Ted

well, it's just been replaced at 61k miles. I ended up with 3 quotes, all
very close at £600. (Audi dealership, a VWAudi specialist and a general
repair garage) All quoting using original Audi parts.

8 items were to be replaced.

cam belt
roller
relay roller
multi V belt
belt damper x 2
water pump
anti freeze.

It took approx 5 hours to complete.

£225 labour, £305 parts + the dreaded 17.5

I opted for the VWAudi specialist for 2 reasons, I knew the Audi dealership
would hike up the bill (from previous experience) and the specialist was
sited close to family so could go visiting while work being done.

conclusion, a nice job carried out by a competent mechanic.

just before my car was due this work, a neighbour had his car belt(s)
changed by a friend of the family, the car was up on blocks, in the drive,
for 3 days and resulted in a second 'mechanic' finishing the job plus owner
ended up also paying for an alternator that they managed to destroy at the
same time.

dj
(ps if anyone in Hampshire, UK wants to know the workshop please ask)

Richard Goulding

"Ted" <OnThe@Upbtinternet.com> wrote in message
news:dba6d8$oan$1@nwrdmz01.dmz.ncs.ea.ibs-infra.bt.com...
> well, it's just been replaced at 61k miles. I ended up with 3 quotes, all
> very close at £600. (Audi dealership, a VWAudi specialist and a general
> repair garage) All quoting using original Audi parts.
>
> 8 items were to be replaced.
>
> cam belt
> roller
> relay roller
> multi V belt
> belt damper x 2
> water pump
> anti freeze.
>
> It took approx 5 hours to complete.
>
> £225 labour, £305 parts + the dreaded 17.5
>
> I opted for the VWAudi specialist for 2 reasons, I knew the Audi
dealership
> would hike up the bill (from previous experience) and the specialist was
> sited close to family so could go visiting while work being done.
>
> conclusion, a nice job carried out by a competent mechanic.
>
> just before my car was due this work, a neighbour had his car belt(s)
> changed by a friend of the family, the car was up on blocks, in the drive,
> for 3 days and resulted in a second 'mechanic' finishing the job plus
owner
> ended up also paying for an alternator that they managed to destroy at the
> same time.
>
> dj
> (ps if anyone in Hampshire, UK wants to know the workshop please ask)

Had exactly the same work done (+ the thermostat) on my A4 2.8 Quattro
using all genuine parts source through the local Audi main dealer. The work
was done by my local garage. It cost me £365 inc VAT. 4 hours labour in
total. I live in the north of England though so may be a regional
difference.

That was done 12,000 miles ago so I think it was done well.

Richard

Richard Goulding

"Ted" <OnThe@Upbtinternet.com> wrote in message
news:dba6d8$oan$1@nwrdmz01.dmz.ncs.ea.ibs-infra.bt.com...
> well, it's just been replaced at 61k miles. I ended up with 3 quotes, all
> very close at £600. (Audi dealership, a VWAudi specialist and a general
> repair garage) All quoting using original Audi parts.
>
> 8 items were to be replaced.
>
> cam belt
> roller
> relay roller
> multi V belt
> belt damper x 2
> water pump
> anti freeze.
>
> It took approx 5 hours to complete.
>
> £225 labour, £305 parts + the dreaded 17.5
>
> I opted for the VWAudi specialist for 2 reasons, I knew the Audi
dealership
> would hike up the bill (from previous experience) and the specialist was
> sited close to family so could go visiting while work being done.
>
> conclusion, a nice job carried out by a competent mechanic.
>
> just before my car was due this work, a neighbour had his car belt(s)
> changed by a friend of the family, the car was up on blocks, in the drive,
> for 3 days and resulted in a second 'mechanic' finishing the job plus
owner
> ended up also paying for an alternator that they managed to destroy at the
> same time.
>
> dj
> (ps if anyone in Hampshire, UK wants to know the workshop please ask)

Had exactly the same work done (+ the thermostat) on my A4 2.8 Quattro
using all genuine parts source through the local Audi main dealer. The work
was done by my local garage. It cost me £365 inc VAT. 4 hours labour in
total. I live in the north of England though so may be a regional
difference.

That was done 12,000 miles ago so I think it was done well.

Richard

Richard Goulding

"Ted" <OnThe@Upbtinternet.com> wrote in message
news:dba6d8$oan$1@nwrdmz01.dmz.ncs.ea.ibs-infra.bt.com...
> well, it's just been replaced at 61k miles. I ended up with 3 quotes, all
> very close at £600. (Audi dealership, a VWAudi specialist and a general
> repair garage) All quoting using original Audi parts.
>
> 8 items were to be replaced.
>
> cam belt
> roller
> relay roller
> multi V belt
> belt damper x 2
> water pump
> anti freeze.
>
> It took approx 5 hours to complete.
>
> £225 labour, £305 parts + the dreaded 17.5
>
> I opted for the VWAudi specialist for 2 reasons, I knew the Audi
dealership
> would hike up the bill (from previous experience) and the specialist was
> sited close to family so could go visiting while work being done.
>
> conclusion, a nice job carried out by a competent mechanic.
>
> just before my car was due this work, a neighbour had his car belt(s)
> changed by a friend of the family, the car was up on blocks, in the drive,
> for 3 days and resulted in a second 'mechanic' finishing the job plus
owner
> ended up also paying for an alternator that they managed to destroy at the
> same time.
>
> dj
> (ps if anyone in Hampshire, UK wants to know the workshop please ask)

Had exactly the same work done (+ the thermostat) on my A4 2.8 Quattro
using all genuine parts source through the local Audi main dealer. The work
was done by my local garage. It cost me £365 inc VAT. 4 hours labour in
total. I live in the north of England though so may be a regional
difference.

That was done 12,000 miles ago so I think it was done well.

Richard

Ted

"Richard Goulding" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote in message
news:crScnZrqSIgUrkTfSa8jmw@karoo.co.uk...
>
> "Ted" <OnThe@Upbtinternet.com> wrote in message
> news:dba6d8$oan$1@nwrdmz01.dmz.ncs.ea.ibs-infra.bt.com...
>> well, it's just been replaced at 61k miles. I ended up with 3 quotes, all
>> very close at £600. (Audi dealership, a VWAudi specialist and a general
>> repair garage) All quoting using original Audi parts.
>>
>> 8 items were to be replaced.
>>
>> cam belt
>> roller
>> relay roller
>> multi V belt
>> belt damper x 2
>> water pump
>> anti freeze.
>>
>> It took approx 5 hours to complete.
>>
>> £225 labour, £305 parts + the dreaded 17.5
>>
>> I opted for the VWAudi specialist for 2 reasons, I knew the Audi
> dealership
>> would hike up the bill (from previous experience) and the specialist was
>> sited close to family so could go visiting while work being done.
>>
>> conclusion, a nice job carried out by a competent mechanic.
>>
>> just before my car was due this work, a neighbour had his car belt(s)
>> changed by a friend of the family, the car was up on blocks, in the
>> drive,
>> for 3 days and resulted in a second 'mechanic' finishing the job plus
> owner
>> ended up also paying for an alternator that they managed to destroy at
>> the
>> same time.
>>
>> dj
>> (ps if anyone in Hampshire, UK wants to know the workshop please ask)
>
> Had exactly the same work done (+ the thermostat) on my A4 2.8 Quattro
> using all genuine parts source through the local Audi main dealer. The
> work
> was done by my local garage. It cost me £365 inc VAT. 4 hours labour in
> total. I live in the north of England though so may be a regional
> difference.
>
> That was done 12,000 miles ago so I think it was done well.
>
> Richard
>
>

yes didn't you post a few months back...........that's a good price but I am
sure costs have increased a little and as you say we are in the thick of
bucksville down here.

never the less, the A4 is still a class motor and well worth the
maintaining.

dj

Ted

"Richard Goulding" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote in message
news:crScnZrqSIgUrkTfSa8jmw@karoo.co.uk...
>
> "Ted" <OnThe@Upbtinternet.com> wrote in message
> news:dba6d8$oan$1@nwrdmz01.dmz.ncs.ea.ibs-infra.bt.com...
>> well, it's just been replaced at 61k miles. I ended up with 3 quotes, all
>> very close at £600. (Audi dealership, a VWAudi specialist and a general
>> repair garage) All quoting using original Audi parts.
>>
>> 8 items were to be replaced.
>>
>> cam belt
>> roller
>> relay roller
>> multi V belt
>> belt damper x 2
>> water pump
>> anti freeze.
>>
>> It took approx 5 hours to complete.
>>
>> £225 labour, £305 parts + the dreaded 17.5
>>
>> I opted for the VWAudi specialist for 2 reasons, I knew the Audi
> dealership
>> would hike up the bill (from previous experience) and the specialist was
>> sited close to family so could go visiting while work being done.
>>
>> conclusion, a nice job carried out by a competent mechanic.
>>
>> just before my car was due this work, a neighbour had his car belt(s)
>> changed by a friend of the family, the car was up on blocks, in the
>> drive,
>> for 3 days and resulted in a second 'mechanic' finishing the job plus
> owner
>> ended up also paying for an alternator that they managed to destroy at
>> the
>> same time.
>>
>> dj
>> (ps if anyone in Hampshire, UK wants to know the workshop please ask)
>
> Had exactly the same work done (+ the thermostat) on my A4 2.8 Quattro
> using all genuine parts source through the local Audi main dealer. The
> work
> was done by my local garage. It cost me £365 inc VAT. 4 hours labour in
> total. I live in the north of England though so may be a regional
> difference.
>
> That was done 12,000 miles ago so I think it was done well.
>
> Richard
>
>

yes didn't you post a few months back...........that's a good price but I am
sure costs have increased a little and as you say we are in the thick of
bucksville down here.

never the less, the A4 is still a class motor and well worth the
maintaining.

dj

Ted

"Richard Goulding" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote in message
news:crScnZrqSIgUrkTfSa8jmw@karoo.co.uk...
>
> "Ted" <OnThe@Upbtinternet.com> wrote in message
> news:dba6d8$oan$1@nwrdmz01.dmz.ncs.ea.ibs-infra.bt.com...
>> well, it's just been replaced at 61k miles. I ended up with 3 quotes, all
>> very close at £600. (Audi dealership, a VWAudi specialist and a general
>> repair garage) All quoting using original Audi parts.
>>
>> 8 items were to be replaced.
>>
>> cam belt
>> roller
>> relay roller
>> multi V belt
>> belt damper x 2
>> water pump
>> anti freeze.
>>
>> It took approx 5 hours to complete.
>>
>> £225 labour, £305 parts + the dreaded 17.5
>>
>> I opted for the VWAudi specialist for 2 reasons, I knew the Audi
> dealership
>> would hike up the bill (from previous experience) and the specialist was
>> sited close to family so could go visiting while work being done.
>>
>> conclusion, a nice job carried out by a competent mechanic.
>>
>> just before my car was due this work, a neighbour had his car belt(s)
>> changed by a friend of the family, the car was up on blocks, in the
>> drive,
>> for 3 days and resulted in a second 'mechanic' finishing the job plus
> owner
>> ended up also paying for an alternator that they managed to destroy at
>> the
>> same time.
>>
>> dj
>> (ps if anyone in Hampshire, UK wants to know the workshop please ask)
>
> Had exactly the same work done (+ the thermostat) on my A4 2.8 Quattro
> using all genuine parts source through the local Audi main dealer. The
> work
> was done by my local garage. It cost me £365 inc VAT. 4 hours labour in
> total. I live in the north of England though so may be a regional
> difference.
>
> That was done 12,000 miles ago so I think it was done well.
>
> Richard
>
>

yes didn't you post a few months back...........that's a good price but I am
sure costs have increased a little and as you say we are in the thick of
bucksville down here.

never the less, the A4 is still a class motor and well worth the
maintaining.

dj

Richard Goulding

"Ted" <OnThe@Upbtinternet.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Richard Goulding" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote in message
> news:crScnZrqSIgUrkTfSa8jmw@karoo.co.uk...
> >
> > "Ted" <OnThe@Upbtinternet.com> wrote in message
> > news:dba6d8$oan$1@nwrdmz01.dmz.ncs.ea.ibs-infra.bt.com...
> >> well, it's just been replaced at 61k miles. I ended up with 3 quotes,
all
> >> very close at £600. (Audi dealership, a VWAudi specialist and a general
> >> repair garage) All quoting using original Audi parts.
> >>
> >> 8 items were to be replaced.
> >>
> >> cam belt
> >> roller
> >> relay roller
> >> multi V belt
> >> belt damper x 2
> >> water pump
> >> anti freeze.
> >>
> >> It took approx 5 hours to complete.
> >>
> >> £225 labour, £305 parts + the dreaded 17.5
> >>
> >> I opted for the VWAudi specialist for 2 reasons, I knew the Audi
> > dealership
> >> would hike up the bill (from previous experience) and the specialist
was
> >> sited close to family so could go visiting while work being done.
> >>
> >> conclusion, a nice job carried out by a competent mechanic.
> >>
> >> just before my car was due this work, a neighbour had his car belt(s)
> >> changed by a friend of the family, the car was up on blocks, in the
> >> drive,
> >> for 3 days and resulted in a second 'mechanic' finishing the job plus
> > owner
> >> ended up also paying for an alternator that they managed to destroy at
> >> the
> >> same time.
> >>
> >> dj
> >> (ps if anyone in Hampshire, UK wants to know the workshop please ask)
> >
> > Had exactly the same work done (+ the thermostat) on my A4 2.8 Quattro
> > using all genuine parts source through the local Audi main dealer. The
> > work
> > was done by my local garage. It cost me £365 inc VAT. 4 hours labour in
> > total. I live in the north of England though so may be a regional
> > difference.
> >
> > That was done 12,000 miles ago so I think it was done well.
> >
> > Richard
> >
> >
>
> yes didn't you post a few months back...........that's a good price but I
am
> sure costs have increased a little and as you say we are in the thick of
> bucksville down here.
>
> never the less, the A4 is still a class motor and well worth the
> maintaining.
>

Your parts prices seem high but I suspect they will come from the local
dealer which may be expensive. Labour rates are not too bad compared to the
dealer. My local garage charges 30+vat/hour where as my dealer is
75+vat/hour. It not hard to work out why the dealer job is so expensive.
I've had work done at both and the local garage does an equal if not better
job. I think I'm just lucky to have an excellent garage within half a mile
of my home. They seem confident they can do most jobs on the car also.

I don't think they are too costly to maintain if you get a good independent.

Richard

Richard Goulding

"Ted" <OnThe@Upbtinternet.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Richard Goulding" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote in message
> news:crScnZrqSIgUrkTfSa8jmw@karoo.co.uk...
> >
> > "Ted" <OnThe@Upbtinternet.com> wrote in message
> > news:dba6d8$oan$1@nwrdmz01.dmz.ncs.ea.ibs-infra.bt.com...
> >> well, it's just been replaced at 61k miles. I ended up with 3 quotes,
all
> >> very close at £600. (Audi dealership, a VWAudi specialist and a general
> >> repair garage) All quoting using original Audi parts.
> >>
> >> 8 items were to be replaced.
> >>
> >> cam belt
> >> roller
> >> relay roller
> >> multi V belt
> >> belt damper x 2
> >> water pump
> >> anti freeze.
> >>
> >> It took approx 5 hours to complete.
> >>
> >> £225 labour, £305 parts + the dreaded 17.5
> >>
> >> I opted for the VWAudi specialist for 2 reasons, I knew the Audi
> > dealership
> >> would hike up the bill (from previous experience) and the specialist
was
> >> sited close to family so could go visiting while work being done.
> >>
> >> conclusion, a nice job carried out by a competent mechanic.
> >>
> >> just before my car was due this work, a neighbour had his car belt(s)
> >> changed by a friend of the family, the car was up on blocks, in the
> >> drive,
> >> for 3 days and resulted in a second 'mechanic' finishing the job plus
> > owner
> >> ended up also paying for an alternator that they managed to destroy at
> >> the
> >> same time.
> >>
> >> dj
> >> (ps if anyone in Hampshire, UK wants to know the workshop please ask)
> >
> > Had exactly the same work done (+ the thermostat) on my A4 2.8 Quattro
> > using all genuine parts source through the local Audi main dealer. The
> > work
> > was done by my local garage. It cost me £365 inc VAT. 4 hours labour in
> > total. I live in the north of England though so may be a regional
> > difference.
> >
> > That was done 12,000 miles ago so I think it was done well.
> >
> > Richard
> >
> >
>
> yes didn't you post a few months back...........that's a good price but I
am
> sure costs have increased a little and as you say we are in the thick of
> bucksville down here.
>
> never the less, the A4 is still a class motor and well worth the
> maintaining.
>

Your parts prices seem high but I suspect they will come from the local
dealer which may be expensive. Labour rates are not too bad compared to the
dealer. My local garage charges 30+vat/hour where as my dealer is
75+vat/hour. It not hard to work out why the dealer job is so expensive.
I've had work done at both and the local garage does an equal if not better
job. I think I'm just lucky to have an excellent garage within half a mile
of my home. They seem confident they can do most jobs on the car also.

I don't think they are too costly to maintain if you get a good independent.

Richard

Richard Goulding

"Ted" <OnThe@Upbtinternet.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Richard Goulding" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote in message
> news:crScnZrqSIgUrkTfSa8jmw@karoo.co.uk...
> >
> > "Ted" <OnThe@Upbtinternet.com> wrote in message
> > news:dba6d8$oan$1@nwrdmz01.dmz.ncs.ea.ibs-infra.bt.com...
> >> well, it's just been replaced at 61k miles. I ended up with 3 quotes,
all
> >> very close at £600. (Audi dealership, a VWAudi specialist and a general
> >> repair garage) All quoting using original Audi parts.
> >>
> >> 8 items were to be replaced.
> >>
> >> cam belt
> >> roller
> >> relay roller
> >> multi V belt
> >> belt damper x 2
> >> water pump
> >> anti freeze.
> >>
> >> It took approx 5 hours to complete.
> >>
> >> £225 labour, £305 parts + the dreaded 17.5
> >>
> >> I opted for the VWAudi specialist for 2 reasons, I knew the Audi
> > dealership
> >> would hike up the bill (from previous experience) and the specialist
was
> >> sited close to family so could go visiting while work being done.
> >>
> >> conclusion, a nice job carried out by a competent mechanic.
> >>
> >> just before my car was due this work, a neighbour had his car belt(s)
> >> changed by a friend of the family, the car was up on blocks, in the
> >> drive,
> >> for 3 days and resulted in a second 'mechanic' finishing the job plus
> > owner
> >> ended up also paying for an alternator that they managed to destroy at
> >> the
> >> same time.
> >>
> >> dj
> >> (ps if anyone in Hampshire, UK wants to know the workshop please ask)
> >
> > Had exactly the same work done (+ the thermostat) on my A4 2.8 Quattro
> > using all genuine parts source through the local Audi main dealer. The
> > work
> > was done by my local garage. It cost me £365 inc VAT. 4 hours labour in
> > total. I live in the north of England though so may be a regional
> > difference.
> >
> > That was done 12,000 miles ago so I think it was done well.
> >
> > Richard
> >
> >
>
> yes didn't you post a few months back...........that's a good price but I
am
> sure costs have increased a little and as you say we are in the thick of
> bucksville down here.
>
> never the less, the A4 is still a class motor and well worth the
> maintaining.
>

Your parts prices seem high but I suspect they will come from the local
dealer which may be expensive. Labour rates are not too bad compared to the
dealer. My local garage charges 30+vat/hour where as my dealer is
75+vat/hour. It not hard to work out why the dealer job is so expensive.
I've had work done at both and the local garage does an equal if not better
job. I think I'm just lucky to have an excellent garage within half a mile
of my home. They seem confident they can do most jobs on the car also.

I don't think they are too costly to maintain if you get a good independent.

Richard