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Hi there, just for reference, does anybody here has a quote for the entire timing chain swap intervention? Last December, I took my 2013 1.2 TSI Rapid to the local VW/Skoda oficial mechanic for a normal checkup. In during it, they told me the timing chain was doing some noise so it should be changed. I have to say, I don't hear anything special, but I am no expert. Still, I asked for a quote on the intervention: around 1200€. This includes battery change and new wiper blades. Still, I found this price way too high. What do you think? In in end, I decided, for now, not to do anything. I know it may be a risk 😕 Next April I will take the car to another guy to have a second opinion.

Many thanks for this. In the meanwhile, I have been out of Portugal, and thus my reply delay. I will check a second opinion with another mechanic. Last time I drove it, it just seemed fine (I can't hear abnormal noises), but again, I am no expert on this. I am checking that thread!

Thank you for your reply. Well, £360.98 wouldn't be that bad for me (around 433€). I haven't been in Portugal and will not be there for a few weeks, so only my parents are driving it now. We use it mostly for urban driving. The car does not make long trips. So, I have decided to wait a little bit and see what happens 😕 or better, what does not hopefully happen! In any case, I asked my parents to be on alert for any strange noises and whatnot. I will ask for a second opinion from another mechanic when I return next April.

Hi all! Recently I had an issue with my Rapid's front right window elevator button. I brought the car to the oficial dealer in Portugal and took the opportunity to ask for a general check-up. In the end, they told me the timing chain had to be replaced plus all the related parts. I found it a bit strange, since the car does not even have 90K Km. They presented me a rough budget of around 1200€ (1011 GBP), labour + parts (also including other non-related things such as new battery and wiper blades). What do you think about this? Is the timing chain a part that needs maintenance or substitution after a certain milage? The car seems to be driving and working normally as always, specially weird sounds or anything. Thank you in advance, Kind regards, Happy Holidays and New Year 2022, Francisco.