Cambelts

Cambelts are an essential part of your vehicle and not replacing them upon the manufacturer’s recommended guidelines can result in serious damage to your vehicle’s engine. At CWC Automotive we are keen to help you avoid huge repair bills cause by cambelt failure.

Unlike gearboxes and clutches where problems can be diagnosed, cambelts naturally wear and require replacement over a certain time frame or mileage interval. However, each car manufacturer will recommend different intervals for different models, and many drivers are unaware that this component requires maintenance, let alone the recommended replacement requirements for their vehicle. If you are unsure if your vehicle requires a cambelt change then please do not hesitate to contact us.

Failure to follow the manufacturer’s guidelines can lead to costly damage, so we recommend that you request an inspection of your cambelt upon your next car service. Finding out when your cambelt should be changed is easier than having your brakes checked but can result in far more expensive faults if it is overlooked.



Some vehicles have their water pump driven by the cambelt. In this instance it is far more economical to change the water pump alongside the cambelt as if it were to fail after having a new cambelt fitted it would have to be removed again to change the water pump and incur the labour charge twice over!

At CWC Automotive we will always inform you if this is the case with your vehicle and give you the option of having it replaced. We want to give you all the details so that you can make an informed decision.