Is your engine making a ticking noise? Has it been a while since you had your car serviced? It could be that your cambelt needs repairing. An essential component, the cambelt or timing belt is a thick belt that connects the crankshaft to the camshafts. It helps to coordinate the top and bottom halves of your engine and needs to be in good working order for your vehicle to run effectively.
Our car garage, based in Hove, offers cambelt repairs to clients in the wider Brighton area. We work with both domestic and light commercial vehicles and are renowned for our cost-effective service.
If you would like to find out what motorists in the local area think of our services, feel free to visit our reviews page. We also offer MOTs and servicing, so get in touch today to discuss our options with a member of our team.
Learn MoreA family-run business with more than seventy-five years of combined experience, Bayley’s MOTs and Services is the preferred choice for engine repairs in the Sussex area. Friendly and always professional, we assess the condition of your cambelt before offering a quote for a repair or a replacement.
As a cambelt is often formed of rubber, it can begin to crack and deteriorate over time. The recommended time for cambelt replacement varies between vehicles but is usually somewhere between five-to-ten years, or between forty thousand and one hundred thousand miles. We suggest that you check your driver’s manual, but if you have any doubts then it is best to contact a professional.
It is important that you remain aware of the lifespan of your cambelt, as if it breaks it could cause serious harm to your engine. Potential consequences of a broken cambelt include:
We source high quality cambelt repairs and replacements for a fair price, and we work with all kinds of cars and vans. Find out more about what the team at our car garage can do for your vehicle.
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