Cam belt change?

[Fireyjack]

My A4 2.0T quattro has just become 5 years old, with 34,000 miles on the clock.
I've just had a reminder from Audi that the cam belt is due and their cost is £349.

They recommend changing it at 75,000 miles or 5 years old, which ever comes first.

Do I need to get this done now - or will I be OK postponing?
Also is it worthwhile having it done at an independant rather than the stealer?

Thanks,

Tim.

 

[Wrath]

It's worth getting it done as leaving it and it snapping could result in dire consequences. My dealer quoted me £450 so to be honest, I don't think you could shave too much off that at an independant.

 

[MSJ]

I just paid out in this, £350 by audi and they did the fanbelt for free.

 

[CSK423]

What I've been quoted on a 2.0tdi 170ps

stealer 1 - £349
stealer 2 - £349 - 10% = £314.10 (the 10% was a managers special for some reason)
Indy specialist - £295

 

[B5NUT]

As above get it done, your going to be in a world of wallet pain if the belt fails.

Also get the water pump done at the same time, they have a habit of failing and other than topping up the coolant it's only two bolts to remove the pump and refit.

 

[Fireyjack]

Got my local Audi independant to do it, as follows:

Remove & refit new cambelt, tensioner & waterpump & rebuild - all in £372 (including VAT)

I suppose at least it's now done!