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Thu 26 Feb 2009 13:03

03 1.8T timing belt change - approximate cost? - gmacdon

Hi,

Audi are quoting £329 for a timing belt change on my A3. Should I bite the bullet and get this done at Audi or should I be able to get this significantly cheaper?

Best regards,
Gordon

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 26/02/2009 at 13:40

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