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how much should I pay for an alternator belt installation?

  • 26-11-2010 07:18PM
    #1
    sufi42
    Closed Accounts Posts: 15 ✭


    Hello,
    I recently bought a 02 VW golf and the Alternator/power-steering belt shred on me yesterday, so I got it towed to the shop and they will call me with a quote on Monday. So how much should I expect to pay for this service?
    All help would be really appreciated!
    Thanks in advance guys, I've had a crap week and just don't need a nasty surprise on Monday!


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  • #2
    Seweryn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,505 ✭✭✭Seweryn


    sufi42 wrote: »
    Hello,
    I recently bought a 02 VW golf and the Alternator/power-steering belt shred on me yesterday, so I got it towed to the shop and they will call me with a quote on Monday. So how much should I expect to pay for this service?
    All help would be really appreciated!
    Thanks in advance guys, I've had a crap week and just don't need a nasty surprise on Monday!
    I would say no more than 50 Euro. The belt would cost, say 30 and the labour is a 10 min. taks.


  • #3
    sufi42
    Closed Accounts Posts: 15 ✭sufi42


    Really?
    I was expecting say 150-200
    That's great,
    Now I'll see what the VW service centre says on Monday!

    Thanks!


  • #4
    vectrahed
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 198 ✭✭vectrahed


    sufi42 wrote: »
    Really?
    I was expecting say 150-200
    That's great,
    Now I'll see what the VW service centre says on Monday!

    Thanks!


    it will be at least 200e if you go to VW

    take it to your local gargae will be much cheaper and they will probly do a better job of it


    forgot to mention, had the same job on a crylser voyager, 80euros all in all


  • #5
    Seweryn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,505 ✭✭✭Seweryn


    sufi42 wrote: »
    Really?
    I was expecting say 150-200
    200 for a belt? I am a bit confused now... Did you get this done before? I never used a garage to service my car, but I replaced the belts in my cars last weekend and I paid about 40-50 Euro for 3 belts and I fitted them myself. It would take no more than 10-15 minutes to get done each one.


  • #6
    sufi42
    Closed Accounts Posts: 15 ✭sufi42


    I just have no idea of the cost.
    I saw crazy quotes for timing belts, which require alot of work I guess.
    So since I can see this belt a figured it would be cheaper but still a chunk of cash!


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  • #7
    Seweryn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,505 ✭✭✭Seweryn


    sufi42 wrote: »
    I just have no idea of the cost.
    I saw crazy quotes for timing belts, which require alot of work I guess.
    Well, a timing belt and an alternator belt is a very different thing, so for that reason you should be on the safe side. In fairness, an alternator belt is an easy, quick DIY job and requires very basic skills.


  • #8
    sufi42
    Closed Accounts Posts: 15 ✭sufi42


    I'll keep that in mind if it comes up again, I just got the car, so I think I'll let the pro's at it this time, get it serviced etc... and research before I call them next time.
    Thanks though, I really had no barometer to judge what I should expect to pay,
    Now I can at least know what to expect.


  • #9
    patrickc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,048 ✭✭✭patrickc


    i replaced one on my mondeo a few weeks go, belt cost 10 euro. took less than 5 mins to replace


  • #10
    sufi42
    Closed Accounts Posts: 15 ✭sufi42


    So I got the car back, 27.88 for the Belt
    I also got the barrel lock on the boot replaced 51.63 for the part

    And a total of 118.95 for the labour. which I think is steep.

    Anyway it's fixed now, but at what price..........


  • #11
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 23,339 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    vectrahed wrote: »
    it will be at least 200e if you go to VW

    To fit am alt belt ?? Doubt it really, they couldn't justify that. VW dealer doing timing belts for not much more in Cork City.


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  • #12
    ofcork
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,487 ✭✭✭ofcork


    Got an alt belt done on an avensis for 50 euro in autofast.


  • #13
    Guy:Incognito
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,244 ✭✭✭✭Guy:Incognito


    sufi42 wrote: »
    Anyway it's fixed now, but at what price..........

    €118.95


  • #14
    keithclancy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,208 ✭✭✭keithclancy


    Got a new alternator belt on my Octavia in a Skoda dealership for 30 euros all in.


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