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8/25/2009
RobJackson, VW Mechanic
Category: VW
Satisfied Customers: 418
Experience: Started working in VW/Audi dealership in 1999. 2009 Registered and Certified VW Tech. ASE Master
VerifiedThe problem could be a wheel bearing. But the first thing I would do is have the tires balanced with a roadforce balancer. This balancer puts a simulated load on the tire and will show defects that a normal balancer doesn't
RobJackson, VW Mechanic
Category: VW
Satisfied Customers: 418
Experience: Started working in VW/Audi dealership in 1999. 2009 Registered and Certified VW Tech. ASE Master
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