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anybody knows of a good place to get my car fixed around the area? Problem may be the timing belt has broken(friend told me) but not so sure. I saw in the forums that it takes a lot of work to get this done. I checked with one auto repair shop and they're charging me $650 for it. Please help.

A lot of shops charge like $550 to do a belt on our cars cuz it's a pain in the keester. Why don't you post where you live.

hey thanks for the response. does the $550 you mentioned usually include the whole timing belt kit (timing belt, water pump and other)? i e-mailed a few shops around my area and just waiting for them to get back to me.

i haven't used this car in a long time(probably around 2 or 3 years now) and just want to get it running again.

oh and i thought i posted here on where i live (Hayward, CA USA)

No that's just labour. Now I have to say the shop I deal with said they would charge $280. My point is shop around but stick with long standing reputable shops. If your engine has 200k+ then we usally change the water pump as well. In saying that only buy a new pump, not reconditioned. So you can't do the job yourself. Takes an entire day.

ah ok. well when i bought this car it still has 64,000 miles on it since the owner was only using it to drive in the city.

Well thanks, ill wait for these shops responses which I think are reputable shops. Thanks again.

Once again, where do you live.

dont be afraid to call your local dealership to get a quote too. Atleast that way you have a solid ground to base your decision on when you can compare one shop that you know will do it 100% w/factory parts in your area vs the local shops. IMO Ild just take a day and do it myself, I did mine in the advance parking lot the first time, so I have faith anyone can do it

Oppsss i live in Hayward, California USA

Ill check with the dealership thanks

I wish i can do somethin like that. The hardest ive done with the car is to replace the radiator.