cam belt change cost?

[KRUSTY]

Can anyone help me out with a ball park figure for the cost of having a cam belt replaced on a 1997 Renault Megane. It was recommended that I have it done and it has been on my mind anyway but can anyone tell me what to expect to have to pay a garage to have it done? Thanks in advance.

[NORMANTHEDOG]

we would charge you around the �160/180 figure,double if you let renault do it.

[Toureman]

Just had my cambelt renewed on a 2002 Laguna by Renault as independants wouldn't do it, cost �320, cheaper than the espace, as the engine has to be removed, �960, don't get an espace!

[NORMANTHEDOG]

hi toureman,why wouldent the local garage do it,we have done a few lagunas over the last 6 months,a bit of a job,but not that hard.

[david21]

Krusty.I was charged �120 for a cam belt change on a 1998 laguna about 18months ago(use a local garage don't go to a dealer),that is just the belt of course.it will run into �100's more if the pullys had to be changed but this is not case most of the time ...so i think anything from�140-�180 would be ok,any more and you've got to start asking your self,it it worth spending big money on a car worth about a grand!...good luck

[Toureman]

Hi Norman, you probably don't live in the boondocks of Anglesey like me. My nearest Renault garage is a 40 mile drive.

Local garage is ok with Austins and Morris cars.

[NORMANTHEDOG]

fair point mate,no i live in harpenden in herts

[KRUSTY]

My thanks to you all for your replies. To dave21, I know what you mean but finding �200 is easier than finding another grand to replace the car.

[janeen]

I've just had mine done yesterday. Cost �110. I've got a megane alize W reg.