Timing belt- Seat Leon 1.9TDI

screamer

Have been quoted 490 euro, I think this is just a tad too expensive, anyone know what a run of the mill price would be, and any reccomendations for a decent garage, I'm in the midlands if that helps.

Cheers all.

MugMugs

Around the 450 mark generally including water pump.

Nissan doctor

As a guide, my place charges €350 for timing belt kit and water pump on the VAG 1.9tdi so €490 is pie in the sky stuff.

Presumably it was a main dealer?

If your anywhere near Portlaoise you could give George Dalton on here a shout...he charges the same AFAIK.

Nonoperational

That's a grand price ND...

Save yourself the €140 and go for a weekend away of something knowing the job will be done just as well as a main dealer with the same parts.

screamer

Yep, it was Nissan Doctor, main VW dealer. Where is your place, PM me if you prefer..... cheers.

Nonoperational

Nissan Doctors place (or Georges) is no secret on here, and has had many the positive reports about work done there...Had George do a job for me before, was delighted with the price and service.

MugMugs

Nissan doctor wrote: »

As a guide, my place charges €350 for timing belt kit and water pump on the VAG 1.9tdi so €490 is pie in the sky stuff.

Presumably it was a main dealer?

If your anywhere near Portlaoise you could give George Dalton on here a shout...he charges the same AFAIK.

Why didn't I know you when I had my Passat?

George Dalton

€480 or so is the average main dealer price. We do the same job with the same (genuine) parts for €350.

screamer

Maybe not a secret for those who know... I've not got a clue where he is based, but I'm interested to find out.

Nonoperational

Nissan Doctor is Atlas Autoservice Drumcondra, George is based on the road between Abbeyleix and Portlaoise. As I said, I'd use either before a main dealer myself.

sean1141

i would recomend george if your in the midlands.

Nissan doctor

gpf101 wrote: »

Nissan Doctor is Atlas Autoservice Drumcondra (I think), George is based on the road between Abbeyleix and Portlaoise. As I said, I'd use either before a main dealer myself.

Fixed that for you:P Trying to distance ourselves from 'tyre fitters servicing cars' mindset:)

Chuck_Norris

I've used ND before, and even started a thread in his honour. But if you're in the Midlands, I'd give George a shout. He's a legend in the VAG community.

Nonoperational

Nissan doctor wrote: »

Fixed that for you:P Trying to distance ourselves from 'tyre fitters servicing cars' mindset:)

Apologies! Good idea, separates ye from the Fastfit/Advance bracket...

fanadman1

i know the parts are in around 170 euro with a trade card in onestop in letterkenny so that makes the labor sound to be expensive

fasttalkerchat

I paid 250 sterling for mine but that's with my regular mechanic.

Nonoperational

To be fair if genuine parts are coming in around €170-200, I'd have no issue paying a good mechanic another €150 to fit a belt, tensioner and water pump. You know you'll get a good job and someone who will stand over it.