Cambelt

[TDISam]

Been quoted 275 quid for my cambelt changing at a local garage (usually alright) promptly told them i thought they were taking the pi55 and have rang my usually very friendly garage and they say 150 quid still! i was under the impression a cambelt change was about 100quid maximum, its only 50 quid but its the principle of being ripped off that i mind, just seeing what the general consensus on cambelt prices is before i get pissed off at a usually nice fella, cheers

 

[andyj]

Depends on the engine and what needs removing etc to get to the cambelt....

Have you thought about DIY'ing it ?!?

£150 doesn't sound too bad though to be honest.

If you're going to supply the parts, use genuine VW/Seat parts available from your local dealer. They're alot more reliable than other brands, and they're not over pricey either.

Andy

 

[Steve_B]

£150 sounds resonably cheap. On the LC / LCR there's a fair amount of work that needs to be done to get belt out and £200 seems nearer the mark. Looking forward to having mine done this year as the water pumps due to go

 

[edc]

£60 plus parts down here last time, ABF engine.

 

[Smithy]

Dunno if TDI's are trickier in any way, but got my cambelt and new tensioner done for whatever the parts cost, but the labour was 50 quid.