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Just had my cambelt and water pump done at the same time - £345 from my local indie.

yep they said they do that...but they're the shysters who did the previous MOT. I'm told you need to drop the subframe.

subby - no worries, it's totally on point as I was advised by one garage they always do what you have said - my VAG indie said ARB's needed too....they quoted £230 all in parts labour and VAT

Can anyone explain to me (in very basic language) why you need to change the ARB's if the linkages are split? Why doesn't just changing the split collars sort the issue? thanks for the help.

Waterpump replacement has fixed the overheating....now just need to sort out the suspension and dash.........at least I go for a hoon now!

do it - having to have my cambelt off to replace a waterpump that wasn't done by the last owner when the cambelt was done....3.5 hours labour for a £30 part to be fixed!

Daveeeeeeeeeee You're quite right....and there's three types of misrep - 1. fraudulent, 2. negligent, and a third....which I forget the name of but think it's honest. The first two have similar consequences and remedies......however..as you'll find when you qualify...the real world and case...

Hi guys thanks for the responses, for my sins I'm a lawyer so am familiar with the basis of the onus being on the buyer....some dodgy latin phrase Caveat Emptor. I've not driven it since last Friday, it's sat at VAGTech waiting for them to sort the water pump out - as the cambelt needs to...

Hi Guys As the title suggests I'm a new owner (or returning owner as I had an A3 1.8TS Quattro about 6 years ago) I've been a member on other forums for my other cars so I'm hoping things are as helpful here! I picked up a 1.8 t sport Quattro for £2600 on a 51 plate (2002) via a private sale...