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Mobile Autocare

Mobile mechanic in Essex, 20 years of experience

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18th June 2019

Rating: 5.0 out of 5

“darren , was great as usual . My first port of call when the van needs work . 100% satisfied as a customer , will always request and recommend him”

STEPHEN

Mercedes-Benz Vito • Fan belt replacement

25th July 2016

Rating: 5.0 out of 5

“Good service.”

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Dwmechanics

Mobile mechanic in Quedgeley, 21 years of experience

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17th June 2019

Rating: 5.0 out of 5

“Dan was brilliant, he carried out the work quicker than I anticipated, kept me updated throughout and even gave my little car a test drive to make sure everything was okay! He was very knowledgeable, polite and friendly. I’d definitely recommend him to others and will certainly use him again in the future!“
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PHOEBE

Nissan Micra • Alternator belt replacement

19th May 2017

Rating: 5.0 out of 5

“Dan was excellent - he arrived 20 mins early and was quick to sort out the problem. I would definitely recommend him to anyone”

ADRIAN

Jaguar XJ6 • Car Shuddering/Vibrating Inspection

L&g Auto Mobile Mechanic

Garage in Bristol, 24 years of experience

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17th June 2019

Rating: 5.0 out of 5

“Jason was excellent. My car was fixed very quickly and all was handled very professionally”

ISAAC

Kia Picanto • Alternator belt replacement

8th November 2018

Rating: 5.0 out of 5

“Jason was brilliant, wasted no time in diagnosing the problem and took the car for a quick road test to confirm. Would definitely use his services again in the future.”

SAM

BMW 1 Series • Diagnostic Inspection

Advanced Auto Mods Ltd

Garage in Leeds, 10 years of experience

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17th June 2019

Rating: 5.0 out of 5

“Nicky was very good. It didn't take long for him to find out where the problem was. Pleased”

TOMASZ

Mazda Mazda3 • Alternator belt check & adjust

13th July 2018

Rating: 5.0 out of 5

“Nicky was very professional,was on time and did the work to a very high standard...”

STEVE

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Joseph Bloomfield Mobile Mechanic

Garage in Fareham, 13 years of experience

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14th June 2019

Rating: 5.0 out of 5

“The guys were great. There was a bit more work to do than originally thought but they sorted it quickly and without complaint. Would highly recommend them again!”

DAN

Land Rover Freelander • Auxiliary drive belt replacement

4th December 2018

Rating: 5.0 out of 5

“They were very punctual, even calling ahead to make sure. They were very helpful suggesting future repairs.”

CALLUM

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What does a drive belt (or serpentine, fan or alternator belt) do?

The serpentine belt (otherwise known as drive belt, fan belt, alternator belt or v-belt and made from rubber) drives a range of ancillary components off the crankshaft of the engine. It transfer power to components like the alternator, the air conditioning system and the power steering unit. Importantly, without the serpentine belt the engine cannot function properly. Modern cars will usually have a single belt to drive its ancillaries, older cars usually have a number of belts to achieve the same thing.

How do you know there is something wrong with the drive / serpentine belt?

When there is a squeaking noise coming from the engine bay.
When the steering is heavy (due to a non-functioning power steering system).
When the battery warning light is on.
When the engine temperature light is on.

When should you consider having your drive / serpentine belt replaced?

It is crucial that the belt is in tip-top condition, if the belt is neglected there is always a risk it might snap at some point. Over time, the belt can become brittle due to heat from the engine and general wear. It might be that cracks start to appear in the belt. It is at this point that there might be a risk that the belt will snap. If not addressed this can ultimately lead to internal engine damage as, in some cars, the belt also drives the water and oil pumps.

The serpentine belt normally needs to be replaced as and when stipulated in the service schedule of your car (as supplied by the manufacturer). If you find that cracks have started to appear in the belt before the next replacement is due, it is, desirable to get in touch with a mechanic and have the belt replaced to be on the safe side. It will avoid further, more expensive, repairs to your car.

What happens during a drive / serpentine belt replacement?

Mechanic will inspect the serpentine belt for wear and cracks.
Mechanic will also check the belt's pulleys and tensioner.
If necessary, the mechanic will replace the belt (in some cases more than one belt.
If necessary, the mechanic will advise if other repairs are necessary.

How much does a drive / serpentine belt replacement cost?

The cost of a serpentine belt replacement depends on your car and what parts your car's manufacturer recommends using for the replacement. Find out what you could save by having your serpentine belt replaced by Clickmechanic, by selecting your car at the top of this page!

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These estimates may include Alternator drive/serpentine belt, Auxiliary drive belt/s, Power steering drive belt/s and/or Fan drive/serpentine belt

49 manufacturers for Drive Belt Replacement

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Alfa Romeo Parts costs: £19 - £31 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 442	£66	£45 - £83	£80 - £157	Get exact price
Audi Parts costs: £19 - £34 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 3057	£72	£46 - £83	£92 - £175	Get exact price
Austin Parts costs: £10 - £12 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 2	£56	£56 - £56	£103 - £103	Get exact price
BMW Parts costs: £23 - £43 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 5490	£70	£45 - £81	£92 - £176	Get exact price
Chevrolet Parts costs: £13 - £39 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 703	£57	£36 - £78	£62 - £130	Get exact price
Chrysler Parts costs: £19 - £32 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 579	£61	£42 - £72	£72 - £128	Get exact price
Citroen Parts costs: £17 - £28 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 3467	£63	£45 - £69	£71 - £111	Get exact price
Dacia Parts costs: £20 - £29 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 27	£62	£56 - £59	£95 - £99	Get exact price
Daewoo Parts costs: £12 - £19 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 137	£56	£39 - £62	£67 - £110	Get exact price
Daihatsu Parts costs: £11 - £22 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 78	£57	£37 - £64	£64 - £113	Get exact price
Daimler Parts costs: £41 - £50 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 4	£102	£87 - £87	£140 - £140	Get exact price
Dodge Parts costs: £22 - £33 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 134	£53	£40 - £68	£63 - £114	Get exact price
DS Parts costs: £19 - £23 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 5	£63	£60 - £60	£105 - £105	Get exact price
Fiat Parts costs: £15 - £29 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 1882	£54	£33 - £70	£48 - £105	Get exact price
Ford Parts costs: £18 - £33 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 11767	£63	£41 - £73	£63 - £114	Get exact price
Honda Parts costs: £16 - £36 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 1072	£61	£35 - £74	£56 - £121	Get exact price
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Jeep Parts costs: £26 - £46 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 196	£72	£55 - £84	£92 - £143	Get exact price
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Lada Parts costs: £9 - £10 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 5	£20	£21 - £21	£36 - £36	Get exact price
Land Rover Parts costs: £23 - £52 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 1766	£77	£48 - £89	£90 - £165	Get exact price
LDV Parts costs: £25 - £42 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 82	£61	£44 - £72	£68 - £117	Get exact price
Lexus Parts costs: £18 - £32 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 314	£56	£35 - £60	£68 - £121	Get exact price
Mazda Parts costs: £16 - £39 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 1631	£57	£33 - £78	£53 - £127	Get exact price
Mercedes-Benz Parts costs: £26 - £41 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 2985	£77	£56 - £80	£112 - £163	Get exact price
MG Parts costs: £13 - £27 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 385	£57	£40 - £72	£69 - £125	Get exact price
MINI Parts costs: £17 - £26 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 2491	£58	£38 - £67	£78 - £152	Get exact price
Mitsubishi Parts costs: £11 - £24 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 1407	£47	£30 - £63	£49 - £104	Get exact price
Nissan Parts costs: £13 - £26 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 2384	£58	£37 - £67	£60 - £110	Get exact price
Peugeot Parts costs: £18 - £27 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 5735	£59	£37 - £68	£58 - £114	Get exact price
Peugeot Talbot Parts costs: £8 - £12 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 76	£41	£38 - £55	£67 - £99	Get exact price
Porsche Parts costs: £20 - £74 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 97	£98	£60 - £112	£103 - £174	Get exact price
Proton Parts costs: £23 - £28 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 1	£47	£49 - £49	£58 - £58	Get exact price
Renault Parts costs: £18 - £31 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 3046	£70	£53 - £73	£85 - £115	Get exact price
Rover Parts costs: £15 - £29 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 539	£69	£54 - £85	£95 - £150	Get exact price
Saab Parts costs: £21 - £34 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 421	£57	£38 - £73	£59 - £124	Get exact price
SEAT Parts costs: £18 - £30 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 690	£60	£44 - £71	£71 - £116	Get exact price
Skoda Parts costs: £18 - £28 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 695	£58	£39 - £71	£61 - £119	Get exact price
Smart Parts costs: £13 - £21 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 224	£54	£35 - £63	£60 - £112	Get exact price
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Subaru Parts costs: £15 - £21 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 226	£44	£31 - £55	£49 - £91	Get exact price
Suzuki Parts costs: £14 - £22 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 821	£58	£42 - £64	£63 - £96	Get exact price
Toyota Parts costs: £17 - £34 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 2048	£60	£36 - £74	£56 - £121	Get exact price
Vauxhall Parts costs: £18 - £32 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 8182	£64	£39 - £74	£59 - £116	Get exact price
Volkswagen Parts costs: £17 - £30 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 4112	£63	£42 - £70	£76 - £130	Get exact price
Volvo Parts costs: £18 - £39 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 1593	£54	£30 - £78	£50 - £143	Get exact price

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Recent Drive Belt replacement quotes

These recent quotes were taken from our quote engine which uses third-party industry standard data on repair times, along with a live parts retailer, and a regional labour rate to build an accurate free quote. We are constantly improving our quote engine, so please let us know if a price seems incorrect.

£72.12

Fan belt replacement

Porsche Boxster 2.7L 2004

Lower Kingswood

£168.51

Power steering belt check & adjust

Skoda Octavia II TDI CR 1.6L 2011

Hayes

£75.60

Auxiliary drive belt replacement

Mercedes Benz B Class B180 CDI 2.0L 2008

Hebburn

£85.08

Power steering belt replacement

Honda Civic 1.6L 2004

Beachamwell

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Recent Reviews Related to Drive Belt Replacement

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Want to learn more about Drive Belt replacements?

What does a drive belt (or serpentine, fan or alternator belt) do?

How do you know there is something wrong with the drive / serpentine belt?

When should you consider having your drive / serpentine belt replaced?

What happens during a drive / serpentine belt replacement?

How much does a drive / serpentine belt replacement cost?

Want to know how much you'd pay at a franchise dealer or independent garage?

We use industry standard data & millions of data points so you know what you should be paying

Alfa Romeo

£66

£45 - £83

£80 - £157

Audi

£72

£46 - £83

£92 - £175

Austin

£56

£56 - £56

£103 - £103

BMW

£70

£45 - £81

£92 - £176

Chevrolet

£57

£36 - £78

£62 - £130

Chrysler

£61

£42 - £72

£72 - £128

Citroen

£63

£45 - £69

£71 - £111

Dacia

£62

£56 - £59

£95 - £99

Daewoo

£56

£39 - £62

£67 - £110

Daihatsu

£57

£37 - £64

£64 - £113

Daimler

£102

£87 - £87

£140 - £140

Dodge

£53

£40 - £68

£63 - £114

DS

£63

£60 - £60

£105 - £105

Fiat

£54

£33 - £70

£48 - £105

Ford

£63

£41 - £73

£63 - £114

Honda

£61

£35 - £74

£56 - £121