At Tickenham Garage, we help motorists across North Somerset and Bristol protect their vehicles from costly and avoidable engine damage. One of the most important – yet often delayed – maintenance items we see is cambelt and wet belt replacement.
Replacing your cambelt or wet belt in line with the manufacturer’s recommended change interval is essential for the long-term health of your engine and your peace of mind.
What Is a Cambelt and Why Is It So Important?
The cambelt (also known as a timing belt) keeps your engine’s internal components working in perfect synchronisation. It controls the timing between the crankshaft and camshaft, ensuring valves open and close exactly when they should.
If a cambelt snaps or slips:
The engine can stop instantly
Valves and pistons can collide
Severe internal damage can occur
Because cambelts are made from reinforced rubber, they wear over time and must be replaced based on age or mileage, whichever comes first.
Wet Belts: A Critical Service for Modern Engines
Many modern vehicles now use a wet belt, which runs inside the engine and is lubricated by engine oil. While designed for efficiency, wet belts are extremely sensitive to oil quality and servicing intervals.
Wet belt degradation can cause:
Belt material breaking down into the oil
Blocked oil pick-up pipes
Loss of oil pressure
Catastrophic engine failure
We frequently see issues with wet belts on vehicles that appear otherwise well maintained.
Common Cambelt and Wet Belt Vehicles We Work On
At Tickenham Garage, we regularly replace cambelts and wet belts on popular vehicles driven throughout Bristol, Nailsea, Clevedon, Portishead and North Somerset, including:
Wet Belt Vehicles
Ford Fiesta, Focus & Puma (1.0 EcoBoost)
Ford Transit Courier & Connect
Peugeot 208, 2008 & 308
Citroën C3 & C4
Vauxhall Corsa & Crossland (PureTech engines)
Cambelt Vehicles
Volkswagen Golf, Polo & Passat
Audi A3 & A4
Škoda Octavia & Fabia
SEAT Leon & Ibiza
Renault Clio & Megane
Vauxhall Astra & Insignia
If you’re unsure which system your car uses, we’re always happy to advise.
Why Manufacturer Change Intervals Matter
Every manufacturer sets a cambelt or wet belt replacement schedule based on extensive testing. Ignoring these intervals significantly increases the risk of sudden failure.
At Tickenham Garage, we:
Follow manufacturer-recommended intervals
Use high-quality OEM or OEM-equivalent parts
Replace associated components such as tensioners and water pumps where required
This ensures reliability, longevity, and full confidence in the work carried out.
Cambelt & Wet Belt Replacement in North Somerset and Bristol
As a trusted independent garage near Bristol, we offer expert cambelt and wet belt replacement with honest advice and clear pricing.
Our service includes:
Full belt replacement to manufacturer specification
Experienced technicians familiar with modern engine designs
Transparent quotations with no hidden extras
Friendly, local service you can rely on
Preventative maintenance today can save you thousands tomorrow.
Not Sure When Yours Is Due?
If you’re unsure when your cambelt or wet belt is due, or if you’ve recently bought a used car, it’s worth checking now rather than risking engine failure later.
📍 Conveniently located for North Somerset and Bristol
📞 Contact Tickenham Garage today to book an inspection or cambelt / wet belt replacement.