I drive a 2001 VW Beetle that is nearly 100,000 miles old. When I went for my safety inspection, there was a problem with one of my wheels having too much play in it because of a tie-rod. The problem wasn't bad enough for my car to fail inspection & they didn't offer to fix it then. Does that mean that it is safe enough to drive for a while?
Steering feels normal, but every now & then when I make a sharp left turn (like 90 degrees @ intersection), it feels like one of my tires turns more than the other, kind of like slipping on ice only roads are dry. One time it happened when I was going faster, it felt really bumpy & made a thumping noise, but the other times it didn't. Do I need to get this fixed ASAP, or is it ok to wait a while if I just remember to go slow when turning left? It passed inspection so it ought to be safe enough, right?
Would this effect on gas mileage? I drive a TDI with a manual transmission (gets 50+ mpg) but I haven't gotten that lately.
2007-11-13 06:27:34 · 7 answers · asked by annabelle 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I would recommend fixing the worn part ASAP. There is a safety issue & it will rapidly wear the tire. I've seen them bad enough to actually fall apart, then the will need to be towed or you could have a serious crash.
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2007-11-13 06:33:52 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, it affects gas mileage, and yes u should get it fixed ASAP. poor steering could lead to a wreck, much cheaper to fix it now than down the road.
2007-11-13 06:31:42 · answer #2 · answered by mushpaws 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why chance it? Your health is worth forking over a couple hundred to get it fixed and it can't hurt your gas mileage to get it fixed either.
2007-11-13 06:32:43 · answer #3 · answered by gmoney 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do not pressure it . it really is extra positive to be threat-free than sorry . right here a good reason . you're putting your existence , pedestrians and different motorist existence in hands . once the steerage parts come aside you receive no administration of your motorcar . good success inclusive of your automobile .
2016-10-24 04:14:42 · answer #4 · answered by butkovich 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fix it as it can wear out the tires rather quickly and after it is fixed up will need a front end alignment also
2007-11-13 06:32:25 · answer #5 · answered by hermitofnorthdome 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fix it, if it goes while you are driving it can lock up the wheel....
2007-11-13 06:30:20 · answer #6 · answered by Pascal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your wheel can snap off at any moment!
2007-11-13 06:30:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋