Cost of Cam belt change EEEEK!

[OSB]

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

[vik2001]

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.

[paulw123]

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

[OSB]

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.

[Degudodger]

Recently had a full service including fuel filter and brake fluid change at Peter Cooper - Shirley and managed to beat them down to £230.

[Rado16v]

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.

[paulw123]

vw chelmsford emailed, they will match AMDessex price £399 well happy with that 

[OSB]

vw chelmsford emailed, they will match AMDessex price £399 well happy with that 

Good price that.
Couldn't get Colbournes anywhere near it!