Best Place For Cam Belt Change 2.0TDI 170 Kent

[sanstorm999]

Hello All,
I am looking for some advice please. Our A4 2.0 TDI 170 has covered 63K and has just turned 5 years old. I understand the Cam-Belt and water-pump should be replaced at 75K or 5 years whichever is sooner.

My dilemma is this: Maidstone Audi want £500 to change Cam-Belt and Water-Pump. However, GMS Ltd in Maidstone (Audi Specialist) want £390 for the same.

The last time we used an independant garage for our A4 1.8 petrol for cam-belt and clutch change the car never quite felt the same after, so am sceptical of using an indy garage that I have no experience of.

Has anyone used GMS in maidstone for this type of work. What was the quality of workmanship and service like, professional or non-chalant?

Should I just bite the bullet and go with main dealer?
Many thanks

[The Technician]

Have alook on the audi web site there are fixed prices at dealers. (see below)
Our fixed-price jobs* are:



Major service £269
Interim service £149
Cam belt £399
Brake pads & discs (front or rear) £249
Brake pads (front or rear) £129
Clutch (quattro®) £849
Clutch (non quattro®) £649
Brake fluid change £49
Front Wiper Blades £39

* Privately owned Audi vehicles over 36 months old from date of registration. Up to and including 2.0 litre engines for A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, TT and Q5. Offer may be varied or withdrawn at any time. Prices include VAT at the prevailing rate and parts and labour. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Excludes Channel Islands.

[SteveSmythe]

I used Audi Bexley in the summer for cambelt change. £399 menu price plus (optional) new water pump £70. No complaints.

[jdp1962]

I use Sanspeed in Bexleyheath for everything. They have never been anything less than perfect for all my Audis. Had a cambelt & water pump change done on two previous A4s; IIRC, they cost around £350-£400 all in.