Cambelt Replacement in Copthorne, Horsham and the Surrounding Areas
ALSO COVERING CRAWLEY, GATWICK AND HORLEY
Your car will typically have a cambelt or a timing chain fitted to synchronise the rotation of the camshaft and the crankshaft. This allows the engine’s valves to open and close in time. If a cambelt breaks when the vehicle is operational, it could damage other engine components and result in costly repair work. Book in for a cambelt replacement at the specified interval your manufacturer recommends and keep your maintenance schedule updated.
Crawley MOT Centre covers the following areas:
Crawley | Copthorne | Gatwick | Horley | Horsham
We can also replace cambelts and timing chains for motorists from all Surrey and Sussex areas as a key element of our professional garage services.
Cambelt replacements can help you to avoid a complete engine rebuild or exchange, so it is important to know when your manufacturer recommends having a new belt (or chain) fitted. You will be able to find out the specified replacement interval by referring to the handbook that came with your car.
How Often is a Cambelt Replacement Needed?
While it is always important that you have a cambelt replaced at the interval your manufacturer specifies, you should expect to get 5 to 6 years out of the part based on how many miles you drive. A cambelt replacement, or a new timing chain, will last for between 40,000 and 100,000 miles so, as you can see here, knowing when to have a new belt or chain fitted is very important.
If you own a used vehicle and don’t know when the cambelt was last taken off and replaced, always take your car to a workshop for an appraisal if you hear unusual rattling noises, experience vibrations while driving or have had instances of overheating. Booking in for a cambelt replacement at the first opportunity could save you money on a more expensive repair bill.
Note that the cambelt is checked during a full service but not as part of the annual MOT test. Replacements fall within our traditional range of car repair services whereas MOT repairs focus on inspection issues only.
Motorists from Copthorne, Gatwick, Horley and Horsham can use our garage in Crawley for cambelt replacement services on all makes and models. Our company always uses genuine manufacturer or equivalent OEM parts for all replacement work so, in addition to being covered by our own workmanship guarantee, your new cambelt or timing chain will also come with a warranty.
We honour guarantees and warranties for 12 months or 12,000 miles.
Check your handbook and your service history today and be sure to keep a record of when the next cambelt replacement is due. A proactive approach to scheduled maintenance is very much part of owning a car, and booking in for services at Crawley MOT Centre is a positive part of your experience.