Golf GTI Mk5 - Some help please...

[steve singh]

Hi Gents,

A question on behalf of a friend, does anybody know what approximately an independent would charge for (on a golf gti mk5)...

a) cambelt and water pump change
b) minor & major service
c) brake discs and pads
d) 4 tyres fitted (17 inch)

As always, thanks in advance

Steve

[Thudd]

Based upon owning a LeonFR (same chassis, same engine) -

4 x decent tyres = £3-400. Mine needed these every 6 months/ 6k miles
Minor service was about £140, major around £250 IIRC

[jonesey]

Are they belt or camchain? My old golf ( admittedly the 1.6fsi) was chain but some had belts? I had to call Vw directly with my reg so they could identify the engine number and configuration.

[DHA]

Belt driven in the Mk5

[Muzzer]

steve singh said:

Hi Gents,

A question on behalf of a friend, does anybody know what approximately an independent would charge for (on a golf gti mk5)...

a) cambelt and water pump change
b) minor & major service
c) brake discs and pads
d) 4 tyres fitted (17 inch)

As always, thanks in advance

Steve

Not sure about the rest but I have the same size tyres on my Golf and pay £96 a corner for decent Bridgestones.

Bit cheaper if you get all 4 done at once.

[steve singh]

Thanks for the responses guys - it's appreciated.

Any ideas on water pump+cambelt & brake discs+pads?

Cheers

[gtidriver]

when i had my gti it was £370 for belt and pump i think, and i paid £600 for front and rear pads and discs plus new brake fluid, look on golfgti.co.uk forum, lots of helpful info.

[gtidriver]

sorry didnt read op properly that was at a main dealer. but with discount.

[bga]

Hi, recently I have paid the following at indies (prices all Inc VAT)

a. £480
b. maj £330, min £200
c. N/A
d. £410

[steve singh]

Thanks gents - I've passed your information onto my friend so he can make a decision on whether to buy a particular car.

Appreciate all the help