Guest bigsteve0012 Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I have been told my neighbour who fixes my car that is a mechanic that i need to change the cam belt at 100,000, He says it will cost between 200 and 250 pounds. IS this correct and could i buy it cheaper elsewhere. All feedback will be gratefully received chaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich_supra Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 seems a bit pricey to me, we charge about 150-175 on cars like supras. there quick jobs to do. i did mine the other day. BTW its 100,000 km so about 60,000 miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigsteve0012 Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Thanks for that rich supra. So you think he is ripping me off. But then i dont have to worry about vat - he said about 250-300 all in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich_supra Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 i wouldnt say rip off just maybe negotiable but maybe get quotes elswere. now 300 would be dealer prices so thats a rip off. at end off day supras are rear wheel drive the only thing in the way is AUX belt so its not a hard long job like some cars, theres no mounts like front wheel drive cars. so dont have to jack engine up etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Your neighbour would charge you £250 - £300? As a neighbour he's definately not doing you any favours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Yep i would say thats a little excessive, not a hard job with the right tools, as the pulley bolt is done up to a very high torque, and can be pretty stubborn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 (edited) £200 is too much let alone £300 ! i paid way less than that at my local garage so imo he's not doing you any favours Edited February 1, 2009 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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