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HOW MUCH!?!?!?
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 6:29 pm
by Polo96CL
I've just been ringing around the garage as my polo is due it's MOT & Service this month, MOT was £45, servicing was £99. Not too bad I thought. Until I read the service book, turns out it's due a cambelt change. £145 for cambelt. So were talking £290 already (reasonably for the items). Then it may need brake disks and pads at front changing (£160) so we're talking £449 all together. The car only set me back £750!
It's bad enough as it is for the insurance in may (£1000), thank god it hasn't got tax due!
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 6:42 pm
by chris 9n
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 7:46 pm
by Tim_GTi
Yep, I planned to purchase coilovers this week. But completely forgot about tax and MOT so it's set me back again. Also got to sort out the insurance as it renews in 4 days and I want to shift elsewhere!
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 7:53 pm
by Dan 6N
Didn't realise cambelts were that expensive
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 8:03 pm
by Josh_polo
Just had to do my tax today
£66
Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 3:23 am
by Tim_GTi
Josh_polo wrote:Just had to do my tax today
£66
I'd love for my tax to be that cheap!
Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 9:48 am
by wadders
Why not have a go at a few things yourself? Disks and pads are quite straight forward. Changing the plugs, oil and filters is also something you can easily do.
Probably best to get someone to do the cambelt, as you have to drop the engine a bit to get better access. It's also worth getting the water pump changed at the same time, as the newer ones use metal fins, not plastic.
The servicing and brakes are covered quite well in the Haynes manual. When you've done it once, it will be much easier next time.
