C5 A6 Allroad timing belt change...cost.

[lewis328]

Evening, I have a 2005 Allroad that runs perfectly (touches wood) but it's just gone past 132k, and I think it's due belt change. History file on car is excellent, records show 2009 it had belts and pumps etc changed at 72k. Should I be getting this done ASAP! Quoted price is £878.

Thanks Lewis

[A14RGS]

There are varying opinions regarding the interval for changing the timing belt, but I would veer towards 60k miles or 6 years, whichever comes first. Recommended to change water pump and thermostat 'while you're at it' (easy access when the belts etc. are changed - bloody awkward to do separately!).
A good independent workshop should be able to improve on that price.

[lewis328]

Cheers, it's an awkward one for me as plan was to MOT and think about selling as no longer really require such a big wagon. But it's a lot of money to spend just to sell, but no one would buy with big bill due. Might replace and just keep it.

[lewis328]

Cheers, it's an awkward one for me as plan was to MOT and think about selling as no longer really require such a big wagon. But it's a lot of money to spend just to sell, but no one would buy with big bill due. Might replace and just keep it.