Cambelt failure on Volvo XC90
My Volvo XC90 had a cambelt tensioner fault which resulted in the cambelt breaking and the engine being wrecked. I need a new cylinder head etc. The garage quoted £4,582.50 and said that the car was worth £5,000. They have agreed (Dealer and Volvo) to a 20% discount.
The car has always been serviced, is just under 7 years old and has done 86,000 miles. Should I expect a Volvo to write itself off or should I expect them to help me more? Normal cambelt change is 10 years or 96,000 miles.
The car has always been serviced, is just under 7 years old and has done 86,000 miles. Should I expect a Volvo to write itself off or should I expect them to help me more? Normal cambelt change is 10 years or 96,000 miles.
Asked on 12 July 2011 by blob
Answered by
Honest John
No, you should not expect any more help. Never trust 10 year timing belt changes.
Tags:
cam belt failure
Similar questions
I have a 2014 Skoda Octavia vRS TDI with 88,000 miles and a full service history. It isn't due another service for 8000 miles, but the cambelt has just snapped. I don't know what engine damage has been...
I can't afford the £1400 quoted for fixing my 2007 Citroen C4 after the cam belt snapped. Garage said they would have to send head off to check damage first. Is it worth me buying a new head myself and...
I bought an old motorhome last August and the dealer did quite a bit of work on it prior to collection. He paid for a service and cam belt change at his usual local garage. However, the cam belt tensioner...
Related models
.jpg?width=115&height=75&rmode=crop)
Handsome-looking, safe seven-seater brimming with kit and practical touches in its high-quality cabin. D5 is the one to go for.
Elsewhere on 
