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I have a VW Golf 2LTDi Diesel 2006 from brand new. Currently done just 46000kms. VW have sent leaflet suggesting the cam belt needs replacing at 100000ks or 5 years. It seems ridiculous to spend about $700 replacing the cam belt when car has such low ks on the clock. Do you have any thoughts on this matter?
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John H

If you choose to ignore the belt replacement based on the cars low mileage, then the big unknown question is; just when should it be replaced?

No franchise Dealer or independent repairer is ever going to guarantee a cambelt will not fail if you extend the recommended time and mileage period.

There is a very good chance the cambelt life can be extended but it is generally left to an owner to make that call.

I suspect the reason for the high cost is because they are recommending the water pump be replaced as part of the job. While it does increase the total repair cost, it is a recommendation we do support.