Timing belt replacement at ATU - has anyone had experience with them?

Hello everyone!

My Volkswagen Golf needs a new timing belt again. I've scheduled an appointment at ATU... has anyone had any experiences with ATU regarding timing belt replacements (positive or negative)?
Is there anything I should be aware of?
Do they also typically control the 'dynamic injection start'?

Thank you for your help!

DENNIS

Hello Dennis,
I had the timing belt replaced, including all the pulleys and related components, at ATU about a month ago.
After that, the car actually seemed to run a bit quieter and with slightly more power.
Subjective!!
The price was approximately 433 euros.
At Volkswagen, it would have cost approximately 520 euros.

Best regards, Alex.

Hello. Apparently, the prices have increased quite a bit. In July 2001, I had the timing belt, tensioner roller, and idler pulley replaced on my Vento (AFN), and I was charged 458.50 DM for it. My Vento also ran much better and quieter afterwards!

GarfieldMZ wrote:

Hello everyone! My Volkswagen Golf needs a new timing belt again. I've scheduled an appointment at ATU... has anyone had any experiences with ATU regarding timing belt replacements (positive or negative)? Is there anything I should be aware of? Do they also typically control the "dynamic injection start"? Thank you for your help! DENNIS

Hello Dennis,

I don't believe you can judge the quality of the work done by technicians based on the company's brand. It always depends on how many qualified people are currently working at a particular branch and what each of them is doing.
Therefore, it's better to ask acquaintances or friends how satisfied they are with the work of a particular workshop.

Best regards, Rainer.