I was told by my regular mechanic that my rear wheel bearings are blown and need to be replaced ASAP. Apparently it requires a significant amount of dis-assembly and a special alignment procedure which they aren't comfortable with.

Does anyone have any recommendations (besides the dealer) in the Redmond/Kirkland/Bellevue area?

 

"Jag John" at Park Place is great, especially with your model range. Google "Jag John Park Place", you should find him. Made very good experiences. Had a leak in my first Xk, they ordered the part they suspected to be the culprit. When John started to work, he noticed something just wasn't closed all the way, they didn't even charge me for the part they ordered. Paid nothing. Good guy.