S80: - Cambelt

PhilFin · Nov 18th, 2019, 14:15

Replacement has been quoted at the same price by a) Main Dealer and b) Independent Volvo specialist. The skill levels are comparable.

What, if any, are the advantages please of having this work done at either?
...appreciate any impartial advice and/or experience to help me decide.

Zebster · Nov 18th, 2019, 14:26

Would they both be fitting genuine Volvo/OEM parts?

I'd have it done at the dealer, purely as I feel you'd have more comeback against them should something subsequently go wrong (e.g. a complaint to Volvo UK). And if something did go wrong after a cambelt change then the consequences could be hugely expensive!

Clan · Nov 18th, 2019, 16:48

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Originally Posted by PhilFin

Replacement has been quoted at the same price by a) Main Dealer and b) Independent Volvo specialist. The skill levels are comparable.

What, if any, are the advantages please of having this work done at either?
...appreciate any impartial advice and/or experience to help me decide.

there is only one " specialist" and that is the dealer .. they have more experience and back up and information than anybody else ...and use the best parts available ...

AndyJudge · Nov 18th, 2019, 21:42

Dealer gets my vote also.

Peter86 · Nov 21st, 2019, 18:44

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Originally Posted by AndyJudge

Dealer gets my vote also.

My dealer gives discount on parts, service parts best discount. Last job I had done got the quote, phoned parts with job ref, they applied parts discount and saved a few quid on the job.
Worth asking.

PhilFin · Nov 22nd, 2019, 18:13

Sincere thanks to all for the advice re CAMBELT.

Nov 18th, 2019, 14:15	#1
PhilFin Sandgrounder Last Online: Dec 9th, 2023 14:53 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: southport	Cambelt Replacement has been quoted at the same price by a) Main Dealer and b) Independent Volvo specialist. The skill levels are comparable. What, if any, are the advantages please of having this work done at either? ...appreciate any impartial advice and/or experience to help me decide.

Nov 18th, 2019, 14:26	#2
Zebster Upstanding Member Last Online: Sep 12th, 2023 11:29 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Ludlow	Would they both be fitting genuine Volvo/OEM parts? I'd have it done at the dealer, purely as I feel you'd have more comeback against them should something subsequently go wrong (e.g. a complaint to Volvo UK). And if something did go wrong after a cambelt change then the consequences could be hugely expensive! __________________ GONE: 2015 V60 D4 181 (VEA) R-Design Lux Nav manual in black

Nov 18th, 2019, 21:42	#4
AndyJudge Premier Member Last Online: Feb 18th, 2024 17:40 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Hebburn	Dealer gets my vote also. __________________ Current 2015 XC60 D5 AWD - Caspian Blue Previous 2012 XC60 D5 AWD - Seashell Metallic Previous 2005 S60 D5 Geartronic - Gunmetal Previous 2001 C70 T5 GT Auto Convertible - Saffron Previous 1999 S40 XS - Silver

Nov 22nd, 2019, 18:13	#6
PhilFin Sandgrounder Last Online: Dec 9th, 2023 14:53 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: southport	Sincere thanks to all for the advice re CAMBELT.

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