When should I have my cambelt changed?

I have a Vauxhall Grandland X 1.6 diesel auto 2018 model. Vauxhall recommends changing the belt every 10 years or 100000 miles I am currently on 63,500 miles the car is 8 years old with full Vauxhall service history. When do you think I should change the belt and is it best to go to the dealer or an independent garage?

Asked on 16 March 2026 by steve ward

Answered by David Ross
As your vehicle is approaching the ten year service interval we would advise having the cambelt changed within the next 12-24 months, at the very least within the recommended interval but there is no harm in having it changed earlier particularly if you plan to keep the car for some time. Choosing a main dealer or independent is a matter of personal choice - a good independent will likely offer better value and a quality of work that is at least as good as a main dealer and potentially better. If your car has a full main dealer service history then there is a case for maintaining this by having the work done by a dealer, otherwise we would pick a good independent specialist.
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