Hi guys, quick query.

My car is due its annual service this month.

2006 HSE which is 7yrs old but only done 62k. Is it worth having the belts changed as per the schedule? Just curious due to the mileage.

LR have said £1200 and local Independent has said £700. Compared to £300 for a regular service.


Many thanks for any input!


Sag  LCFC. Receiver of threatening letters from Overfinch.

I just had my 7yr service completed with the belts changed at 32,000 miles. The general advice is it's age rather than mileage.
By the way my total cost was £597 by an independent near Perth. RRS 3.0 SDV6 HSE 2012 Santorini Black
Porsche Boxster S 3.2 2005 GT Silver / Cocoa

yep.. 7 years is just as important as mileage and to maintain the proper service history must be carried out even though it's not done the estimated 105k mileage. RRS gone
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Cheers guys! LCFC. Receiver of threatening letters from Overfinch.

Anyone got a list of the service schedule for parts to be replaced / serviced on the 105k service.

Ancillary Drive Belt

1. Check the condition of the ancillary drive belt.

2. Remove all traces of mud and dirt from the drive belt and pulleys.

3. Check the drive belt for signs of splitting and wear.

CAUTION : When vehicles are operating under arduous conditions, the following service item must be carried out every 3 years or 45,000 miles (72,000 km).

2. Every 7 years or 105,000 miles (168,000 km): Replace the ancillary drive belt. For additional information, refer to Accessory Drive Belt (303-05 Accessory Drive - 2.7L Diesel)


Camshaft Timing Belt and High Pressure Fuel Pump Drive Belt

CAUTION : When vehicles are operating under arduous conditions, the following service item must be carried out every 4 years or 60,000 miles (96,000 km).

3. Every 7 years or 105,000 miles (168,000 km): Replace camshaft timing belt. For additional information, refer to Timing Belt (303-01 Engine - 2.7L Diesel)
Replace the High pressure fuel pump drive belt. For additional information, refer to Fuel Injection Pump Belt - VIN Range: SALLA000304->END OF 06 MY (303-05 Accessory Drive - 2.7L Diesel) RRS gone
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Sag wrote:

2006 HSE which is 7yrs old but only done 62k. Is it worth having the belts changed as per the schedule? Just curious due to the mileage.

LR have said £1200 and local Independent has said £700. Compared to £300 for a regular service.

It costs around £350 (inc VAT) to have both timing belts replaced, as opposed to £10,000 to replace the engine...
They should be changed at 105k miles, or 7years, whichever comes first

No brainer IMHO