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Had 40000 mile service today.... cam belt next
« on: September 22, 2012, 04:56:19 pm »
Afternnon guys... My car has been into VW this morning for its MOT and 40000 mile service luckily all FOC as I have 3 year service and warranty plan with them.... which was nice as just had to tax it .....  The car will be 4 years old next month I was informed that it will need the cam belt changing but this is not covered on the service plan... I was given a price of £468 this was for the belt and water pump... to be honest I thought it sounded a bit expensive and wondered if any of you guys could recommend anyone who is in the Staffordshire area.  :wink:
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Re: Had 40000 mile service today.... cam belt next
« Reply #1 on: September 22, 2012, 05:11:35 pm »
Had belt and pump done today with MOT at dealers for £420
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Re: Had 40000 mile service today.... cam belt next
« Reply #2 on: September 22, 2012, 05:18:28 pm »
Quote from: wigit on September 22, 2012, 05:11:35 pm
Had belt and pump done today with MOT at dealers for £420

Thought my dealer sounded expensive... not to worried about using a VW dealer for this as they do seem to struggle with timing them back up !!! which dealer did you use bud.
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Re: Had 40000 mile service today.... cam belt next
« Reply #3 on: September 22, 2012, 05:21:06 pm »
Thats the price from the main dealer, most of that will be labour. Can't help with your area but you should be able to find a VW Indy specialised in your area and knock 20-20% of that price.

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Re: Had 40000 mile service today.... cam belt next
« Reply #4 on: September 22, 2012, 05:34:01 pm »
Take a trip through the peak district to Sheffield and try Statllers  :happy2:

I live in Cheshire and had a great 55miles drive through the hills  :driver: got great service by Steve Jnr, got the engine mount bolts replaced (which should always be replaced when cam belt changed although VW don't do this unless you ask)

Cambelt, waterpump. . . And paid £300 Inc VAT.  :notworthy:

Genuine VW parts used also  :happy2:

Timing has been put back right also (which some places struggle with  :scared:)

They get loads of great reviews on here (Hurdy etc)

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Re: Had 40000 mile service today.... cam belt next
« Reply #5 on: September 22, 2012, 06:02:36 pm »
Do VW not still offer to price match an independent quote using genuine parts?
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Re: Had 40000 mile service today.... cam belt next
« Reply #6 on: September 22, 2012, 06:09:04 pm »
Now that looks like a nice ride to statllers   :driver: ... not been up that way years  :smiley: Rather drive up there than use my local VW dealer 1.2 miles away... drove to Shrewsbury 40 miles away for service this morning.... no faith in Stafford VW...  always feel like they dont just want your pants down they want em off !!! and nick your wallet....

Thanks for the replies guys and i will be giving Statllers a ring to book her in  :happy2:





Revo dealers as well  :jumping:
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Re: Had 40000 mile service today.... cam belt next
« Reply #7 on: September 22, 2012, 06:51:35 pm »
Quote from: DSG-GTI on September 22, 2012, 06:09:04 pm
Now that looks like a nice ride to statllers   :driver: ... not been up that way years  :smiley: Rather drive up there than use my local VW dealer 1.2 miles away... drove to Shrewsbury 40 miles away for service this morning.... no faith in Stafford VW...  always feel like they dont just want your pants down they want em off !!! and nick your wallet....

Thanks for the replies guys and i will be giving Statllers a ring to book her in  :happy2:





Revo dealers as well  :jumping:

You won't regret it! When you ring, ask for Steve Jnr! He's got a smart 400+bhp edition 30 too  :drool:

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Re: Had 40000 mile service today.... cam belt next
« Reply #8 on: September 22, 2012, 07:06:21 pm »
The drive up there will be worth it plus the savings will offset the fuel  :laugh: Plus the cam timing will be right  :wink:

I would love to try a stage 1 remap but cash is a bit tight as I have just had a DSG service and 12 months tax this week as well... good job today's visit was a freebie. so all in all it cost me a few quid this month  :scared:

Swapped wheels to 18" last month told the missus they are the same size tyres  :scared:
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Re: Had 40000 mile service today.... cam belt next
« Reply #9 on: September 22, 2012, 11:48:17 pm »
Just had a look at the paperwork from my 40000 mile service at the stealers... it appears they haven't changed the spark plugs !!! is that right as i thought it was a major service  :confused:
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Re: Had 40000 mile service today.... cam belt next
« Reply #10 on: September 23, 2012, 02:25:52 pm »
Quote from: DSG-GTI on September 22, 2012, 04:56:19 pm
Afternnon guys... My car has been into VW this morning for its MOT and 40000 mile service luckily all FOC as I have 3 year service and warranty plan with them.... which was nice as just had to tax it .....  The car will be 4 years old next month I was informed that it will need the cam belt changing but this is not covered on the service plan... I was given a price of £468 this was for the belt and water pump... to be honest I thought it sounded a bit expensive and wondered if any of you guys could recommend anyone who is in the Staffordshire area.  :wink:

Had mine done here

http://www.bvrautomotive.co.uk/

Located in Longton, Stoke.  No issues, cannot remember the price but was cheaper than the VW garage
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Re: Had 40000 mile service today.... cam belt next
« Reply #11 on: September 23, 2012, 02:28:04 pm »
Quote from: lesalanos on September 23, 2012, 02:25:52 pm
Quote from: DSG-GTI on September 22, 2012, 04:56:19 pm
Afternnon guys... My car has been into VW this morning for its MOT and 40000 mile service luckily all FOC as I have 3 year service and warranty plan with them.... which was nice as just had to tax it .....  The car will be 4 years old next month I was informed that it will need the cam belt changing but this is not covered on the service plan... I was given a price of £468 this was for the belt and water pump... to be honest I thought it sounded a bit expensive and wondered if any of you guys could recommend anyone who is in the Staffordshire area.  :wink:

Had mine done here

http://www.bvrautomotive.co.uk/

Located in Longton, Stoke.  No issues, cannot remember the price but was cheaper than the VW garage

I got a quote from them. £367 IIRC. still a lot better than VW
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Re: Had 40000 mile service today.... cam belt next
« Reply #12 on: September 23, 2012, 03:21:11 pm »
Quote from: DSG-GTI on September 22, 2012, 11:48:17 pm
Just had a look at the paperwork from my 40000 mile service at the stealers... it appears they haven't changed the spark plugs !!! is that right as i thought it was a major service  :confused:

they wont change them until 60,000 miles. Just out of interest, did they use Long Life oil?

Rich
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Re: Had 40000 mile service today.... cam belt next
« Reply #13 on: September 23, 2012, 03:39:07 pm »
Quote from: richtung on September 23, 2012, 03:21:11 pm
Quote from: DSG-GTI on September 22, 2012, 11:48:17 pm
Just had a look at the paperwork from my 40000 mile service at the stealers... it appears they haven't changed the spark plugs !!! is that right as i thought it was a major service  :confused:

they wont change them until 60,000 miles. Just out of interest, did they use Long Life oil?

Rich

Seems a long stint for a set of plugs... where does it state 60k for the TFSI engine...  I have a 3 year service plan and Just makes me wonder if they would of changed them if I was paying the bill... The engine is running fine so I suppose why worry.
As for the oil I have no idea... but the schedule is set to time distance plus I do an oil and filter change after 6 months myself (Castrol Edge 5w 40)
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Re: Had 40000 mile service today.... cam belt next
« Reply #14 on: September 23, 2012, 03:55:27 pm »
Quote from: lesalanos on September 23, 2012, 02:25:52 pm
Quote from: DSG-GTI on September 22, 2012, 04:56:19 pm
Afternnon guys... My car has been into VW this morning for its MOT and 40000 mile service luckily all FOC as I have 3 year service and warranty plan with them.... which was nice as just had to tax it .....  The car will be 4 years old next month I was informed that it will need the cam belt changing but this is not covered on the service plan... I was given a price of £468 this was for the belt and water pump... to be honest I thought it sounded a bit expensive and wondered if any of you guys could recommend anyone who is in the Staffordshire area.  :wink:

Had mine done here

http://www.bvrautomotive.co.uk/

Hi bud, Thanks for the info I will take a look at them next time i'm up that way with work...  :wink:

Located in Longton, Stoke.  No issues, cannot remember the price but was cheaper than the VW garage
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