Cambelts

Cambelts are a crucial component of your car’s engine and play a critical role in its performance. That said, a cambelt is amongst the most likely things in your car to go wrong.

It helps to control the timing of your car’s internal combustion engines. Therefore, we recommend visiting our award-winning garage for regular cambelt checks, as part of our service, to ensure your vehicle runs efficiently.

Our team at In Town Automotive features technicians with many years of experience in the industry. They can help identify any hidden problems with your cambelt to ensure you don’t have to deal with additional repairs and costs at a later date.

If you conduct these cambelt checks at least twice a year, it can improve the lifespan of your vehicle significantly. Additionally, you’ll notice an improvement in your car’s performance after a cambelt repair.

Why Should You Conduct Checks and Repairs for Your Cambelt?

Cambelts and timing belts are a critical part of any vehicle running cycle as it ensures the correct timing of fuel combustion and compression.

Any car's timing belt needs to be replaced at the correct interval whether you meet the mileage interval or the yearly, for example, it could be replaced every 60,000 miles, or every five years whichever comes sooner for your timing belt – cambelt to be replaced.

Every car's cambelt intervals differ, and you can call our Northampton depot on 01604 666 700 with your registration number, and we can check this for you.

It is important you don’t ignore the recommended intervals for replacing your car's timing belt as catastrophic damage can occur to your engine should it fail. In the worst-case scenario, if your timing belt or cambelt should snap or a tensioner should collapse, you could be faced with the unfortunate costs involved with an engine rebuild.

But rest assured here at In Town Automotive Northampton, we have the right tools and the right technical expertise to carry out a timing belt or cambelt replacement on your vehicle right here in Northampton.

When Should You Replace Your Vehicle’s Cambelt?

There isn’t any specific time period within which to replace your car’s cambelt. The timing typically depends on the model of your vehicle and how you’re driving the vehicle. However, you will need to replace the cambelt at least more than once during your vehicle’s lifespan.

Many manufacturers recommend doing a cambelt change after a specific time or distance. The distance for a cambelt change is typically between 40,000 and 100,000 miles, or it can be anytime after four years.

We recommend reading your vehicle handbook to see when your manufacturer recommends a cambelt change. It’s also crucial to choose a reliable repair service like the ones at In Town Automotive to ensure you don’t face any issues later.

Book an appointment for a cambelt change to get the best service at our award-winning Northampton garage!

Signs You Need a Cambelt Change Immediately

In some situations, you might need to take your vehicle for a cambelt change urgently. If you don’t figure out the underlying problems early, it can cause massive damage to your vehicle, leading to additional costs and repairs.

Because of this, we recommend learning the top signs your cambelt may need changing. It can help maintain the lifespan of your vehicle and increase fuel mileage.

If you identify any issues with your cambelt, we recommend booking an appointment with In Town Automotive for checks and replacement. Our reliable technicians will check for any problems with the cambelt and provide any necessary repairs.

Here are some common signs that indicate your cambelt needs changing:

• Ticking sounds from the engine
• Oil leak near the motor
• Issues with the Exhausts
• Difficulty in starting the vehicle
• Release of smoke after starting the engine

Why Choose In Town Automotive for a Cambelt Change?

Cambelts work under a lot of stress under high-pressure environments, and you need to replace them after four or more years. However, if the cambelt isn’t changed properly, it massively affects your vehicle’s performance and could lead to severe damage that will require costly, additional repairs.

That’s why it’s crucial to choose the right people while looking to get a cambelt change for your car. At In Town Automotive, you can find technicians with years of experience in cambelt checks and changes.

Additionally, our award-winning Northampton garage is fully accredited, and we assure you that your vehicle is in safe hands.

We provide a 12-month warranty to ensure you have piece of mind on any repairs. Book an appointment today or call us at 01604 666 700 now!