thanks everyone,i will give them all a try and see who comes out with the best deal.

Hi, i was just wondering where you had all found to be the best place to buy your service items from.I bought my last stuff from a local shop then found out by looking in one of the mags that stuff was half the price. Who do you think does the cheapest quality stuff with good service? any web...

thanks chaps,will try the place at durham.

Can anyone recommend a good reliable garage in the tynside/northumberland area to change the timing belt on my 97 300tdi. It has done 66k and i beleive they are due at 60k?. how much should i expect to pay? thanks for any info

Hi, i have a 97 300tdi with 64000 miles and full service history(well up untill i bought it at 47000 last year). I have the car regularly serviced by a mechanic friend(who has now moved away). I was wondering if anyone could tell me why when i back off the accelerator then go back on it the car...