My quote is the same offer, £349 for belt kit fit, pump is an extra £60...yes its a dealer, yes I could get it cheaper but the nearest decent specialist is a 150 mile round trip and a day out of work so it shows its about circumstance not just the quote on paper. Also the dealer is literally next door but one from my office so there is huge convenience too.
I work in a business that is an OEM myself, in fact im head of parts and service (dont shoot me) but not in the car industry. I see daily how much more investment and care goes to my customers over what the pattern part competitors of mine put in, straight up its often worth the difference...however I will state..the differential in price still has to be fair, when its crazy then there is room for argument and it doesnt mean to say all specialists dont do a good job either, pays your money and takes your chance.
We all have a story to tell, I once owned a lovely Mazda MX6, 2.5 V6 24V, I loved it, great car..had the belt done by an indy, two weeks later the pulley sheared, the top and was shafted and she went to heaven, the muppet had overtightened the bolt we believe and stressed it to the point of weakness. I HAD NO COMEBACK.
. Also, in a way..if you dont support the OEM, they may not be able to continue to bring you the wonderful marques your all here for in the first place, afterall its Audi's gift to you in a way.
No, I dont work for Audi but its just a different point of view.
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