timing belt change prices

[petergalileo]

Just had a quote for a timing and drive belt change on my 1996 Disco ES 300TDi.  Ã‚£411 including VAT and thats from an independant.

Is this an average sort of price ? Seems a bit steep to me.

[ChrisW]

I'm sure one of the LR dealers is doing it for something like £230.00 under the 'classic' servicing deals.

[hobbit]

The labout time is 3.1 hours according to the book, check paddocks for the kit, worth doing while down, not just the belt.


Look around, and try a diesel specialist or timing belt specialist

Locally here it would cost you £150-200, with a diesel pro, plus your parts

[Budgie]

I know this was 5 years ago but, I had my 300 TDi done at the local LR Service Agent. I supplied the parts & they fitted them. Total labour £70!  :D

MM 4x4 are doing a special on cam belt kits at the moment & the ones for the 300 Disco start at £35 + VAT.  

[winchman]

I paid £200 for the Timing belt, serpantine belt and fitting a new core plug, inc parts and Antifreeze from a local diesel specialist

[petergalileo]

I wonder why this independant is so expensive, might as well say who it was, Mansfield 4x4 at Manningtree in Essex.  

I am waiting on a quote from Lookers main dealer at Colchester.  If they are expensive I will shop around a bit more.

Thanks for the prices guys, really helpfull, I guessed a couple of hundred quid would cover it, £411 seems ridiculous.