Have just enquired about a 72000 mile service for my 1.9 diesel Doblo 5 seater '07 plate. I have been informed that it is the cam belt service. I still think £957 is a little steep. I also need new rear suspension bushes which they could'nt even find a price for.
I've bought cheaper cars than the price quoted and they have run well for ages.
Any views?

I'm sure you could get that done at an independent garage for less than half that quote, shop around.

If it were me I would :-

1) Identify the parts and materials needed and shop around and negotiate for the best price.

2) Get quotes for labour from both Fiat garage and Independents as suggested above.

At least then you have identified a number of options and can make an informed choice. I would probably shop around for 'genuine' parts and good quality oils etc. and supply to a trusted independent for a 'cash job' if they were wiiiing but that's just me.

Peter

Hi

I bought the cambelt, and tensioners etc for £118.98 and got them fitted for £232 including filter swap and oil change .. which makes total of £350.98.

I've just been quoted £224.10 inc VAT for a cam belt on a 1.9 Dynamic!

Cloggsy said:

I've just been quoted £224.10 inc VAT for a cam belt on a 1.9 Dynamic!

Click to expand...

An independent, right?

Robin_Whitby said:

An independent, right?

Click to expand...

Yup! Fiat wanted £400+ VAT!

dobloman said:

Have just enquired about a 72000 mile service for my 1.9 diesel Doblo 5 seater '07 plate. I have been informed that it is the cam belt service. I still think £957 is a little steep. I also need new rear suspension bushes which they could'nt even find a price for.
I've bought cheaper cars than the price quoted and they have run well for ages.
Any views?

Click to expand...

Have you tried paul at F for Fiat in Aylesbury? He's a great guy, knows his stuff & won't rip you off.
https://www.fiatforum.com/alfa-f-fiat/