Opinions Requested!

fatbob · 27-05-2007, 20:22

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Lummox · 27-05-2007, 20:23

How old is the car?

Mr Grumpy · 27-05-2007, 20:24

Yes to both tbh Bob, just to be on the safe side.
It may be an unwanted expense at hoilday time, but you can then zoom off with impunity.

fatbob · 27-05-2007, 20:32

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sharkrider · 28-05-2007, 10:53

It would probably be a good idea then, as they advise they are changed at 4 years anyway...

however mine did 78k on its cambelt no worries

(mine was due to be changed at 80k.. it was two years old..)

Chrispy · 28-05-2007, 11:08

So the interval is 60k or 4 years, whichever comes first?

Ouch.....that means I'm looking at £500 next Feb.....she'll be 4.

skudmissile · 28-05-2007, 11:45

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Originally Posted by Chrispy

So the interval is 60k or 4 years, whichever comes first?

Ouch.....that means I'm looking at £500 next Feb.....she'll be 4.

I think places like jabba and awesome can do this for less than £500.

Awesome gti are not far from ourselves and quote £295 for a cam belt change on the pd engine. Think ill be taking mine there when its due .

Chrispy · 28-05-2007, 14:36

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Originally Posted by skudmissile

I think places like jabba and awesome can do this for less than £500.

Awesome gti are not far from ourselves and quote £295 for a cam belt change on the pd engine. Think ill be taking mine there when its due .

Really?

Nice! My warranty will be all done and dusted too by January so it wont matter where I take it or whatever. Excellent. Thanks buddy.....I'll be giving them a shout.

A lad who I work with in York (Danny) took his Octy 1 vRS to Awesome for a remap I think. He was happy with the service and everything.

Lummox · 28-05-2007, 14:46

It doesnt matter where youy take it anyway.

Chrispy · 28-05-2007, 15:32

I know, it's just I imagine if Skoda wanted to be funny about warranty claims, it'd be aggravated using a non dealer for servicing etc.

I've just looked on their site.....£295 plus vat for a transverse PD cam belt change. Then there's the 20k service on top of that (£170 plus vat) if you have it all done at the same time such as at 60k.

Works out at £546.38 inc vat for the lot.

I wonder if that includes the water pump change too?

skudmissile · 28-05-2007, 15:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chrispy

I know, it's just I imagine if Skoda wanted to be funny about warranty claims, it'd be aggravated using a non dealer for servicing etc.

I've just looked on their site.....£295 plus vat for a transverse PD cam belt change. Then there's the 20k service on top of that (£170 plus vat) if you have it all done at the same time such as at 60k.

Works out at £546.38 inc vat for the lot.

I wonder if that includes the water pump change too?

I always miss the bit where it says +vat D'oh. still its not bad considering th work involved. and at least you know its being done right.

Joff · 28-05-2007, 16:47

I'd have more faith in the specialist independent garages TBH.

fatbob · 28-05-2007, 23:01

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vic · 28-05-2007, 23:10

did you use skoda or independant

fatbob · 28-05-2007, 23:13

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Chrispy Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Normanton, West Yorks Posts: 1,766 Members Car: 2004 Fabia vRS Thanks: 38 Thanked 68 Times in 57 Posts	Re: Opinions Requested! I know, it's just I imagine if Skoda wanted to be funny about warranty claims, it'd be aggravated using a non dealer for servicing etc. I've just looked on their site.....£295 plus vat for a transverse PD cam belt change. Then there's the 20k service on top of that (£170 plus vat) if you have it all done at the same time such as at 60k. Works out at £546.38 inc vat for the lot. I wonder if that includes the water pump change too? __________________ Silver '04 Fabia vRS. Jabba Custom Remap, Seat Surgeons Leather interior, Whiteline RARB, Cupra Console Bushes

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