I have a '00 A4 1.8T and I'm coming up on the 90k service. The dealership tells me that'll run $1600-1700 with a timing belt replacement and I'm wondering if the time has come for me to part ways with my dealership (Jim Ellis Audi, Atlanta). I want to keep my car maintained according to the schedule, but 1600 seems a bit high. Is it worth it to seek out an independent import mechanic and just tell them what I need (and come to think of it, what DO I need at 90k?)? Or should I hand over my credit card to the dealer?

Thanks
Bill

 

YES...

That is way too high of a price. Go find a good euro mechanic, who will probably do a better job anyway. That should only cost no more than $600.

 

$600 is a great price, if you can find it, and assuming it includes the water pump.

 

Timing belt costs about 4 hours labor and $350 for parts from an independent shop.

 

My dealer quoted me $1000 but I had an independent guy do it with water pump and everything for like $800..so yea they're def. tryin to rip u off

 

don't need to do the water pump on 00 and down 1.8T as they are external ask the dealer to break this down for you and post this up please I am curious as at my dealer we charge 5 hours labour at 91.95 and $500 for parts and thiese prices are canadian