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Timing belt change - expensive?
My son has been advised to get his cam belt changed - the car is 2005 and has only done 48K miles. We have been quoted £550 to include water pump - does this sound right?
Asked on 12 March 2012 by sumack5
Answered by
Honest John
Yes, that is about right when the waterpump is included, and very wise to change that too.
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