JonW

My car is nearly up for its 45k service so what sort of money am i looking? The local dealer told me it would be 'round £450' when I asked at the 37.5k service as its when the belts get changed. anyone had it done recently and wanna comment on where is best / cheapest for this?

danny-boy

I take that price is a main dealer price. That price will also depend if the cam belt tensioners need replacing if they do, then slap another 100 odd quid on that price. I'd budget for £600.

It will be cheaper going to a specialist, but it depends if you want to keep FSSH

Tim Bomford

If you go to "Risborough 4wd" it will cost you ~£100 less than that. would be an hr drive from Swindon at most.......

01844 274652 and ask for Dave.

Tim

barrybudden

Just had it done in Eastwood motors in Lisburn (N.Ireland) £390 + they changed the plugs as I wasn't sure the last owner did.

V-techland

Defo get it done at AUTOSPORTIF in Bicester (nr Oxford)

These guys are really really good (V friendly and Knowledgeable), and I have a couple of mates who have had good experience's there including a full rebuild on an STI-V5!

e.g oil change, full car overview for defects (including all wheels removed) washer fluid + brake fluid topped up etc etc, and a set of wiper blades supplied and fitted for £120!!!

They do the McRae rally cars!!!!!!!! so they must be good

V-techland

Sorry almost forgot....................you can get their number from Directory Enquiries (192).

JonW

Cheers guys, seems the prices do vary quite a bit... hmmm... bit worried that tensioners can need doing too after only 45k... gulp...

7 Foot

Have Subaru not shifted the cam belt service from 45k to 60k now?

There was a thread floating around a while back.