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Mon 19 Apr 2010 12:57

Volkswagen Golf V - Timing Belt MKV Golf - maximusimo

Hi,

just wondering if anyone can tell me what a reasonable cost for replacing the timing belt on a 2004 MK V Golf (I think 2004 is MK V anyway) should be. The tensioner belt will also be replaced at the same time.

Cheers.

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Mon 19 Apr 2010 13:48

Volkswagen Golf V - Timing Belt MKV Golf - loskie

Circa £300 at independant

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Mon 19 Apr 2010 15:05

Volkswagen Golf V - Timing Belt MKV Golf - maximusimo

Seems like am getting a good deal at around £200 then.

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