Servicing light popped up on the car yesterday. Not good timing.

Car has done 36k (ish) miles, I had it switched from variable to fixed at the last service hence the odd number (but I need to check the paperwork just in case they've put in annual oil and left the damn thing on variable).

4yr/40k the car is due a timing belt. Something expensive I'd rather delay a bit if I can. Can I have a basic annual service and they have the belt done later? 3000 miles will take me 3-4 months to do when I can save up for it.

Or is it a bit of waste of time to do it piecemeal.

Have a look on JKM's website, it gives a good idea of what is due / done and at what intervals and on which regime although better prices can sometimes be got elsewhere.

Servicing light popped up on the car yesterday. Not good timing.

Car has done 36k (ish) miles, I had it switched from variable to fixed at the last service hence the odd number (but I need to check the paperwork just in case they've put in annual oil and left the damn thing on variable).

4yr/40k the car is due a timing belt. Something expensive I'd rather delay a bit if I can. Can I have a basic annual service and they have the belt done later? 3000 miles will take me 3-4 months to do when I can save up for it.

Or is it a bit of waste of time to do it piecemeal.

It's 4 year and 60 or 80k for the cambelt (depending on engine) certainly not 4 years 40k.

I got a good deal on a service while they were doing the belt anyway, but it's something you'd have to negotiate.

Oh right.

I thought 4yr/40k seemed very low.

If that's the case I'd just get it serviced and the cam belt would be due next July.which give a bit longer to save.

It's 4 year and 60 or 80k for the cambelt (depending on engine) certainly not 4 years 40k.

I got a good deal on a service while they were doing the belt anyway, but it's something you'd have to negotiate.

4 Years and 40K, my cambelt would deffinately have been changed!!. Think you should have a look at an engine thats had a cambelt break, you are good for a 3 grand plus repair. I get my belt changed with genuine VAG parts all for the sum of £80 and get peace of mind.

Car isn't much over 3yr old so the belt will get done on it's 4th birthday.