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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: mossy69 on 10 March 2019, 19:04

Title: timingbelt and water pump change
Post by: mossy69 on 10 March 2019, 19:04

hi ..my 2014 golf gtd needs a timinbelt and water pump needs changing in the next 2 weeks , I was just wondering how much the vw dealers charge for this . my local vw specialist has quoted me £420 pounds the reason im asking is that hes closing down in may and concerned about warrenty    cheers

Title: Re: timingbelt and water pump change
Post by: Guzzle on 10 March 2019, 19:17

According to VW website, they charge £549

https://www.volkswagen.co.uk/owners/servicing/fixed-price-servicing

But you could always ring them and ask if that's negotiable.

Title: Re: timingbelt and water pump change
Post by: ub7rm on 10 March 2019, 19:25

I'm also getting mine done in the next couple of weeks, a local indy quoted me £500 so on that basis £420 is a good price. 

Title: Re: timingbelt and water pump change
Post by: silver38 on 10 March 2019, 22:04

£499 at a Skoda dealership. Same engine in the VRs + 2 year warranty. Why does VW charge more?

Title: Re: timingbelt and water pump change
Post by: Gtiless on 12 March 2019, 09:36

When should the belt and water pump be changed?
Mine is a 2014 Gti (non PP) with 26k miles. (I always thought it was a chain in the Mk 7?)

Cheers.

Title: Re: timingbelt and water pump change
Post by: SRGTD on 12 March 2019, 10:09

Quote from: Gtiless on 12 March 2019, 09:36

When should the belt and water pump be changed?
Mine is a 2014 Gti (non PP) with 26k miles. (I always thought it was a chain in the Mk 7?)

Cheers.

GTI has a chain, but OP’s car is a GTD which has a belt.

Title: Re: timingbelt and water pump change
Post by: mossy1969 on 12 March 2019, 19:14

hi there rang the stealers yesterday and after a bit of bartering got the price from 549   to 450  going in next Wednesday ... the women at the call centre gave me 10% off taking it to £499 I said I wanted more so the dealer rang me back and gave it for £450  hope this is a good result

Title: Re: timingbelt and water pump change
Post by: Guzzle on 12 March 2019, 19:33

Good result.

Nothing against the indy's, i'm sure they're competent enough. But I just suspect (hope), you'd get a bit more goodwill from VW if there's a major problem later in the cars life if you've done everything 'their' way. However I completely understand the argument for using an indy if they're a good bit cheaper.

Title: Re: timingbelt and water pump change
Post by: Gtiless on 12 March 2019, 20:39

Quote from: SRGTD on 12 March 2019, 10:09

Quote from: Gtiless on 12 March 2019, 09:36

When should the belt and water pump be changed?
Mine is a 2014 Gti (non PP) with 26k miles. (I always thought it was a chain in the Mk 7?)

Cheers.

GTI has a chain, but OP’s car is a GTD which has a belt.

Ah yes thanks-I hadn't twigged the GTD reference-I was sure it was a chain but I was beginning to wonder.

Title: Re: timingbelt and water pump change
Post by: Badluck on 14 March 2019, 11:13

Skoda charge £499 for the cambelt, tensioners and water pump but if you call your local Seat dealer they should price match and give you a free 5 year warranty too.

Quote from: mossy69 on 10 March 2019, 19:04

hi ..my 2014 golf gtd needs a timinbelt and water pump needs changing in the next 2 weeks , I was just wondering how much the vw dealers charge for this . my local vw specialist has quoted me £420 pounds the reason im asking is that hes closing down in may and concerned about warrenty    cheers

Title: Re: timingbelt and water pump change
Post by: silver38 on 14 March 2019, 16:32

From a dealer who sells on line.

Genuine VW timing belt kit is £105.65 inc vat, the Genuine VW Water Pump is £89.99 inc vat

Buy the parts and ask them to fit.