The average shop labor rate is $75 - $200 per hour. The lesser amount is often found in smaller cities and the more expensive labor rate seems to align itself with larger cites. Depending on shop rate, technicians experience, and the amount of timing belt parts being replaced it can cost approximately $300 - $1,200.ou won't have to worry about this with our INA Gen II BLAU VW Beetle Timing Belt Kits ranging from $70 - $200 and include the same OFFICIAL O.E. parts that came on your car from the factory, just without the genuine logo. This is a huge savings vs retail dealer cost.