My car is approaching 82k so I am thinking of getting a major service done for the engine.

I also think the cam belt needs doing and rocker gasket by the turbo.

The options are take it to a reputable garage like ScoobyWorld who I know work on these cars day in day out, Sumo Power are local to me so they are another option.

Or

Take it to a mate who is a mechanic?

Is there actually that good cost savings or any benefits of each?

 

if it was just a fluids and filter service then do it yourself or take to your mate BUT with you wanting a belt change aswell,unless your mate has experience of them then take to a specialist

 

He has done one on his scooby but when I work it out from scooby world it will be about £800, where if I buy all the oils and parts it will be about £650 so not much saving

 

erm that seems a little steep

oil £42 on offer at opie
filter £12 ish
air filter £15 ish
spark plugs £38 off ebay
gearbox oil £10 ish (4 bottles needed)
diff oil £10 ish (1 bottle needed)
sump washer £3-4
fuel filter £30ish
brake fluid £6ish per 500ml from rcm

get your mate to do the basics

timing belt change at scoobyworld is £240