how much should i pay for changing all the engine mounts, timing belt

[Jasikasisback]

someone is changing the timing belt alternator belt waterpump and all of the engine mounts on my golf..

how much would be a reasonalble price to pay for labour for all of this work?

oh and he will change the gearbox oil as well


i have supplied all of the parts which have cost me over 100 quid....

what would be a reasonalble price to pay for this if it was done in

a-a service centre or local garage

b-backyard mechanic (which is what is being done now)

the guy just said pay me what you think the work is worth as he is well aware that a golf is now worth next to nothing if i were to sell it...

[Phil Miller]

what age and engine mate?

[Jasikasisback]

96 golf cl automatic

the best vw has to offer an entire 55kw...

[Jasikasisback]

i think that all of the parts cost more than the car is worth already  ..the joys of owning a golf

the engine is AAM..... 8 valve 1,8..again the most sought after engine among golf enthusiasts...

[thai-wronghorse]

Well if he's not expecting full mechanic rates for the work then I reckon £100 is a fair enough deal for the hours involved.

[Jasikasisback]

maybe that sounds fair enough....the work is being done in poland so i don't know the rates here but will give that amount ti him

it's a job well done i believe...

[VW BUSH]

I reckon about three hours work, allowing for a bit of grief with the water pump.

[Jasikasisback]

took a bit longer than that but he finished it finally...and how much would you pay for three hours of work?

[thai-wronghorse]

Well you're looking at least £40-£60 an hour in a proper garage. Dealership would probably be nearer to £80 an hour I reckon!

[Jasikasisback]

wow not really worth fixin at a garage..i gave him 50 quid for his troubles...that's 10 more than he asked for and threw in a bottle of purple antifreeze as well...guess it was a good deal for both of us...he spent about 4 hours fixing the car...