Anyone know of a reliable garage to replace a Nissan Almera Timing Chain (other than Nissan dealers). Dealer checked and it is stretched.

Also any idea of cost ?

martinc, January 2009

I found a facebook group dedicated to this issue. It's called "recall nissan almeras":
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=294927256889&v=wall
Thanks.

tn, April 2011

Nissan Almera timing chain Arrhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

martin_k, April 2011

I replaced the timing chain on my Nissan Almera last year. It cost me £500. Now I've got the same problem again! Nissan quoated me £1700. The car is not worth that much.
My advice to you, don't bother replacing the timing chain just get rid off the Nissan Almera because you'll be dealing with exactly the same problem few months later. Only the cost will be much higher.

KeepClearofNissanCars, December 2010

i've had the timing chain done for £360.00 in preston, full 12months warranty, parts and labour

abs, October 2009

Did you fix your timing chain problem?
Like you, I ignored mine for a bit but now it takes me nearly an hour to start it.
Nissan quoted me £1000, a garage in Leceister quoted me £620.
Some people suggested there's no guarantee the problem will go away.

Give Nissan customer services a call on:
01923 899999.
The more people report the Timing Chain defect to Nissan, the more likely they'll issue a recall.

Nabile, September 2009

Was quoted £1300 by dealer - so have held off replacing. Found that as long as I run the car a few minutes before setting off - minimizes problem.

martinc, February 2009

how much have you been quoted? i have the same problem but price is mega high...around £1000, i am in the London area.

Neerali, February 2009

very pricey,if done properly

mutley, January 2009