What's the whirring noise in my Ford Focus?

I have a six-year-old Ford Focus C-Max and there's a funny sort of whirring noise when driving. I mentioned it to the garage before I got the car serviced but they said it was nothing when I collected the car after service. My-son-in law reckons it is the bearings in the back left wheel. What do you think?

Thanks, Robbie.

Robert Wise (Dublin)

Feb 2014 Filed under: fault

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Expert answer

Hi Robbie,

It could well be a wheel bearing. Though it could just as easily be a tyre. Best bet is to bring it to a different mechanic to have it checked over.

Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Adviser
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