Service costs - 1.6 mk4 Golf

Hi,

We have just bought a 2000 V Reg 1.6 Golf SE. It has the 8 valve engine. It has 70k on the clock and was last serviced at 58k but no sign that the cambelt has been changed so i think it needs a major service + cambelt. I have telephoned the Lion Garage in Leicester and they have quoted:-

Main Service £230
Cambelt £200

I assume that these prices include VAT. I have also been told that the water pump should be changed at the same time as the cambelt so that would be extra. All in i would think about £550 incl the £45 they quoted me for an MOT.

However, i have also found this garage on the web, based in Coventry:-

http://www.justvwaudi.co.uk/index.htm

They only charge £115 + VAT for the main service. Can anyone tell me why they vary so much and does anyone have any experience of these 2 garages?

Thanks for any help.
Wid77

sorry i can't help you however i have the same car (almost. V reg 1.6 S) with 54,000 miles, I'd like to get mine serviced too and am wondering how much i should expect to pay.

I believe it needs:

Service
New Cambelt
Water Pump,
New Brakes?

ANyone know of any other commonly replaced/fixed parts?

Regards

Simon

If i was you i would expect to pay about £150 max for a full service, about £120 for a breaks, £200 for cambelt and prob about £50 for water pump + you will need new G12 coolent about £20 or so.