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MY 2005 Golf 2.0 FSi has only done 43,000 km, but the dealer tells me it is scheduled to have the timing belt replaced because the car is four years old. Is this correct? Also, the car needs rear brake rotors and pads, even though it's driven infrequently and rarely in peak hour traffic. The front brakes aren't a problem and the tyres show minimal wear. Is this normal?

Answered by CarsGuide

8 January 2010

Carsguide.com.au

YES, it is correct. VW's technical people say the belt should be replaced every four years or 105,000km. Because your car is four years old the dealer is telling you it needs replacing -- mileage has no bearing on it. Yours isn't the first report I have had on the Golf wearing out the rear brakes first. I suggest you ask your dealer to show you the worn rotors and explain why they need replacing.

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