How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Cambelt?
FixMyCar discusses how much you can expect to pay for a cambelt replacement.
Book a cambelt replacementEllie Dyer-Brown
Wednesday July 30 2025
2 min read
The cambelt controls the timing of the engine - that's why it's also known as the timing belt. Despite its durability - it usually lasts between 40,000 to 100,000 miles - it eventually wears out. This guide discusses how much you can expect to pay for a replacement.
Cambelt replacement price by manufacturer
The average price of a cambelt replacement is £678.20. The table below shows how prices vary between different makes and models.
| Car Make | Average Price |
|---|---|
| Audi | £586.83 |
| BMW | £732.78 |
| Citroen | £621.79 |
| Fiat | £409.05 |
| Ford | £715.45 |
| Kia | £420 |
| Mercedes | £758.35 |
| MINI | £783.33 |
| Nissan | £672.16 |
| Peugeot | £724.70 |
| Renault | £653.94 |
| Vauxhall | £617.02 |
| Volkswagen | £561.91 |
Symptoms of a worn or faulty cambelt
When your cambelt needs replacing, you will likely experience the following symptoms:
What is involved in a cambelt replacement?
Accessing the cambelt is sometimes difficult, which can add to the total repair price. Various parts need removing, including the alternator belt, and the camshaft and crankshaft need to be accurately aligned for the job to be successful.
You can learn more about what happens during a cambelt replacement here.
Think your cambelt needs replacing? FixMyCar can help you find the right garage at the right price.
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Ellie is FixMyCar's Content Manager. She has over three years of experience writing about cars and regularly collaborates with automotive experts to provide trustworthy advice for drivers that is easy understand. Her work has been featured in Yahoo! Finance, iNews, The Daily Express and The Sun. She has a BA in English literature and an MA in creative writing from Durham University. Outside of work, Ellie follows F1 and eagerly awaits Ferrari's next era of dominance in the sport. She drives a Suzuki Swift.