Cambelt & waterpump cost?

[Mrisir]

Hi guys,

Just got a brand new Audi A4 2016 S line 2 ltr diesel. It has pretty good service history but no mention of the cambelt being done (its been 65k miles). 

I want to get it done just so its out the way and done with. Before hunting around for quotes, I thought I'd find out how much would you expect this to cost? (aka what would you say is a sensible price).

Thanks!

[alpha omega]

here is audi's price for the cambelt and water pump alone for an audi a4 2011 2.0tdi

[Mrisir]

1 minute ago, alpha omega said:

here is audi's price for the cambelt and water pump for an audi a4 2011 2.0tdi

This seems…dare I say it…cheaper than I thought? When was this quote issued mate? Also does it include VAT?

[alpha omega]

this is without labour my front end had to be brought forward to do it(put into service mode)has the auxillary belt and rollers been done if not have them done too

[Mrisir]

Ah makes sense. Thanks will defo get the aux belt & rollers done at the same time 

[Magnet]

Hello Imram,

I wouldn’t be treating this critical application work as a ‘best price quote is king’ job. 
My rule of thumb is change at 75K or 5 years whichever comes first. 
The quality of parts is critical in my book, and I would suggest limiting your brand choice to Gates or Dayco, if not buying from Audi - you will  probably find Gates belts in the Audi box even if you do. 
Water pump ( if cambelt driven on this engine):- You will encouragingly get healthy and varied opinion on here - which is always good. Mine, for what it’s worth, is that I would stick with an Audi pump for a little more, rather than using the bit cheaper route of buying Gates or Dayco kits which include the water pump -  based on previous experience of premature pump failure coupled with same experience on a non-Audi earlier this year. 
Best advice I can give is do your own research and make your own decision.

Renewing auxiliary belt and assembly at the same time is very sound advice. 

Cost? Easily costed at nearest Audi, but worth shopping around other dealers a bit further afield, since some do/did special offers from time to time. Personal opinion - if they have a deal that includes a free MOT during your ownership - avoid like the plague. They will have your discount back off you in record time! 
Try recommended independents in your area.

Try your trusted local garage, but discuss parts to be used before agreeing to use this route. 
Good luck with it, and perhaps you could let us know how you get on.

Kind regards,

Gareth. 

 

[Mrisir]

Hi Gareth!

thanks for your detailed response. I’ve had three quotes back.

1) from local audi dealership £845

2) independent audi specialist £680

3) independent local garage (non audi specialist) £580

cost difference isnt that great so I will probably go with option 1 or 2. But off the back of your advice I will give a couple of other audi dealerships a call just to see if there is any difference in quotes. Options 1 & 2 claim to use quality parts where option 3 was not even open to discussion about what kit they have got.

Edited July 12, 2023 by Mrisir

[Magnet]

Many thanks Imran, 

I too would be forgetting the local garage. Almost certain to be using the cheapest parts option they can get. 
Independent sounds reasonable, and they should be using genuine VAG parts, but worth confirming. ‘Quality parts’ sounds too vague. 
All prices seem to be on a par with what I would have expected - pre price hikes to be honest. 
Prices include water pump? And auxiliary belt and assembly.

Kind regards,

Gareth. 

[Mrisir]

Yep they include water pump & aux belt. Audi said something mental which I still can’t quite get over…they said it doesn’t need to be done until 140k miles and there is no “time” based parameter which needs to be hit.

Then went on to suggest I don’t even need to get it done. I think leaving it that long isn’t wise even if it does hold up…just feels plain wrong lol.

[Magnet]

140K in kms. Imran? (88K miles ). Really surprised about no time based element. 
I would be checking with another dealer and/or Audi Customer Services.

Kind regards,

Gareth. 

[Mrisir]

Trust me, I was every bit as surprised as you are. I called a second Audi dealership & they said the same…but I think I will get it done just for piece of mind.

[Magnet]

Ok Imran, I do trust you, but you are not saying anything about having checked  whether this figure is in Kms or miles. 
Kind regards,

Gareth. 

[Mrisir]

Sorry was responding in a rush (train to work), missed out that bit - They said miles. I work in london and there is a Audi dealership near the office so I went in & asked…they said 5 years or 75k miles whatever is first. So completely lost as to what they actually recommend as they don’t seem to want to agree a consistent figure😬

[Magnet]

Many thanks Imran,

I believe the 140K referred to is in kms, even though they ( who did you actually speak with at the dealers?) told you it was in miles. 
For me, I would rather trust the dealership near your office. 
Worth getting a quote from them? 
Kind regards,

Gareth. 

[Pc759]

Cam let and water pump is £549 at volksmarques in shafton Barnsley paid it last week 

dsg box service £259 but mine needed a base gasket too so was extra at £1065 all in 

[Magnet]

Brand of parts used Paul? 

[Pc759]

2 hours ago, Magnet said:

Brand of parts used Paul? 

Audi genuine