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Problems with your cambelt can have a detrimental impact to other components of your car; from causing engine damage to issues with your head gasket. Therefore, make sure not to put off cambelt repairs or replacement if the part is experiencing issues.


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Top garages for Cambelt Change in Southport (48 found)
Trident Motor Group LTD
581 Jobs Completed
St Annes
4.7 / 5

Trident Motor Group are based in Lytham St Annes. We offer all types of vehicle repairs from bodywork to servicing. Our Bodyshop holds manufacturer approvals for Renault

Press Road Garage
135 Jobs Completed
St Annes
4.9 / 5

Press Road Garage is a recently established garage based in St Annes which is home to a highly skilled team of mechanics who have over 10 years’ experience in providing c

MPH Auto Engineers.
8 Job Completed
st annes on sea
5.0 / 5

MPH Auto Engineers are a family run business based in the heart of Lytham st annes. With over 20 years’ experience our friendly team offer a variety of services including

Corkills Volkswagen Southport
10 Jobs Completed
Southport
5.0 / 5

We are a family owned Volkswagen used approved dealership Established in 1991. We offer main dealer servicing/MOT and general repairs on all current VAG cars.

Halliwell Jones Southport
2 Job Completed
Southport
5.0 / 5

A BMW and Mini franchised Service and Sales Centre. Offering free collection and delivery service within a 15 mile radius. Shuttle drop off and pick up service available

Karwowski Motors
2 Job Completed
Southport
5.0 / 5

Welcome to our profile page, and thank you for looking. We are Karwowski Motors, and have been based in Southport for over 35 years. We are a local, family garage who o

Autograph Cars
3 Jobs Completed
Tarleton
4.7 / 5

Autograph Cars in Lancanshire offers a unique one-stop-shop for ALL your motoring needs.We have a highly skilled team, backed by investment in the very best equipment and

Quicksave Motorist Centre
Member since 01 September 2011
Lytham St Annes

"Quicksave Motorist Centre in Lytham St Annes is a local, independent garage serving Lytham St Annes and the surrounding area. We are open Mon-Sat 8.30-5.30pm. We offer a

Midgeland Road Garage Blackpool Ltd
Member since 31 August 2011
Blackpool

"Midgeland Road Garage Blackpool Ltd is a long established, family run company based in Marton Moss, Blackpool. We accommodate any make and model of vehicle, both cars an

Chorley Hyundai
Member since 04 May 2016
BLACKPOOL

As an established Hyundai dealer, we are proud to represent the philosophy of New Thinking, New Possibilities. We believe in challenging conventions, not for the sake

Auto Technics Southport
Member since 27 August 2015
Southport

Southport MOT's Managing Director, Chris Cross, discovered his passion for mechanics at the tender age of four years old. He would follow his father “like a shadow”, watc

Chorley Group (Blackpool)
Member since 17 November 2015
Blackpool

Welcome to Chorley Group Aftersales Department. We are here to assist you with the maintainance and repairs on your vehicle. Trust our highly trained team to look after y

Chorley Nissan - Blackpool
Member since 24 February 2021
Blackpool

Founded as a family business back in 1989, Chorley Group has grown into an award winning organisation operating internationally with six key dealerships and four franchis

Autospec Blackpool LTD T/A BMC
Member since 09 December 2020
blackpool

We a small family run garage in Blackpool that puts our customers first. We look after all ages and models of cars and specialise in hybrid and electric cars

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Book in for Cambelt Change in Southport
Frequently asked questions
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What is a cambelt and what does it do?

The cambelt helps your engine run efficiently by making sure its valves open and close in sync. It ensures that your engine parts run in harmony and keeps the timings just right to make the engine as efficient as possible.

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Does my car have a cambelt (timing belt) or timing chain?

In order to tell if your car has a timing belt or a timing chain you must inspect your engine. Check the side of your engine, if it has a tinplate or plastic cover, you've got yourself a timing belt. If your engine has neither of those, it has a timing chain.

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Where is the cambelt located?

Where it is located depends on your vehicle:

·      In front wheel drive vehicles, it is usually on the left hand side of your engine

·      In rear wheel drive vehicles, it is usually at the front of the engine, normally protected by a plastic cover

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How do I know my cambelt needs changing?

Signs which point to a problem include:

·      High pitched, whirring engine sounds

·      Juddering when the engine is on

·      Difficulty starting up your vehicle

·      Spots of oil or coolant on your cambelt

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What happens if your Cambelt breaks?

If the component breaks it could cause serious internal damage to your engine, which can be very expensive and at times impossible to fix.

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How long does a cambelt change take?

A cambelt change typically takes 3 to 4 hours, including a water pump replacement. So, ensure to set a whole morning/afternoon aside for the job to be carried out. 

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Should I change my Water Pump and Cambelt at the same time?

Your garage may have recommended a water pump change at the same time as your cambelt replacement. This is because both parts are located in the same area and typically wear out at the same point in a vehicle's life. Changing both parts at the same time can save on future labour costs.

Average rating for  Cambelt Change in Southport bookings

4.91

11 reviews

What is a Cambelt?

The cambelt is a rubber belt which controls the timing of a vehicle’s internal combustion engines. It is vital in the process of making the vehicle run smoothly as it also ensures the crankshaft and camshaft rotate in synchronisation.

A snapped cambelt is uncommon however tension issues are more widespread.


If the belt is too loose it will end up whipping around inside the engine which will cause a variety of knock on effects and if the belt is too tight it will put a strain on the bearings of the cogs it's fitted to.

A tight belt will cause a whining noise to be emitted from the engine so if you hear this sound make sure to book a repair as soon as possible. You shouldn’t wait until this happens though, as the damage caused by a faulty cambelt will end up costing you even more money in repairs.


Signs that your Cambelt needs Replacing

  • A squealing noise can be heard when starting the vehicle
  • Starting issues
  • A glazed or glossy look to the belt


Cambelt Replacement prices

As you will see in the FAQ section and video above, the cost of a cambelt repair can vary depending on the vehicle and garage. The biggest cost associated with this job type will be the labour itself.

This is because the parts are based deep within the engine and getting to them takes time. The components themselves won’t cost you a huge amount as they are not complex so don’t be surprised to see labour costs making up the biggest part of the bill.

Even if your cambelt doesn’t completely break its important to keep an eye on the component as per the instructions provided by your cars manufacturer, if you leave it for too long, the belt could snap and cause catastrophic engine failure.

The cambelt will need replacing at some point, usually around the 30,000 – 50,000 mile mark but make sure to consult the vehicles owner’s manual to double check as it may vary depending on the vehicle.

If you are looking for cambelt repair or cambelt replacement, WhoCanFixMyCar is the best place to find cambelt change cost online.

Cambelt change is a relatively simple repair and cambelt replacement price should generally be close the the national average as shown at the top of this page.

However, it is impossible to predict cambelt replacement cost as each car is different, as is the extent of damage.



How much to change timing belt?


(A timing belt is another word for a cambelt)

The cost to change a timing belt should not vary from the cost to change a cambelt as they are literally the same thing.

So if you want to know how much to change a timing belt, you can use the form at the top of this page to get a quote for a new timing belt.

If you want to replace timing belt and want to find out the timing belt change cost from local garages, make sure to use WhoCanFixMyCar.

Timing belt replacement cost will vary from one car to another however timing belt replacement should not be the most expensive repair.

Remember, if you want to replace timing belt yourself, don't! Trying to carry out a repair yourself is incredibly dangerous!

Replace timing belt cost will only spiral out of control if you attempt it yourself and then take it to a garage for timing belt change.

The last thing you want is timing belt change cost to increase!



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Finding a mechanic you can trust to do a good job and charge a fair price, is not always easy which is why we have simplified the process.

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  1. Enter your car registration number
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  4. You can then compare the quotes and read reviews from previous customers to find the best Cambelt deal in your area, before booking the Cambelt Replacement or Repair online.
  5. For more information on the cost of Cambelt Repair, read our dedicated blog post.
Gary from Complete Mechanics speaks to us about Cambelts