johnmb

So will be at 60k miles in a few weeks , Main Skoda Dealer has quoted me £310 for the full cam belt kit plus water pump on my Octy 1.9 tdi 130 bhp. Booked in for next week How does this rate on price , could not find an independent in Kent who would do it for substantialy less so taking the dealer route and asked them to check for any warranty work , as it will just be under the 60k mark .

Tom_vRS

£310 all fitted at a main dealer is a very keen price, especially if that includes the water pump!

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johnmb

Thats what i thought , think they have a discount for cars they service , but an independent would have only been £30 cheaper and i have asked the dealer to check for any warranty work at the same time and they agreed so long as the miles are less than 59950 . I will update when it is completed . Thanks

Jimmy

I've just paid £350 for a cambelt incl waterpump and tensioners on the wifes A4 at an indy specialist. I think the Audi's a bit of a bitch for access though so probably more labour charge. Sounds a good price though.

Lummox

The A4 has great access.

Once you have moved the front into the service position

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Tom_vRS

So in theory, should a cambelt change be cheaper on the A4 than the Octy? Assuming labour rates are the same etc.

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Martin J

Which dealer are you using in Kent?

I need to have my 110TDi done.

Thanks.

stevenh

I've just been offered it done on my car (4 years old in Sept) for £100 labour all in by a VW Technician - obviously a backhander but he has done this job 100s of times so should know his way around.

I also have a Mercedes mechanic at the end of my road who tends to do all of my work so my loyalties are split

I have been pricing up the parts, looking at GSF and ECP websites - what is the difference between the Timing Belt kit and buying the belt/tensioner separately?

Does the kit include the tensioner?

Are there any other bits required apart from belt/tensioner/water pump?

Cheers,
Steven.

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P.S. What is the Briskoda discount for GSF?

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cliver

I've just been quoted £308 for cambelt change on my 130 bhp tdi from local skoda dealer (includes 2 year warranty on parts)

fatty5000

The belt kit comes with belt, tensioner and another bearing. Had mine done today
a mate got me some discount from an audi garage it cost £45 inc vat. the guy on the parts desk had told me £85 plus vat.

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johnmb

I am useing Sherlodge , have had a couple of services by them and they do a lot of the Kent Police cars they are near Gillingham/Wigmore off junction 4 of the M2 .

fatty5000

Sorry got a bit confused this kit relates to the octavia vrs

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AcW

I got 4 quotes for the cambelt change on my 110 tdi and the best was £495!! 3 independant and one main dealer All in Ayrshire, Scotland. £310 sounds like a bargain

Martin J

Cliver

Which Skoda dealer did you use?

Thanks

Martin J

JohnMB

Will give them a try.

Thanks

johnmb

Just a quick update , had the belt Kit and Pump done on wednesday of this week , all in cost was £329 included the coolant change as well , also had a courtesy car for the day . Glad it is now done and i can tick that job of the list . If any one does get Sherlodge in KENT TO DO THIS JOB GET A DISCOUNTED QUOTE FIRST , it is worth it as the real cost was more like £395 .

div

ooops bit late now as you have ahd it done but GMS garage in maidstone are a really good independant that i have used before and i am sure they are a lot cheaper