Cambelt change on my R

[hantsred]

Just got hold of a R and looking to get the cambelt changed, can anyone recommend somewhere to get it done in the Surrey/Hampshire area, what sort of cost will I be looking at?

Should I use a dealer?

 

[fcuknafe]

Most garage's charge around £350-£400 for the cambelt change. i think the kit is around £120/150

 

[flares]

I just paid £360 on my LC for belts , waterpump & tensioners at a vag specialist

 

[lee_woollett]

Just been quoted £281 to have cam belt and tensioner changed, water pump changed, new auxillery belt (i.e. one that goes around power steering pump and alternator), change of fuel filter and re weld a bracket on my exhaust. Local mechanic who will do it at my house. I;ve used him before and he's good. Stealers wanted over £400 to just change the cambelt without the water pump.

 

[richybigman]

JKM are good in Portsmouth

 

[adrianmorris]

I can recommend AH Autos, Guildford. http://www.ahauto.co.uk/

They've been servicing my LCR for 3 yrs.

Adrian.

 

[hantsred]

To be honest I'd rather use a dealer as I've heard lots of stories about so called specialists, I've sent a few emails to my local dealers (and there aren't many) to see what they can offer me.

I let you know what I find out