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Skoda is warning all Skoda drivers how important it is to get your cambelt changed at regular intervals, as many motorists are unaware of how much damage a failure can cause and also cost. Damage cost can be as high as £5,000, so replacing a cambelt is a small investment in comparison to an engine replacement.

John Bower, Head of Aftersales at Skoda said; Although a cambelt is a routine maintenance item, with time and mileage parameters, it doesn’t form part of a scheduled service. Skoda customers who use their Skoda retailer for vehicle maintenance will be advised at the correct time or mileage that their cambelt needs replacing. If, however, a customer is maintaining their car outside the Skoda network they may not be getting this advice”.

Cambelts are made from rubber and help keep the moving parts of an engine sychronised. They are subject to wear and tear as any other motoring part and this can vary according to your driving style and also environmental conditions. Skoda is recommending they are changed every four years if the mileage hasn’t been reached. If you drive a Skoda and you are unsure, then popping into your local Skoda dealer would seem a wise move.