Cambelt time! Main Dealer?

[BobbyG]

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.

[6N2 GTI 00]

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

[emma_88]

As Ben said if it's only £80 difference I'd go the main dealer.

[Bradley]

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.

[BobbyG]

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

[Godderz23]

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