Just had a call from main dealer. 57 plate Edition 30 with 46k on the clock. They're telling me the cambelt needs changing and they have an offer on at £289. Firstly, in your experience, is it due a change for the age and mileage...and secondly, is it possible/cheaper to get it done elsewhere other than a dealer,or is that a fair price? Thanks for your feedback.
I reckon you're due a new timing belt about now as you're coming up on 4 years. As others have said, best getting the waterpump done at the same time.
I bought an 07 Gti with 23K miles last week. The book says timing belt at 120K miles with no mention of time. A bit of browsing and I soon realised the timing belt should be done at 4 years or 60K miles - whichever comes first. I had a full timing belt kit and waterpump change on Monday for £300, which I though was a fair price. I got quotes from 3 VW/Audi indies and they varied from £300 up to £380. Main dealer wanted £399. One indy gave a price but advised that timing belt change wasn't due until 5 years / 75K miles, so seems to be some difference of opinion.
At four years, you're also looking at a brake fluid change, and a major service: oil + filter, air filter, pollen filter, spark plugs... I'm getting my service done on Monday for £198 at the same indy that did the timing belt. Brake fluid was done at same time as timing belt for £36.
