I am finding it hard to believe that my timing belt is due for change. My car is now almost 6 yrs old and has 25000 (motorway) miles on the clock. I have owned it since new and only use it once in a while to take the family to holiday resorts. Otherwise, it will be locked in a garage waiting for the next holiday. I was told belt change is long overdue as it should be changed at 40000 miles or four years, whichever happens first. My brother who lives in Germany told me he was told by VW AG that they recommend 'checking/changing' the belt at 80000 miles regardless of time. Which is which?