Cliffw

Thanks everyone. Having done my research as a total novice, and with your help, I would assume the cambelt too. The sales rep from the Skoda dealership mentioned 'drive belt' over the phone. Really appreciate all your help. Thank you. Makes total sense. I'll let you know how I get on.

Many thanks Expatman. Really appreciate you taking the time to reply. I just couldn't get my head around how they can say it's X number of years rather than miles. I'd feel better if there was some kind of visual inspection involved. They also didn't mention the pump would need doing. Any ideas on how much a local garage might/should charge instead of the dealership please? Another thread mentioned their dealership having a deal on doing the belt and pump at the same time, so I'll investigate that, but I need to do my due diligence as the amount the quoted for some other work was absurd.

Car registered in 2014

Sorry, should have said. It's a 1.6 Diesel. (Greenline) Thanks for your help

Hi, I'd be really grateful for some expert advice please. Our Yeti has about 60k miles on the clock and when it was last in at our local dealer they advised the drive belt needs changing as part of the service routine. I'm wondering if this really needs doing yet, or if there are other factors to consider (I'm a bit sceptical about the service routines in general)? I'd like to avoid the engine dying, but it's a fair old expense right now, albeit not as expensive as a new car! If it does need doing, any ideas how much I should expect to pay at a local dealer please? Many thanks for your help. With best wishes, Cliff