1999 Volkswagen Passat Repair?

Question

I have a 1999 VW Passat. The front left wheel well makes a loud humming sound when driven, however, the noise dissapears when I turn the wheel to the left. Was told it may be an issue with the control arm. Do you have an estimate as to how much it would cost to have this replaced?

Answer 1

the wheel barring is bad. take off the spindle and take it to NAPA they will change the barring for you. to replace the barring its going to cost you less then $300. If you take it apart and put it back together it will cost you less money!

Answer 2

who ever told you the control arm will fix it had better have a second job other than automotive repair...so.... i got a better idea ...the wheel bearing is going bad and needs replacement...between 300-450- dollars depends on who does your work and quality of parts used