What is a cambelt?

The cambelt is also known as the timing belt, which is a rubber belt that conjoins and synchronizes components, rotating the crankshaft and camshaft of your vehicle’s engine. It is important it works correctly, as the functionality of this process allows your engine to consume air and fuel and distribute exhaust gases at the correct times.

Cambelt problems

A cambelt is subject to age over time due to heat and weather conditions which can pressurises the belt to expand and deteriorate. If worn excessively, the cambelt is likely to break, often resulting in a damaged engine. Subsequently, a damaged engine can increase the likelihood of a breakdown. Faults with cambelt can also affect the mileage and collide components such as pistons and valves. We recommend a free cambelt and mileage check annually to reduce the implications of problems.

What does your Free Cambelt and Mileage check cover?

Our routine check covers an age and mileage check to retrieve a replacement interval based on your vehicle registration. A quotation on replacements will be provided in accordance with your manufacturer’s recommendation. You must bring your service history and any vehicle documents for a free cambelt and mileage check at your local Express Fit Autocentre.