Cam belt change cost

[joinerman]

My 2004 1.9 Tdi Quattro is due a cam belt and water pump change, I’ve had a couple of quotes of £800 and £870, is that a bit steep
last one I had done four years ago was £450

 

[spartacus68]

Sounds about right. I work on basis on basis of 60k miles or 5 years, whatever comes sooner. Use genuine waterpump. I’d also be tempted to throw on new thermostat, again genuine.