[steves916]

Here we go a little market research for a cambelt change, no water pump

melbury Motor Company £828 inc Vat

Red Motoi £765.97 inc vat

Italian CSR £420 + VAT

Monza Sport £750 Inc vat

Velcoes £345 + Vat

Alfa Workshop £570 inc vat

AHM £455 + VAT

Alfabet £450 inclusive

Alfa Lusso £570 (+ vat?)

Local Guy in Chichester "Nida" £600 + parts

Anyone else want toa dd to the list?

Steve

 

[JR Racing]

I would seriously give Mike at A&M a call.

01329 836354

Not far from you (just north of Fareham) and charged me £570 for cambelt, waterpump, idlers on my GTA.

The guy gives great service too. Can't recommend him enough.

 

[perksy]

Motormech in Birmingham - £400 + vat (cambelt, tensioners, ancillary belt)

He's an absolutely superb chap - I'd never trust anyone else with my car. Might be a bit of a drive for you though.

James

 

[Guest]

I don't know if he's still in business but I bet Alfabelt.net can beat all of them hands down if he is? Last time our paths crossed he was just outside Rugby. His first name is John but can't remember his surname? Top bloke who treats your car like his own!! Always goes for a test ride with you after the work as well!!

Lightbulb moment!!
John Taylor Bayne or something along those lines!!!

 

[steves916]

Alfabelt (I spelt it wrong!) came in at £450 inclusive

 

[JR Racing]

I think Mike at A&M only charges about £400 for the cambelt and tensioner.

 

[Spider95]

melbury Motor Company £828 inc Vat

Red Motoi £765.97 inc vat

I'm sorry but these two quotes in particular are hilarious:lol::lol:

Give A4Alfa a ring, based in Aylesbury so a bit of a trek, but well worth it.

 

[Dansolo]

Excellent info guys , might give Motormech in Birmingham a call later in the year as its nearish to Telford unless any one can recomemnd anyone nearer .

 

[monkeybrain1234]

Velcoes £345 + Vat

£400, Thats a good price is it not? is Velcoes an alfa dealer or specialist ?

 

[perksy]

Excellent info guys , might give Motormech in Birmingham a call later in the year as its nearish to Telford unless any one can recomemnd anyone nearer .

If you're in Telford I'd go straight to Motormech - Midlands UK based Italian car specialist. He's the only garage I'd ever use. I've had three Fiat Coupes serviced/tuned there and my wife has owned a 156 and now a Punto - all mechanical work always done there. Really easy guy to speak to and deal with. Keeps all removed parts for you to look at afterwards and never minds you "hanging around to have a look".

Now I've got the GTV it will be paying a visit for a whole list of jobs really soon...

James

 

[perksy]

Wherever you go make sure they do all the folllowing bits (See list below). Fiat Coupes always had a reputation for breaking cambelts and Alfa-like paranoia ensued. I spoke to an independent garage (down south) and he told me (in "confidence") that he'd naturally encourge everyone to get the cambelts changed (good money!) but that he'd never actually seen a snapped one - it was always the idlers/tensioners that broke up OR the anciliary belt (or its idlers/tensioners that broke) and meant the anciliary belt got tangled up in the cambelt with obvious results.

Cambelt
Cambelt Tensioners (I believe there are two on the V6 cambelt)
Cambelt Idler(s)
Anciliary belt
Anc belt idler(s)
Anc belt tensioners

Just be careful. This is quite a long list and reputable garages replace the lot as a matter of course, others will try and get away with just the cambelt making them a hell of a lot of money.

and I'd also ask to get the waterpump replaced while you're at it as well.....

James

 

[Dansolo]

If you're in Telford I'd go straight to Motormech - Midlands UK based Italian car specialist. He's the only garage I'd ever use. I've had three Fiat Coupes serviced/tuned there and my wife has owned a 156 and now a Punto - all mechanical work always done there. Really easy guy to speak to and deal with. Keeps all removed parts for you to look at afterwards and never minds you "hanging around to have a look".

Now I've got the GTV it will be paying a visit for a whole list of jobs really soon...

James

Thanks , he popped up when i was looking in the recomended garage forum ,so i think i'll be giving him a call soon for the cambelt kit & variator £380.90 , as she sounds like a diesel which seems a shame after spending loads on a new SS exhaust & sports cat.

 

[Red 159Ti]

mine is in today at AHM for cambelt & variator will let you know
did get a quote on email somewhere but can't find it now, will track it down ready for the bill!

 

[Bruciebonuz]

Mine is off to Autolusso for the belts + all ancillaries + 72k service for £743 incl VAT which is pretty good I think.

 

[savamac]

Just noticed this thread : have you tried DTR (Coulsdon) or H.R. Owen (Fulham) ?

Dave S...

 

[10500RPM]

North West Auto Services. I supplied all the parts (all pulleys, tensioners belts and waterpump) £100

 

[steves916]

North West Auto Services. I supplied all the parts (all pulleys, tensioners belts and waterpump) £100

How much? Website?

 

[alsurpal]

I have not used them but their advertised price seems quite good - Cambelt + 72k SVC for £433 + VAT

Service Costs

 

[Guest]

Alfabelt- Alfa Romeo cambelt replacement Specialists in Midlands UK in Rugby

 

[the graduate]

try rusper alfa
Rusper Alfa Romeo - Sussex / Surrey Sales Servicing Repair & Restoration Specialists