Can anybody out there recommend an independant garage to do a cam belt and water pump change on my VRS - SW Herts area.

Thanks

Unit 18 at Milton Keynes aren't that far from you.

• 01908 320 043
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Address Galleon wharf,

Old Wolverton Road,

Milton Keynes,

Buckinghamshire

MK12 5NL

 

Here you are. give Ali a mail and although it's about 50 mile ( based on a guess at where you are), you'll get a pleasant surprise on maindealer prices(and service).

Thanks guys, have emailed them and am just waiting for the quote.

Thought I'd post this in here seen as it's kind of relevant.

 

I've been pricing up a cambelt change on the VRS (PD) this week. I called an independent VAG specialist local to me (Wilsons - Rhuddlan, North Wales) and they charge £330 all in for belt, pump inc labour and VAT. Was expecting it to be more than that, nearer the £500 mark if truth be told.

 

I've tried calling Lightcliffe Skoda in North Wales who are a main VAG dealership just for a quote, but they're a nightmare to get hold of and the receptionist woman is rude.

 

Finally I gave my local garage a call who do most of my work and they are charging £303 all in, 2.8 hrs labour so not too bad really and a tad less than the independent place.

 

Just thought I'd share the prices on here as it always helps if someone is trying to get a rough idea of cost as it's quite a big job.

 

Marc

The belt change itself is pretty easy,only need two locking tools which are cheap to buy.

It's the lack of space for hands/tools between eng and chassis leg which make it awkward as the engine mount has to come out.

The garage are still making a decent rate at circa £200 for 2.8 hours work!

One thing I would Deffo recommend is getting a new aux belt fitted at the same time,as it's off anyway it won't cost you any more labour to have a new one fitted