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by Beezageoff
Wed May 03, 2023 10:13 pm
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: Replacing Serpentine belt
Replies: 10
Views: 5962

Re: Replacing Serpentine belt

Well, today I have become the proud owner of a new alternator made in Taiwan....Dont we make anything in the UK anymore?????
I was quoted £900 by the dealer, which included the belt etc, and was pleasantly surprised to receive a bill for £620 instead.
Lets hope it will last!!!!!
by Beezageoff
Mon May 01, 2023 1:33 pm
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: Replacing Serpentine belt
Replies: 10
Views: 5962

Re: Replacing Serpentine belt

Thanks for the info.
Looks like I'll be using the bus a little longer!!!
Its just that its been 2 weeks now and my legs are getting shorter with all the walking I'm doing!!! Still, good for the health I suppose!!!
by Beezageoff
Fri Apr 28, 2023 1:48 pm
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: Replacing Serpentine belt
Replies: 10
Views: 5962

Re: Replacing Serpentine belt

Still on the subject of alternators.... I rang my local Mazda dealer to report my need of an alternator last Monday and was told that they would order one for me from Europe. Today (Friday), it still hasn't arrived!!! Does anyone know if there is a problem with this particular model of alternator? I...
by Beezageoff
Thu Apr 27, 2023 2:58 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Automatic headights
Replies: 5
Views: 2901

Re: Automatic headights

Thanks for the advice. Certainly food for thought.
by Beezageoff
Tue Apr 25, 2023 2:11 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Automatic headights
Replies: 5
Views: 2901

Re: Daylight running lights

Following a breakdown call out, I was advised that my alternator has had it. Got a price from my local Mazda dealer of around £1030 plus vat, to replace it, which includes the belt etc.!!!! My question is this; when I drive to the Mazda garage, which is about 10 miles from my house, as the alternato...
by Beezageoff
Tue Apr 18, 2023 9:15 pm
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: Replacing Serpentine belt
Replies: 10
Views: 5962

Re: Replacing Serpentine belt

Thanks for that. Ive been researching the prices of Alternators and they come in all prices, so its difficult to be accurate, so I would say that your estimate of around £700 isn't far off if a Bosch or Lucas model was used. I once fitted an alternator to a 1969 MGB which was very easy, but with all...
by Beezageoff
Tue Apr 18, 2023 11:12 am
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: Replacing Serpentine belt
Replies: 10
Views: 5962

Re: Replacement Alternator.

Hi, Not sure if this is the right place for a query re the Alternator, but here goes... Had a problem starting the CX3 this morning. Breakdown man came and identified the problem as the alternator. Rang my local Mazda dealer and they have to order the part which will take about a week!!!! I then ask...
by Beezageoff
Mon Oct 31, 2022 8:34 pm
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: 4th service cost
Replies: 25
Views: 17024

Re: 4th service cost

Thanks for that Graeme. I think I might take it to my local Halfords next time. They did a good job on my old Mazda 6 some years ago and were quite reasonable.
by Beezageoff
Sun Oct 30, 2022 5:16 pm
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: 4th service cost
Replies: 25
Views: 17024

Re: 4th service cost

Just had the 4th service carried out on my 2018 CX3. £404 including a MOT. How does that sound?? I've also been quoted a package price of £708 for future 5th and 6th services. Im in Norfolk UK, so I was wondering how the above prices compare with other districts. Im very satisfied with my local Mazd...
by Beezageoff
Sat May 21, 2022 4:22 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: CX3 Fuel pump recall
Replies: 60
Views: 53112

Re: CX3 Fuel pump recall

All done and dusted!! I got the call just after I'd just filled up, so it went in with a tank 2 thirds full! All seems to be ok with the same amount of mileage left, according to the readout, so not a lot of spillage!!!