Hi all, the time has come to replce my cambelt. Is there much point going to VW for this, or would a local independant be just as good?
Price difference seems to be about £80.
Cambelt time! Main Dealer?
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Re: Cambelt time! Main Dealer?
If the price difference is only 80 sheets then I would get it done at Volkswagen simply because it would look better in the service history folder.
Normally the difference in price is far greater than £80 which is why people often opt for independant garages rather than the dealerships
Normally the difference in price is far greater than £80 which is why people often opt for independant garages rather than the dealerships
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Re: Cambelt time! Main Dealer?
As Ben said if it's only £80 difference I'd go the main dealer.
Re: Cambelt time! Main Dealer?
If the garage nearby that is cheaper uses 100% genuine parts and not cheap alternatives VW will match that quote.
Every year i get quotes from local Specialists that use 100% Genuine parts,then present the cheapest one to VW dealership they match it every year.Although online it states the garage must be within 5 miles of them the place that i made them match past two years is 20 miles away from them.
Well worth a go dude,and just push them to match it.
Every year i get quotes from local Specialists that use 100% Genuine parts,then present the cheapest one to VW dealership they match it every year.Although online it states the garage must be within 5 miles of them the place that i made them match past two years is 20 miles away from them.
Well worth a go dude,and just push them to match it.
Re: Cambelt time! Main Dealer?
Thanks for the advice guys.
I guess if I go for the main dealer I can have a go of a new Polo for the day
I guess if I go for the main dealer I can have a go of a new Polo for the day
Re: Cambelt time! Main Dealer?
Mine's due this winter, getting it done by my local VAG specialist garage. Could go VW but he knows the car, and most importantly i trust him.
If i was in your boat i'd do what bradley suggested, if they price match its win win
If i was in your boat i'd do what bradley suggested, if they price match its win win