The timing belt (or cambelt) is one of the most critical components in your engine.
It synchronises the rotation of the crankshaft and camshaft, ensuring the engine’s valves open and close at precisely the right moment. When it fails, the consequences are almost always severe: on interference engines – which includes the majority of modern cars – a snapped timing belt typically causes catastrophic internal engine damage, often writing off the engine entirely.
The good news is that timing belt failure is almost entirely preventable. Replacing the belt at the manufacturer’s recommended interval is one of the most important pieces of scheduled maintenance on any vehicle that has one.
Intervals vary by manufacturer, engine, and age – typically between 40,000 and 80,000 miles, or every four to five years, whichever comes first. Age matters as much as mileage: a belt that has covered few miles but is several years old can be just as vulnerable as one that has covered high mileage quickly. If you’re unsure of your vehicle’s interval or when it was last changed, give us a call, and we’ll check.
Bring your car into CCM for cambelt repairs and replacements at our Gatwick and Ewhurst workshops.
CCM has been trusted by customers across Surrey and Sussex for over 30 years, and recognised by the industry to match, with awards including back-to-back Automechanika Best Multi-Site Garage wins, consecutive IGA Best Independent Garage titles, and the Top Garage Award 2025.
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