Timing Belt Replacement - Recommendations Please

[Steve.r]

Hi everyone,

The time has come to get the timing belt repaired. I have spoken to the VW main dealer and they have quoted me £439 to change the belt and water pump.

I am not bothered if it is done by a main dealer of a local garage so was wondering if anyone can recommend someone in the Essex / Herts area to get in touch with. Better still, does anyone on here do a bit of private work. I would be happy to travel if the price was right.

Thanks.

Steve.

[Peter D]

What car have got, and please provide the engine code. It is on the ID label in the spare wheel bay. Find a VAG independant and get them to quote. Regards Peter

[Steve.r]

Sorry about that. It's a 2000 Passat 1.9tdi PD

[passat 130 tdi]

I just paid £300 at my local indy . took him half a day ... if they tell you more because the whole front end has to come off, quote the " service position " to them . seen it done this way and saves hours on stripping and a rebuild .... I live in the grim north , why eye man

[Peter D]

Enter 'audi independent specialist Essex' into Google. Regards Peter

[smithy602179]

try indetech at milton keynes( i believe they're also listed in the site sponsors on here) , had mine done there dropped it off at 8 had it back by midday , great service and great staff

[Steve.r]

Thanks for the replies. Smithy, do you mind telling me what they charged you. Best price I have so far is £350. Didn't think to check the sponsors, will do that now.

[Doctle Odd]

Main dealer peice seems ok to me genuine parts and warranty. Some indies use OEM or better parts some use crap. If youre going the indie route ask a few people that have used him, word of mouth is a great ad and deterrent

[smithy602179]

I know that indetech uses tps for parts as was there when they delivered on several occasions.



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