I bought my Audi A4 2.8 Quattro (2000 W in the UK) from an Audi Dealer a year ago and it's warranty is about to expire. I need to replace the cambelt and it is due the a big service soon. I have received a quote of £431 for the cambelt ( with water pump,tensioner,rollers etc) and £341 for the service. The car at present has a main dealer history but I am considering taking the car to my local independent garage who has worked on my other cars in the past and has done a good job. He is however a general garage who works in all makes of cars and not just specifically Audi/VW. He says he can do the above work but suggested that he fits genuine parts.
My questions are :
Should I maintain the main dealer history even at these costs or should I now move to my local garage. Should I find a Audi/VW specialist in my area and hope they are good. Go to the main dealer and open my wallet epsecially with a critical job like a cambelt.
By the way the main dealer seems to be competent.
Thanks in advance.
Richard
Crossposted to uk.rec.cars.maintenance, alt.autos.audi