Belt replacement cost depends on which belt you mean—drive/serpentine belt or timing belt—and how tightly your engine bay packs everything in. In Australia, a drive belt swap typically lands around AUD 150–400 fitted, while a timing belt job is more like AUD 800–2,000+, often AUD 1,200–2,500 if the water pump, tensioners and seals join the party. Euro V6/V8s and cramped engine bays can push timing belt bills north of AUD 3,000, because labour hours multiply faster than rabbits. Intervals are usually 90,000–160,000 km or 5–10 years for timing belts; miss it on an interference engine and you could buy yourself a new set of valves. Ring a couple of local mechanics with your rego/VIN for precise quotes, and ask whether the quote includes fresh coolant and accessory bits so there are no ‘surprises’.
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