Cambelt Change question

[Lucchese]

I have been informed that I now need a new cambelt as the car is 5 years old (Superb MK2 2ltr 170 60K). Now Skoda Leicester would like £489 for this pleasure including a water pump. I have a friend that is willing to do the work as long as I buy the parts so I got the prices from said dealer, £204 for cambelt kit, £58 for water pump but then he said we would also recommend changing the Engine mount and drive shaft bolts (I'm sure he said some other bolt but missed that!)  for an additional £50

 

Is this true??

 

Thanks in advance

[chimaera]

Very likely correct. Transverse engined TDIs have generally needed one of the engine mounts to be removed to change the timing belt (the mount is inside the belt path) and those are usually held with torque-to-yield (TTY) bolts which are single use only. They also require careful tightening with a torque wrench or they can snap or work loose. If your friend looks at you funny when you mention TTY bolts, I'd suggest politely declining his offer to do it. There are also a bunch of specialist tools needed to lock the engine so the timing stays correct: if he doesn't have those he won't be able to do the job properly.

[Danny 57]

Negotiate with your dealer. I paid £389 including all the belts and liquids. Some have even paid less than that.  What year is your car? As if it is still in warranty and anything goes wrong, you might be on a sticky wicket.

Edited 22 March, 2018 by Danny 57

[CodeCruiser]

I thought this is a fixed price job for dealers. Can it be negotiated? My 2013 superb CR170 with 115K also needs a change.

[langers2k]

It'll depend on your dealer.

 

I've certainly had success with both my local dealers negotiating servicing and maintenance costs below those prices listed online

[Danny 57]

13 hours ago, langers2k said:

It'll depend on your dealer.

 

I've certainly had success with both my local dealers negotiating servicing and maintenance costs below those prices listed online

 

Like my mot tomorrow. Negotiated.

[silver1011]

Shop around...

 

 

[Veracity]

Just had cambelt and water pump changed (5 years old/41,000 miles) for £369 at specialist VAG Independent

[Lucchese]

I will have a look round this week. Not sure if the dealer will do anything on price

 

[drefaldwyn]

46 minutes ago, Lucchese said:

I will have a look round this week. Not sure if the dealer will do anything on price

 

 

Walk away then. There's lots of excellent independent VAG specialists around in the East Midlands. 

 

Drefaldwyn

[silver1011]

+1, if they want your business they'll put some effort in.

 

If they don't need it then chances are they won't be that bothered about doing a proper job either.

 

There's too much choice out there to roll back and accept dealer pricing as being the only option.

[Lucchese]

57 minutes ago, drefaldwyn said:

 

Walk away then. There's lots of excellent independent VAG specialists around in the East Midlands. 

 

Drefaldwyn

Hi Drefaldwyn, Have you any recommendations of VAG specialists?

[drefaldwyn]

I've PM'd you.

 

Drefaldwyn

[Jules Tohpipi]

Got mailshotted this week that it's 10% off cambelt, and cambelt & water pump, changes at main dealers at the moment. You need to book via the Skoda UK website and you get to choose your dealer. Offer ends 31 May 2018.

 

http://www.skoda.co.uk/finance-and-offers/service-and-maintenance/online-service-booking

 

Enter discount code: CAMBELT10

 

 

Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions   For ŠKODAs 3 years (from first MOT) up to 10 years old, excluding V6 models. Fixed pricing is available to customers at participating ŠKODA retailers only. All prices are (where applicable) inclusive of standard parts, labour, oil and VAT and come with a two-year parts and labour warranty. Offer ends 31 May 2018. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer and may be varied or withdrawn at any time. *Includes cambelt, tensioners and rollers as required. Excludes CITIGO.

Edited 25 March, 2018 by Jules Tohpipi

[CodeCruiser]

1 hour ago, drefaldwyn said:

I've PM'd you.

 

Drefaldwyn

 

I am interested as well please. 

[CodeCruiser]

For anyone else looking for costs,

 

Sunset (Derby): £399

McEwans (Lion Garage): £400

VAG Techniker (Sutton): £420

 

all with genuine parts. Not much difference from dealer (after 10% discount).

[shyVRS245]

On ‎24‎/‎03‎/‎2018 at 21:45, Veracity said:

Just had cambelt and water pump changed (5 years old/41,000 miles) for £369 at specialist VAG Independent

My Dad just bought 62 plate Superb Estate 170Tdi for £8,500 from main dealer and as it had 66,000miles on the clock he got them to change the belt/water pump into the price paid. They had the car advertised at £9,000.