MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => How to Guides / Troubleshooting => Topic started by: OSB on February 21, 2013, 08:30:10 am
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Just been quoted £637 for a cam belt change on my wife's MK6 2.0 TDI from the main stealer...
That sound really high - what do you recon out there?
I am getting a quote from my local indy garage.
Any sugestions for a reliable job in the guildford/woking area?
Thanks
(about to be poor OSB)
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How much?
That seems absolutely insane to me...
My belt is due, I personally buy the kit myself as I have a friend who works in a motor factors therefore I get them cheap but none the less I recall only paying in excess of 200 for labour and that included the supply and fitment of a intercooler pipe, my local garage is cheap... but not 400 pound cheap lol!
I would suggest getting another quote mate, would also be good to find out how long the book time for a belt change is as it will give you an idea of what labour time you should be paying....
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Well ..... have now had 3 quotes from local indy garages, ranging from £559 to £473 using genuine VW parts and including water pump.
Origional stealer quote did not include water pump - that would have taken it to over £750!!!!! WTF!
Slightly happier now......
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mann thats alot!
Makes me happy that i can do these jobs myself instead of having to pay that much!
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£300 for my GTI at Statllers (sheffield).
Included genuine Belt kit & pump & Engine mount stretch bolts.
I imagine the TDI should be similar or the same.
Graeme
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£300 for my GTI at Statllers (sheffield).
Included genuine Belt kit & pump & Engine mount stretch bolts.
I imagine the TDI should be similar or the same.
Graeme
Pays to keep a mk 5 :signLOL:
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My local dealer wanted 500 for cambelt and water pump done. I ended up getting the garage who sold me the car to do it for free after complaining.
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That might be the main reason dealers get renamed to stealers! Just a brain fart after all. ;)
Fish
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Ipswich Dealer emailed me yesterday:-
Cambelt and water pump on the Golf 2.0 TDI engine is £469.00 inc parts labour and VAT – without the water pump it is £389.00
Might try to get full antifreeze change throw in as well for that price!!
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All these cheaper prices underline the joy of living in the SE! :rolleye:
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Mate get in touch with Tuningwerkes which are not too far from you and are a VW approved Garage, they have a massive amount of knowledge VAG and other german cars.
There very well repected in the Tuning world so im sure they'd be happy to oblige
Give them a shout 02086810208
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Sounds like you could be buying one of those gold cam belts!
That's insane, especially when you consider that I'm selling our mk3 8v gti with 90k on it for £995. I know where I would spend my cash!!!
Main dealers are a con, I'm not sure how they can justify or get away with those kind of charges.
Good luck in finding a good local indie.
Spadds
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VGS in Biggin Hill, £380 genuine parts and 2 years warranty.. just like VW would offer.
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Ipswich Dealer emailed me yesterday:-
Cambelt and water pump on the Golf 2.0 TDI engine is £469.00 inc parts labour and VAT – without the water pump it is £389.00
Might try to get full antifreeze change throw in as well for that price!!
NOOOO!! The 389 SHOULD include the water pump aswell. It's crazy to charge that sort of price for both.
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VW quoted me £439 to have cambelt and waterpump done on my ED30 in next 2 weeks.
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So the breakdown of costs from local indys is -
Genuine VW parts inc Cam belt kit, water pump, antifreeze/corrosion inhibiter, sundries, environmental disposal = £205 (checked and seems correct)
Plus 3 hours labour. Local indys (reputable ones) charge from £64 - £78 per hour. VW about £90 - £110.
Apparently Mk6s are more expensive than Mk5s and diesels more than petrol.....
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VW quoted me £439 to have cambelt and waterpump done on my ED30 in next 2 weeks.
Interesting.
Out of interest where are you?
Round here that's cheap
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im in essex just outside london.
also if someone near you can do the job using genuine VW parts, they have to match it.
VW originally quoted me 450, but they knocked 20 of the price.
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Looks like VW have removed their fixed pricing, although audi have'nt. You can bater them down to indi price within 5miles.
VW inchcape prices below:-
Minor service & MOT Test
£189.00
Major Service (3yrs +)
£289.00
Major Service & MOT test
£339.00
Air-conditioning refresh (3yrs +)
£29.00
Air filter replacement (3yrs +)
£35.00
Fuel filter replacement (3yrs +)
£55.00
Brake fluid change (3yrs +)
£59.00
Air conditioning service (3yrs +)
£79.00
Spark plugs renew (3yrs +)
£79.00
Front brake pads replaced (3yrs +)
£139.00
Rear brake pads / shoes replaced (3yrs +)
£139.00
DSG Transmission oil and filter change (3yrs +)
£179.00
Rear brake pads and discs replaced (3yrs +)
£239.00
Front brake pads and discs replaced (3yrs +)
£249.00
Cambelt change (3yrs +)
£369.00
Cambelt change including water pump replacement (3yrs +)
£449.00
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Some good prices there!
Sadly no VW Inchcape near me. Wimbledon I suppose, but a bit of a treck especially if its a long job and the car has to be left.
That's one of the problems with a 5 day a week job and a busy family life - you have to end up with someone local. Logistics demand it.
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Recently had a full service including fuel filter and brake fluid change at Peter Cooper - Shirley and managed to beat them down to £230.
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im in essex just outside london.
also if someone near you can do the job using genuine VW parts, they have to match it.
VW originally quoted me 450, but they knocked 20 of the price.
Not the case, even though my local dealership in Maidenhead's website states they will price match they wouldn't.
For my ed30 they wanted £499 with water pump, my local seat / skoda dealership wanted £399. Asked VW to price match and they stated £479 was the best they could do as they would be making a loss below this price.
Worth calling your local Seat or Skoda dealerships too.
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vw chelmsford emailed, they will match AMDessex price £399 well happy with that :drinking:
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vw chelmsford emailed, they will match AMDessex price £399 well happy with that :drinking:
Good price that.
Couldn't get Colbournes anywhere near it!