The interval is due
Check your logbook — kilometres or years, whichever comes first.
Car repairsPreventative
Timing belt
replacement
A timing belt gives no warning before it snaps — and on many engines that means bent valves and a very expensive rebuild. We replace it on schedule, along with the tensioner and idlers, so it’s done once and done right.
Time on site~[XX] hrs
KitBelt, tensioner, idlers
WhereHome or work
About this service
Replace it on time, not when it breaks
The timing belt keeps the crankshaft and camshafts turning in perfect sync, so the valves open and close at the right moment. In many engines, if it breaks the pistons hit the valves.
Your manufacturer sets a replacement interval in kilometres and years — often somewhere between 60,000 and 150,000 km. Because the labour is the same, we replace the tensioner and idler pulleys at the same time, and the water pump too where it’s driven by the belt.
Car repairs · Timing Belt
When to replace it
No record it’s been done
On a used car, assume it’s due if there’s no receipt or sticker.
Ticking or whining from the front
Can indicate a worn tensioner or idler.
Oil or coolant on the belt
Contamination shortens belt life.
What you get
What’s included
- Timing belt replaced with a quality kit
- Tensioner and idler pulleys replaced
- Water pump replaced where belt-driven (quoted)
- Cam and crank seals inspected for leaks
- Engine timing verified before start-up
- Replacement sticker fitted in the engine bay
Good to know: Drive belts and coolant are quoted separately if they’re due at the same time.
Before we arrive
What we need from you
- Make, model, year and engine code (or your rego)
- A flat spot with room to work for most of the day
- Your logbook so we can confirm the interval
- A cold engine at the start of the job
Pricing
Clear, fixed prices
Pick an option to update the estimate in the booking form. Final price confirmed before work starts.
How it works
Three simple steps
Tell us the symptoms
Noises, warning lights, when it happens — photos and videos help.
We diagnose, then quote
We find the cause on site and you approve a fixed price before work starts.
Fixed and road-tested
Repaired where it’s parked, tested, and you pay when it’s done.
FAQ
Timing Belt questions
How often should a timing belt be replaced?
Every engine is different — commonly between 60,000 and 150,000 km or every 5–10 years. Your logbook has the exact interval, or we can look it up from your rego.
What happens if a timing belt breaks?
The engine stops immediately. On many engines the valves hit the pistons, causing damage that can cost far more than the belt replacement.
Can a timing belt be replaced at home?
Yes, on most cars. It takes several hours, so we’ll book a full-day slot at your home or workplace.