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timing belt

  • 26-05-2009 11:14am
    #1
    TheBigGuy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 43 ✭


    hi i got my car (02 1.4 Golf 70K miles) serviced and the mechanic mentioned that as i would need my timing belt replaced.He quoted me €350, i also rang another place and they quioted €500.

    i suppose my question is, is €350 a fair price?

    thanks in advance


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  • #2
    EPM
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,822 ✭✭✭✭EPM


    350 is about par for the course for one to be honest


  • #3
    cianclarke
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,389 ✭✭✭cianclarke


    I paid about €320 two years ago on a 1.6 passat which was a particularly tricky one to do, the whole bumper had to come off. It doesn't sound outrageous, I don't think you'd do a huge pile better but maybe golf owners will give a better indication of what they paid...


  • #4
    Drummerboy08
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,102 ✭✭✭✭Drummerboy08


    €350 is very reasonable IMO.


  • #5
    BrianD3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,513 ✭✭✭BrianD3


    Depends on whether its just the belts that are being changed or if all other associated bits (tensioner, pulley, water pump etc.) are also being changed. I wouldn't have thought you'd get everything done for 350.


  • #6
    TheBigGuy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 43 ✭TheBigGuy


    cheers for the reponse, i rang around a few more places and 350 does seem to be the cheapest.

    its a guy in monkstown Mr Joe Byrne, i have had my car serviced there a couple of times now and have been very happy with it so i can pass on his details if anyone wants them.


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  • #7
    TheBigGuy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 43 ✭TheBigGuy


    BrianD3 wrote: »
    Depends on whether its just the belts that are being changed or if all other associated bits (tensioner, pulley, water pump etc.) are also being changed. I wouldn't have thought you'd get everything done for 350.
    as far as i know its 2 belts tensioners and water pump plus labor. apparently the particular model of golf is known for the problem

    thanks


  • #8
    Hal1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,720 ✭✭✭Hal1


    Just back from garage after timing belt & water pump change on my focus. Cost me €320 including labour. :)


  • #9
    rob316
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,419 ✭✭✭✭rob316


    €350 for a golf is very good because as stated the front bumper must be removed as there aint much space to work with. I remeber I paid €260 for a 99 opel astra from a main dealer a few years back.


  • #10
    Darragh29
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,097 ✭✭✭Darragh29


    rob316 wrote: »
    €350 for a golf is very good because as stated the front bumper must be removed as there aint much space to work with. I remeber I paid €260 for a 99 opel astra from a main dealer a few years back.

    You don't have to take the front bumper off a Mk 4 Golf or any other Golf for that matter to do a timing belt. That only has to be done for the Passat and even at that, it isn't the big job that everyone thinks it is...

    OP, 350 is a good price. Also ask to see the old parts and ask exactly what they do. I always recommend that folks use should use these opportunities to educate themselves a bit.


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