Over the last couple of weeks (following a small bump which resulted in a new subframe) I've been hearing a strange noise from the driver side tyre that sounds like there's something stuck in the wheel. My brakes are VERY squeaky too. The day of my bump my austin mini mayfair (1987) was supposed to go into the garage as my wheel bearing is very very tight, so I'm presuming it was going in for a replacement wheel bearing (Something to do with roller bearings??....)
Does anybody have any idea how much this is going to cost me? I've already spent a small fortune on her and having a mini as a first car is great.... But i want to make sure the repairs that get done are done properly and that i'm not being ripped off. Also, how much of a danger is it driving with an overtight wheel bearing? I rarely drive fast but when I've picked up speed the noise stops completely (or it's lost in the noise of the accelerator) but is very noticeable when I slow down.
Any help would be much appreciated - 18 yr old who's a small fish in a big pond when it comes to cars.