How much should a Cambelt change cost?
The average cost for a cambelt and water pump replacement in the UK is £383.50. In the same way as a straightforward cambelt change, you can expect costs to vary based on the make and model of your car….How much is a cambelt change?
Cost provided item | Average cost+VAT |
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BMW cambelt change | £373 |
How many years does a Cambelt last?
In real terms, it means replacing your cambelt after four or six years, or around the 60,000-mile mark for older vehicles, or 100,000 for newer models. If you have your car regularly serviced, your garage should be able to tell you if your cambelt’s on its way out.
What happens if you dont change Cambelt?
If you don’t replace your cambelt / timing belt when it is due for changing, you run the risk of seriously damaging your car’s engine with the valves hitting the pistons. Once the cambelt breaks, your car will become undrivable. The amount of damage a snapped cambelt can cause depends on the type of engine you have.
How often should I replace my cam belt?
We recommend the following cambelt replacement intervals: Model. Interval. 1.4 / 1.6 16v. 40k Miles or 4 Years. 1.6 / 2.0 8v. 60k Miles or 4 Years. 1.6 / 2.0 TDI CR. 75k Miles or 5 Years.
Is it free to do a cambelt mileage check?
For your peace of mind our mileage check is completely free of charge. Timing belts also known as cambelts are an integral part of the vehicles engine, it is imperative that such components are replaced in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations. What will we check?
How can I check the age of my timing belt?
Our technicians can check your car or vehicle’s age & mileage using the system. If there any problems identified our experts will provide you with a written quotation for a timing belt replacement which is determined on the make and model of your vehicle.
What do you need to know about the cambelt?
Get a quote. The cambelt, also known as the timing belt, is one of the most crucial bits of kit in the engine. It’s basically a rubber belt with teeth on it which synchronises the rotation of the crankshaft and the camshaft.