Paul76R
Registered User
Hi Guy's,
My A3 turned 5 last month so its time for a cam belt change according to Audi. I can't afford to pay dealer prices, not that i'm all that impressed with them to be honest, so i've booked it in with a local independant garage that i've used before.
They have suggested that because my car is only on 43k it could just have the belt changed (& water pump) without all the pulleys & tensioners, this would be £100 cheaper but is it worth it?
Just out of interest they quoted me £60 to replace rear brake pads (discs all good) compared to Audi's £259 for discs & pads! and £309 for the cambelt kit & water pump (£209 for just the belt & pump) compared to Audi's £429 for the cambelt (no water pump). All parts quoted are genuine Audi parts.
My A3 turned 5 last month so its time for a cam belt change according to Audi. I can't afford to pay dealer prices, not that i'm all that impressed with them to be honest, so i've booked it in with a local independant garage that i've used before.
They have suggested that because my car is only on 43k it could just have the belt changed (& water pump) without all the pulleys & tensioners, this would be £100 cheaper but is it worth it?
Just out of interest they quoted me £60 to replace rear brake pads (discs all good) compared to Audi's £259 for discs & pads! and £309 for the cambelt kit & water pump (£209 for just the belt & pump) compared to Audi's £429 for the cambelt (no water pump). All parts quoted are genuine Audi parts.