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Accessory Belt Change

Preventive replacement of the accessory belt (Poly-V). Often done with the timing belt to save labour.

What's included

Quote from the garage, before you confirm the appointment
New accessory belt (Poly-V)
New tensioner, if needed
Check of the alternator, water pump and air-conditioning compressor
Function test
Nothing gets done before you say yes

The accessory belt drives the alternator, water pump, air-conditioning compressor and fan, so if it goes they all stop at once. The price depends on the engine and on the state of the tensioner, so there is no fixed price at booking. Here is how it works: you send the request with your car’s details and you have the quote before the appointment. You confirm only if the price suits you. If a timing belt change is already due, do both together: it comes apart once and you save on labour.

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What affects the price

The workshop confirms the total after a visual check. No surprises on the invoice.

Tensioner replacement (if needed)+ CHF 80

Often worth doing together with the timing belt. You save labour.

When you need it

Signs you shouldn’t ignore.

You hear a sharp squeal when starting the car

Worn belt or loose tensioner.

You see cracks or wear marks on the belt

Visual check at the workshop.

You’ve had occasional overheating

The belt also drives the water pump and the fan.

Warranty

Your manufacturer's warranty stays valid

Servicing at an independent garage doesn't void your manufacturer's warranty. We explain what Swiss law says and what to watch for.

How the warranty works

HOW IT WORKS

How Guido works, from choice to payment

Choose a service and garage

Select the service you need and your preferred garage in the Guido network. For the most common services, you see the price before you book.

Book and enter payment details

Pick a date and time that suit you. Nothing is charged until the work is complete.

The garage gets to work

Bring your car in at your appointment. If extra work is needed, the garage tells you first, with the cost. You decide whether to approve it.

Work complete and payment

Once the work is done, you receive the invoice and payment is processed. You always know what was done and what it costs.

Why Guido

A smarter way to look after your car

Save time, skip the surprises, and leave your car in expert hands.

No surprises on your invoice

Transparency

If your car needs anything extra, you get an instant alert with the price, and you decide. No surprises on the invoice.

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Booking

Pick a nearby garage and your preferred slot, and book the whole thing online in minutes.

Your warranty stays intact

Warranty

Every service follows manufacturer specs, using equivalent or original parts where needed, so your warranty stays valid.

Fair, competitive prices

Pricing

Competitive prices on service and repairs across the Guido network, with no compromise on quality.

No surprises

Always know what's being done to your car

With Guido you always know what you'll pay. If the garage spots extra work during the appointment, it notifies you right away and only continues once you approve. So your invoice never holds surprise costs.

Instant notification
If extra work is needed, the garage contacts you before carrying on.
Only with your approval
No additional work is carried out without your explicit OK.
Transparent invoice
You pay only for what you approved: no surprise charges at the end.

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Accessory Belt Change

Garages near you

The workshop confirms the total after a visual check. No surprises on the invoice.

Signs you shouldn’t ignore.

How Guido works, from choice to payment

A smarter way to look after your car

Always know what's being done to your car

Frequently asked questions

The workshop confirms the total after a visual check. No surprises on the invoice.

Signs you shouldn’t ignore.

How Guido works, from choice to payment

A smarter way to look after your car

Always know what's being done to your car

Frequently asked questions