Does the 2013 VW Golf have a timing belt or chain?

The 2013 VW Golf have a timing chain. The quoted cost for timing chain tensioner replacement is between $916 and $1,118. Labor costs are priced between $774 and $974 while parts are priced between $151 and $154. You will come into many issues with an engine. You can have oil leaks and those need to be repaired as soon as possible. A gasket may be loose and that needs to be tightened up. A spark plug may pop off, causing engine issues. There could be excessive oil use, requiring the oil to be changed sooner than expected. A serious problem is the engine overheating. This may lead to fires and the vehicle exploding.