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I thought the mood was that cars were being designed for cheaper and less frequent services. Obviously not because I've had the following quote for my little economical 1.4l petrol golf. It's a 4 year service and the car has done 19,000 miles.
£329. Oil change, plugs + filters.
£64. Brake fluid change.
£499. Cambelt change (£449 without water pump).
£79. Air con service.
That's £971 !!
Well I've done everything apart from Cam belt change with VW parts and the cost was £90.
I'm just about to do the Cam belt change but last time I did this on an unfamiliar engine the sprockets spun around like Katherine wheels when I slid the belt off.
It's the 4 cylinder 1.4 Tsi 122 engine if by chance someone has a link.
The local VW service dealer insists the engine has a chain cam drive. Well it must have both because I've seen the belt. !!.
£329. Oil change, plugs + filters.
£64. Brake fluid change.
£499. Cambelt change (£449 without water pump).
£79. Air con service.
That's £971 !!
Well I've done everything apart from Cam belt change with VW parts and the cost was £90.
I'm just about to do the Cam belt change but last time I did this on an unfamiliar engine the sprockets spun around like Katherine wheels when I slid the belt off.
It's the 4 cylinder 1.4 Tsi 122 engine if by chance someone has a link.
The local VW service dealer insists the engine has a chain cam drive. Well it must have both because I've seen the belt. !!.