsettling rumbling noise. Neglected wheel bearings can gradually wear down, leading to excessive play and instability in your wheels. Regular inspection of your wheel bearings helps detect early signs of wear and tear, preventing the risk of catastrophic failures and potential accidents. By addressing issues promptly, you'll enjoy improved control, stability, and overall road safety.

2. Prolonged Lifespan: Like any other mechanical component, wheel bearings undergo constant stress and strain while supporting the weight of your vehicle. Over time, debris, dirt, and moisture can infiltrate these delicate parts, causing corrosion and premature wear. Regular servicing of your wheel bearings allows mechanics to clean and lubricate them, creating a protective barrier against external elements. This ensures their smooth operation, reducing the risk of friction-induced damage, and ultimately extending their lifespan.

3. Cost Savings: It's no secret that proactive maintenance always trumps costly repairs. By regularly inspecting your wheel bearings, potential issues can be identified early on, preventing them from snowballing into more significant problems. A well-maintained wheel bearing system not only avoids costly breakdowns but also contributes to the overall health of your vehicle's suspension and steering systems. This translates to significant savings in the long run by mitigating the need for expensive repairs and ensuring optimum performance of your car.

Breakdown can cause a loss of efficiency, a lack of control over the car, unsteady driving conditions and can lead to dangerous circumstances. To keep your car, truck or fleet of vehicles in top shape, make an appointment with our friendly mechanics at Northgate Automotive. We will check everything from the lug bolts to the seal and get you running in no time.

• Adjustment of the Bearings
• Bearing Replacement
• Dust Shield Repair
• Gasket Replacement
• Greasing of the Bearings
• Hub Assembly Repair
• Lug Bolt Replacement
• Roller Thrust Bearing Replacement
• Thrust Bearing Replacement
• Wheel Rim Replacement
• Wheel Stud Replacement

At Northgate Automotive we like to teach our mechanics and clients as much as possible about their vehicle. There is a certain peace of mind which comes from understanding how your vehicle operates. To help you understand key terms which have to do with your wheel bearing services, we have compiled a short list of terms:

• Bearings: Small metal balls which rotate perfectly and control the rotation of the wheels.
• Front Race, Outer Race, Centre Race: Set of bearings which come from the manufacturer.
• Hub Assembly: This is the connection between the drive axle and the brakes. This part may contain the brake sensors in some vehicles.
• Wheel Rim: Outer edge of the wheel which holds the tyres in place.
• Spindle: Carries the hub assembly and attaches to the vehicle's suspension system.

• Peace of Mind: We back all of the work we perform on your vehicle with the Repco Nationwide Warranty as we are a Repco Authorised Service Centre.
• Great Mechanics: Thanks to being a part of the Repco network, the Northgate Automotive mechanics are kept up to date on all of the latest parts and services with ongoing training seminars and service bulletins via the National Auto Tech Training Program.
• Great Value: Our connection to local vendors paired with our access to the Repco spare parts network helps us to give you the best service at the best price in Northgate.

Book your vehicles wheel bearing service in with the professionals at Northgate Automotive today!