Just had our A2 in to fix a rear brake cylinder leak and the garage (independent and one which has been honest with us over the 6 months and 4 or 5 jobs we have used them for (Seat Toledo as well)) advised that the timing belt was overdue a change as it was due at 55,000 miles and our A2 is at 57,000. As the manual was in the car and this was over the phone I agreed to the change (approx £260).
Anyway when I get the car back to check the service details it says that the petrol A2 needs a 'v-belt and ribbed v-belt replaced' at 80,000 miles and that for a diesel it is 'toothed belt for camshaft drive replaced' at 60,000.
I rang back the garage and politely explained the above. They told me that they had looked up the detail on Autodata (subsciber service online) and he went online while I was on the phone and confirmed that petrol was 55k and for reference the diesel was 60k. I queried why the manual states 80k and he told me that Autodata is up to date with any manufacturer updates etc. etc.
Anyway I didn't push the point but thought I'd check here for any opinions?
Ian
Anyway when I get the car back to check the service details it says that the petrol A2 needs a 'v-belt and ribbed v-belt replaced' at 80,000 miles and that for a diesel it is 'toothed belt for camshaft drive replaced' at 60,000.
I rang back the garage and politely explained the above. They told me that they had looked up the detail on Autodata (subsciber service online) and he went online while I was on the phone and confirmed that petrol was 55k and for reference the diesel was 60k. I queried why the manual states 80k and he told me that Autodata is up to date with any manufacturer updates etc. etc.
Anyway I didn't push the point but thought I'd check here for any opinions?
Ian