Replace/ servicing the belt or chain at regular intervals is vital. Letting it go is very risky, and depending on the age of your vehicle, could result in repairs that will cost far in excess of the car’s actual value.

MSP, along with many dealerships, has updated the service interval for timing belt replacement. Audi vehicles utilise these flexible composite belts, which if allowed to fail will do extensive engine damage. Updated information as follows:

Audi/ VW

TT Replacement @ 80,000km

A4 Replacement @ 80,000 - 100,000km

A6 Replacement @ 90,000km

A8 & A6 & All RS & S Replacement @ 90,000km

Other car models available:

BMW

1/2/3/4/5-Series (4-cyl & 6-cyl) Replacement @ 80,000km

5-Series (6-cyl) Replacement @ 80,000 - 100,000km

6-Series Replacement @ 90,000km

7-Series Replacement @ 90,000km

Porsche

Cayman, Cayman GTS/GT4 Replacement @ 80,000km

Carrera/ Targa S, 4, 4S Replacement @ 80,000 - 100,000km

Carrera/ Targa Turbo, Turbo S, GT2, GT3, GT3RS, GTS Replacement @ 90,000km

Panamera S, 4, 4S, Turbo, Turbo S Replacement @ 90,000km

Cayenne/ Macan S, Turbo, GTS

*All models due on time @ 6 years

*Subject to change based on situation and stockists' availability