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OddShapedBalls
February 1, 2023, 4:46pm
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I've currently got a Seat Ibiza FR. Best car I've ever had to be honest. I did use to have a Volkswagon Polo which was a great little car but had to get rid when they revoked my licence for a year on medical grounds.

When I got my license back I got a Fiat Punto but I had loads of problems with that and would never buy a Fiat again.


The FR's were good, the Leon has a slightly bigger wheelbase and was a lot of fun.  We always assumed it stood for fecking rapid lol
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The FR's were good, the Leon has a slightly bigger wheelbase and was a lot of fun.  We always assumed it stood for fecking rapid lol



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As a total  idiot when it comes to cars ....are cam belts checked when you get a service ?????.....my volvo is now  257,000 miles  ....I have had the car 6 years or so it was approx 130,000 when i bought it ....I have never had cam belt changed  but did have it serviced this January (service message comes up every 15k  i usually get it done every 30k)....should I be worried


Sounds like it needs doing asap.
A service doesn’t involve an ‘inspection’ of the cam belt per se….it wouldn’t visually deteriorate as such anyway so  it’s a precautionary thing in essence.


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Sounds like it needs doing asap.
A service doesn’t involve an ‘inspection’ of the cam belt per se….it wouldn’t visually deteriorate as such anyway so  it’s a precautionary thing in essence.


MOT due early May .....as a man of experience would you risk it till then  ?


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Well, you can’t fail an MOT on the condition of your cam belt!
Because of your mileage, and presuming you want to keep your car, I’d just get it done asap.


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Brazilnut have you ever had the timing belt changed?
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I had my timing belt changed at 88000 miles, the car was 7 year old at the time (VW Golf) which I still own now (132000 miles) the mechanic showed me the old timing belt compared to a new one and it was remarkable the difference, I’d definitely recommend getting your timing belt done as soon as possible Brazil nut.

I’d definitely buy a Golf again, it’s never let me down once, I have had to change the EGR valve, timing belt and clutch but that’s about it (apart from the tyres and brake pads) it’s passed every MOT easily and I do have it serviced every 9-12000 miles.


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Brazilnut have you ever had the timing belt changed?


No  mate I have booked in for cam belt next Wednesday.....do you think they will check timing belt at same time ?


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