Should I get my cam belt changed?

Is it really necessary to have the Volkswagen scheduled (4 year or 40K) timing belt changed on my EOS? It has done just 10,700 miles from new.

VW says it is. If you don't and the belt snaps you'll be in for at least £5k for a new engine.

Answered by Honest John on 10 February 2012

Tags: cam belts maintenance and servicing

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