Yesterday I went out and bought a Karoq SE 1.6 TDI on 75k miles 2018. 

 

I brought up to the dealer about the car being due for cambelt and waterpump change but he told me that they should last up to 140k miles. I think he was having me on tbh but at the time I just went a long with it. 

 

Is this correct and if not how soon should I get it done?

 

My problem is I can't really afford to get it done too close with another baby on the way money is tight.

Below has been posted previously on this forum - however some owners are taking a slightly more cautious approach and renewing at 8-10 years instead - if you bought from a Skoda dealer then it should have warranty - you could always get them to confirm belt interval by email for piece of mind 

Posted 6 July, 2023

I’ve had confirmation from Skoda UK that the TDI (the 1.6 at least) has a belt change interval of 140,000 miles with no time limit, only mileage.

I’d return the car if possible - if the belt hasn’t been changed in 6 years / 75k miles - it’s a risk that could result in a very expensive repair.

10 minutes ago, Berisford said:

I’d return the car if possible - if the belt hasn’t been changed in 6 years / 75k miles - it’s a risk that could result in a very expensive repair.

Although I tend to be a bit wary about these things - isnt the dealer now confirming/advising the latest service interval? I guess the real test is if a car has been otherwise properly serviced but the belt goes before 140k - would Skoda say well it was only ever a "recommendation" ? 

51 minutes ago, mistac said:

Although I tend to be a bit wary about these things - isnt the dealer now confirming/advising the latest service interval? I guess the real test is if a car has been otherwise properly serviced but the belt goes before 140k - would Skoda say well it was only ever a "recommendation" ? 

I run a 2010 1.6tdi Golf - bought it new when the belt interval was hailed as being 100k - that was quickly revised down shortly after to 5 years.

If the new belts are indeed 140k with no time limit why doesn’t the criteria apply to earlier engines after a belt change?

In the 80’s when belts became fashionable I was in the driving tuition business and lots of my competitors were suffering expensive premature failure with no help from manufacturers. The reason given I recall was that lots of engine stalling puts excessive sudden strain on the belt. Could have been true?

Either way, despite my Golf being DSG and thereby giving the engine a easier life I’ve stuck to the 5 year regime, coming up to my third change in a couple of months - the pain and expense suffered by my competitors all those years ago still has a haunting effect on me….😁

Skoda UK pervious recommendation for cambelt replacement at 5 years, regardless of mileage, was always out of step with remainder of VW Group manufacturer's  (who use exactly the same engines) Skoda UK revised the cambelt replacement interval to match the others around the middle of last year.  

Exactly and there aren't scores of folks saying 'my belt broke' 😁