Cam belt Service coming up - Advice please

Arnold Layne · Jun 23rd, 2014, 14:58

I've wanted to have this big service done at a dealer, so that they upgrade all my software, and use genuine parts. Just my 2 closest dealers and have been told it's £850 for the service! Should I just forget the software upgrades and find a good local independent to do it? It's a 57 plate S80 D5 SE Sport.

PEGE63 · Jun 23rd, 2014, 18:41

I will do a small service to get the Volvo benefits and do aux/timing belt using my highly trusted independent ex Volvo guy. Best of both worlds IMO.

VivaLaVolvo · Jun 23rd, 2014, 20:28

I was quoted £1,163.72 by a Volvo dealership for my major service. On the T5 the 108k service is more or less every fluid and every filter along with belts and tensioners.

The same service (minus software upgrades, onward travel solution and a years roadside assistance) was £630 or thereabouts at Deeside Motor Centre. However, if any software upgrades are required they can do them, just not for free. Having said that, software updates don't cost £500+.

Deeside Motor Centre aren't the cheapest Indy around but they're good. Very good. They know their Volvos and do a great job.

They're only at the other end of the M56 from you so worth a try. Strap your bike to your car, take it in for the service and go for a ride along the banks of the Dee (or you could stick around Connahs Quay for four or five hours but I really wouldn't recommend it - unless of course you enjoy watching people walking round at 9am drinking Special Brew!). Alternatively, get the train into Chester and have half a day there.

tt82 · Jun 24th, 2014, 13:43

You could always get the Volvo dealer to do everything but the Cam/Aux belt! If you get them done before with genuine parts and have a receipt for the work then they may still offer all the benefits of a full service!

Model flyer · Jun 27th, 2014, 16:31

Just dont leave it too long ! Me and my son did his cambelt change . Very DIYable using genuine volvo bits . Took about 4 hours but we weren't rushing .

Arnold Layne · Jul 5th, 2014, 11:39

So in the end I happened to buy a battery for my wife's car, the (V70), from Rybrook Volvo in Warrington. When there, at the parts department I noticed they had prices for various parts, such as Cam belt kits, very well discounted. I spoke to Joe, one of the parts team, who was very friendly, and he in turn spoke to the service department on my behalf. To cut a long story short, he was able to supply the parts at a discount, and negotiated a discount on my behalf with the service team. So I got the service done at £635.

I don't think they would mind me promoting them here, as their attitude seems to demonstrate that they would rather have the business, than out price themselves, so if you need this service doing, I'd recommend trying this route.

tt82 · Jul 5th, 2014, 15:19

Good to know. I'll be getting mine serviced in a few months (not cambelt service though) so will be giving them a call.

Jun 23rd, 2014, 14:58	#1
Arnold Layne Member Last Online: May 29th, 2024 22:02 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Stockport	Cam belt Service coming up - Advice please I've wanted to have this big service done at a dealer, so that they upgrade all my software, and use genuine parts. Just my 2 closest dealers and have been told it's £850 for the service! Should I just forget the software upgrades and find a good local independent to do it? It's a 57 plate S80 D5 SE Sport. Last edited by Arnold Layne; Jun 23rd, 2014 at 14:58. Reason: Forgot to mention the model of the car.

Jun 23rd, 2014, 18:41	#2
PEGE63 Master Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2023 11:23 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Stenungsund	I will do a small service to get the Volvo benefits and do aux/timing belt using my highly trusted independent ex Volvo guy. Best of both worlds IMO. __________________ Peter V70 D5 (185) SE Sport, Geartronic, 58 MY08 4C. 133k (before Avensis 55 95K, P97 945 LPT 2.3FK 113K and J92 945 2.0T 165K)

Jun 24th, 2014, 13:43	#4
tt82 Forum Support Team Last Online: May 26th, 2024 06:36 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Here.... obviously!	You could always get the Volvo dealer to do everything but the Cam/Aux belt! If you get them done before with genuine parts and have a receipt for the work then they may still offer all the benefits of a full service! __________________ The more people I meet, the more I like my dog! 2009 V70 D5 R-Design - Jeade'en

Jun 27th, 2014, 16:31	#5
Model flyer Master Member Last Online: Dec 15th, 2023 18:46 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent,pothole capital of UK.	Just dont leave it too long ! Me and my son did his cambelt change . Very DIYable using genuine volvo bits . Took about 4 hours but we weren't rushing . __________________ The secret of flight is to aim at the ground and miss ! Previous Volvos 740 GLE . V40 CD ,V70 2.4 SE LPT.V70 D5 P2. V70 D5 Se Lux P3. Current Jaguar XF Sportbrake but still like Volvos

Jul 5th, 2014, 15:19	#7
tt82 Forum Support Team Last Online: May 26th, 2024 06:36 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Here.... obviously!	Good to know. I'll be getting mine serviced in a few months (not cambelt service though) so will be giving them a call. __________________ The more people I meet, the more I like my dog! 2009 V70 D5 R-Design - Jeade'en

Jun 23rd, 2014, 20:28	#3
VivaLaVolvo Senior Member Last Online: Feb 27th, 2020 08:18 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Cheshire	I was quoted £1,163.72 by a Volvo dealership for my major service. On the T5 the 108k service is more or less every fluid and every filter along with belts and tensioners. The same service (minus software upgrades, onward travel solution and a years roadside assistance) was £630 or thereabouts at Deeside Motor Centre. However, if any software upgrades are required they can do them, just not for free. Having said that, software updates don't cost £500+. Deeside Motor Centre aren't the cheapest Indy around but they're good. Very good. They know their Volvos and do a great job. They're only at the other end of the M56 from you so worth a try. Strap your bike to your car, take it in for the service and go for a ride along the banks of the Dee (or you could stick around Connahs Quay for four or five hours but I really wouldn't recommend it - unless of course you enjoy watching people walking round at 9am drinking Special Brew!). Alternatively, get the train into Chester and have half a day there.

Jul 5th, 2014, 11:39	#6
Arnold Layne Member Last Online: May 29th, 2024 22:02 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Stockport	So in the end I happened to buy a battery for my wife's car, the (V70), from Rybrook Volvo in Warrington. When there, at the parts department I noticed they had prices for various parts, such as Cam belt kits, very well discounted. I spoke to Joe, one of the parts team, who was very friendly, and he in turn spoke to the service department on my behalf. To cut a long story short, he was able to supply the parts at a discount, and negotiated a discount on my behalf with the service team. So I got the service done at £635. I don't think they would mind me promoting them here, as their attitude seems to demonstrate that they would rather have the business, than out price themselves, so if you need this service doing, I'd recommend trying this route.

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