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All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Tfsi_Mike on June 02, 2011, 04:44:19 pm

Title: Best / cheapest place for cambelt kit
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on June 02, 2011, 04:44:19 pm: As per title please :happy2: for;

2008 Leon Cupra (edition30)
Title: Re: Best / cheapest place for cambelt kit
Post by: vRStu on June 02, 2011, 04:52:58 pm: Without question OEM from a dealer or TPS. Simple reason is it carries a warranty.

If you can get a TPS account holder to get you one it'll be cheaper.
Title: Re: Best / cheapest place for cambelt kit
Post by: nc35 on June 02, 2011, 04:59:45 pm: Gary @ IVC uses an OEM kit

In his opinion better than the VW one. From memory it was made by continental.

You could give him a call. Really helpful, good & cheap mechanic.
Title: Re: Best / cheapest place for cambelt kit
Post by: vRStu on June 02, 2011, 05:03:26 pm: Not sure I understand your reply.

OEM - Original Equipment Manufacturer. So if you're saying OEM is best then you are agreeing with my saying buy from a VAG dealer but then go on to say '.. better than VW'??

Perhaps Gary buys from GSF or Euro Car Parts who may supply an OEM part but be careful because a lot of their stuff i sold as 'OEM Quality' which is not quiet the same.
Title: Re: Best / cheapest place for cambelt kit
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on June 02, 2011, 05:04:19 pm: Cheers guys :happy2:

Maybe able to get a trade account at TPS but would probably need to be in the Uk to apply :sad:

Asked for a quote off old faithful Dave @ Sere Motors

*edit

Do Tps sell tyres??

Thanks
Title: Re: Best / cheapest place for cambelt kit
Post by: vRStu on June 02, 2011, 05:07:18 pm: TPS is -

SEAT   Leon   Cam belt kits

Year    Fitment    Part Number   RRP Parts Club Price

06>10   2.0FSi; 2.0T FSi   06F198119A   £129.50   £84.18 +VAT
Title: Re: Best / cheapest place for cambelt kit
Post by: alexperkins on June 02, 2011, 05:09:08 pm: TPS also do promotions whereby cambelt kits are up to 30% off - a very good saving
Title: Re: Best / cheapest place for cambelt kit
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on June 02, 2011, 05:12:27 pm: Quote from: vRStu on June 02, 2011, 05:07:18 pm
TPS is -

SEAT   Leon   Cam belt kits

Year    Fitment    Part Number   RRP Parts Club Price

06>10   2.0FSi; 2.0T FSi   06F198119A   £129.50   £84.18 +VAT

Many thanks.

Do you by any chance have Cupra rear brake prices (Discs & pads) from tps?
Title: Re: Best / cheapest place for cambelt kit
Post by: Viking on June 02, 2011, 06:16:34 pm: VW dealer supplied - fitted parts come with a 2 year warranty. For that reason alone I get mine changed at the VW dealers (and I drive a Seat too). Just had mine done inc. water pump for £249 all in. BKD diesel engine. Seat also have the two year warranty, but to be honest I wouldn't trust Seat dealers to touch my car while I still have a hole in my arse.
Title: Re: Best / cheapest place for cambelt kit
Post by: alexperkins on June 02, 2011, 06:21:25 pm: TPS parts also share a two year genuine warranty :happy2:
Title: Re: Best / cheapest place for cambelt kit
Post by: jackarooney on June 02, 2011, 06:33:04 pm: i work for euro we sell either skf or ContiTech if u want me to get u a price 2moro let me know
Title: Re: Best / cheapest place for cambelt kit
Post by: bacillus on June 02, 2011, 06:59:13 pm: Would this work?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AUDI-A3-TT-GOLF-CAMBELT-KIT-PART-NUMBER-06F-198-119B-/140558756008?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item20b9f468a8
Title: Re: Best / cheapest place for cambelt kit
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on June 02, 2011, 07:00:25 pm: "RETAIL PRICE IS NORMALLY: £243.73" :confused:
Title: Re: Best / cheapest place for cambelt kit
Post by: Viking on June 02, 2011, 07:27:58 pm: Quote from: alexperkins on June 02, 2011, 06:21:25 pm
TPS parts also share a two year genuine warranty :happy2:
Indeed, but parts fitted by dealers have two years labour warranty, whereas TPS supplied parts fitted elsewhere will no doubt be two years parts, one years labour. If the need arises for replacement in year 2, you'll end up paying the labour charge again. Unless your mechanic is feeling forgiving.
Title: Re: Best / cheapest place for cambelt kit
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on June 03, 2011, 04:58:51 pm: Ordered a kit for £130.00 from my regular seat dealer. labour here in germany is 270€ with w/pump
I'll get 19% German VAT off the labour.

All in for about £330. Awesome Gti quoted £354 and I would've had to wait till I'm back in Uk.
Title: Re: Best / cheapest place for cambelt kit
Post by: Phathead on June 03, 2011, 08:13:42 pm: Shop around.....most dealers are short of work so some sort of bartering can be done.

SEAT are currently offering the 2nd year service for £159....oil and pollen, with one years AA breakdown cover thrown in for free.....they do other deals so it's well worth asking. Cheaper labour rates for older motors and as most people have said you get the two year parts AND labour warranty.....!!