Interested in hearing from tech's currently employed @ Honda dealer. Due to lack of qualified independent mechanics in their area, this repair will need to be done by a dealer.
Family member has 2000 Accord 4 cyl. and it's approching time to have the timing belt replaced. So the questions are:
- Specifically, what parts do you replace, and what other services are performed?
- What is general cost?
- How long would dealer need to complete the work?
- Are very small Honda dealers just as good as larger ones? i.e. one dealer (closest) also sells Pontiac, vs: dealer selling only Honda.
- Would you be confident getting this repair done at ANY Honda dealer? i.e. does Honda tech certification take out the duh factor?
- Immediately after repair, owner will be taking a very long road trip, so can't take chances with repair, etc.
- Is there anything else you would recommend doing, not covered in #1?
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