My original post:
Unfortunately seems to be getting worse after many years trouble free motoring, water pump last year now Vanos. Emissions light came on and local Indy has diagnosed Vanos needs replacing after carrying out bmw diagnosis procedure.
I have been quoted £1000 to replace with genuine new parts, precautionary timing chain tension as this was mentioned on error code and oil, filter and flush. Includes a one year guarentee which I felt wasn't that long given nature of the part.
I am now considering options. I want to keep the car but as I explained and sure the garage understand (they are probably reading! Evening gents) I need to consider options. DIY is beyond my ability I think.
Spoken to Mr Vanos and as you would expect he says no issue and half the price of the local with recon parts. For a bit more he would even drive down to do it for me or I can drive the car up (which I don't think an issue - can anyone confirm?)
I searched but finding it difficult to see what people have been charged among the many thread on the issue. There are the guys in Liverpool mentioned I haven't spoke to them yet. What are thoughts on the above quote? reasonable?
Cheers
As per the consensus of replies, the quote was consider high and ducklakeview has suggested worth clarifying why it is suggested to replace the Vanos with no mention as the weather solenoids have been checked / replaced which is a much more common issue. Ducklakeview has suggested enerally Vanos issues, other than the solenoids, is rare.
Anyway I will open this back up to further comment as its always useful for future readers who may experience the same.