Price quoted for timeing belt and tuneup (105,000 miles)
08-15-2005, 08:43 PM
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Re: Price quoted for timeing belt and tuneup (105,000 miles)
"Rick" <razingkane@adelphia.net> wrote in message
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> I called my local dealer. They wanted $1058.00 for timing belt, water
pump,
> and minor tune-up. All the Honda independents in Colorado Springs are
> running 750.00 for the same service. I called Denver and they are about
> 100.00 bucks cheaper for the same service.
Our local dealer (Middle GA) charged $525.00 for a timing belt package on
my son's 98 Accord I4. That included the water pump, all new drive belts,
the timing belt and balance belt, valve adjustment checked, new radiator
coolant.
>
>
> "Brian Smith" <Halifax@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote in message
> news:Wg3Me.179140$9A2.22574@edtnps89...
> >
> > "Rick" <razingkane@adelphia.net> wrote in message
> > news:w_KdnXXPkbakMZ3eRVn-1A@adelphia.com...
> >>I have a 1999 Accord EX coming up on 105,000 miles. I was quoted
$600.00
> >>for the timing belt and water pump replacement and $235.00 for the
> >>tune-up. Does this sound about right?
> >
> > I was just speaking with my dealership and I was quoted $580.00
including
> > taxes for changing the timing belt. An additional ½ hour of labour and
> > $75.00 for the water pump if I chose to replace that at the same time. I
> > always have replaced both at the same time in the past.
> >
> > Brian
> >
>
>
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Re: Price quoted for timeing belt and tuneup (105,000 miles)
"Rick" <razingkane@adelphia.net> wrote in message
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> I called my local dealer. They wanted $1058.00 for timing belt, water
pump,
> and minor tune-up. All the Honda independents in Colorado Springs are
> running 750.00 for the same service. I called Denver and they are about
> 100.00 bucks cheaper for the same service.
Our local dealer (Middle GA) charged $525.00 for a timing belt package on
my son's 98 Accord I4. That included the water pump, all new drive belts,
the timing belt and balance belt, valve adjustment checked, new radiator
coolant.
>
>
> "Brian Smith" <Halifax@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote in message
> news:Wg3Me.179140$9A2.22574@edtnps89...
> >
> > "Rick" <razingkane@adelphia.net> wrote in message
> > news:w_KdnXXPkbakMZ3eRVn-1A@adelphia.com...
> >>I have a 1999 Accord EX coming up on 105,000 miles. I was quoted
$600.00
> >>for the timing belt and water pump replacement and $235.00 for the
> >>tune-up. Does this sound about right?
> >
> > I was just speaking with my dealership and I was quoted $580.00
including
> > taxes for changing the timing belt. An additional ½ hour of labour and
> > $75.00 for the water pump if I chose to replace that at the same time. I
> > always have replaced both at the same time in the past.
> >
> > Brian
> >
>
>
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Re: Price quoted for timeing belt and tuneup (105,000 miles)
"Rick" <razingkane@adelphia.net> wrote in
news:w_KdnXXPkbakMZ3eRVn-1A@adelphia.com:
> I have a 1999 Accord EX coming up on 105,000 miles. I was quoted
> $600.00 for the timing belt and water pump replacement and $235.00 for
> the tune-up. Does this sound about right?
>
>
>
Acura sends me coupons occasionally quoting $250 for timing belt change,no
mention of water pump.
--
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news:w_KdnXXPkbakMZ3eRVn-1A@adelphia.com:
> I have a 1999 Accord EX coming up on 105,000 miles. I was quoted
> $600.00 for the timing belt and water pump replacement and $235.00 for
> the tune-up. Does this sound about right?
>
>
>
Acura sends me coupons occasionally quoting $250 for timing belt change,no
mention of water pump.
--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net
08-15-2005, 08:43 PM
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Re: Price quoted for timeing belt and tuneup (105,000 miles)
"Rick" <razingkane@adelphia.net> wrote in
news:w_KdnXXPkbakMZ3eRVn-1A@adelphia.com:
> I have a 1999 Accord EX coming up on 105,000 miles. I was quoted
> $600.00 for the timing belt and water pump replacement and $235.00 for
> the tune-up. Does this sound about right?
>
>
>
Acura sends me coupons occasionally quoting $250 for timing belt change,no
mention of water pump.
--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net
news:w_KdnXXPkbakMZ3eRVn-1A@adelphia.com:
> I have a 1999 Accord EX coming up on 105,000 miles. I was quoted
> $600.00 for the timing belt and water pump replacement and $235.00 for
> the tune-up. Does this sound about right?
>
>
>
Acura sends me coupons occasionally quoting $250 for timing belt change,no
mention of water pump.
--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net
08-16-2005, 12:32 AM
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Re: Price quoted for timeing belt and tuneup (105,000 miles)
Rick wrote:
> I have a 1999 Accord EX coming up on 105,000 miles. I was quoted $600.00
> for the timing belt and water pump replacement and $235.00 for the tune-up.
> Does this sound about right?
>
>
First, it depends where you are. Automotive hourly rates vary by region.
That said, $600 for a timing belt and water pump replacement sounds
reasonable as does $235 for the "tune-up", depending upon what is
actually being done at "tune-up" time. Up until the early 1970s a
basic tune-up was pretty well defined as new plugs, new points, new
condenser, set dwell, set timing, set mixture and possibly adjust the
valves if needed. Add on items in a "major tune-up" would generally be
the cap & rotor, PCV valve, fuel filter and air filter.
Today there is really nothing standard about a "tune-up" except that
generally it includes new spark plugs.
Yet another variable is what kind of spark plugs are used. Basic ones
retail for around $1 each today. Fancy Iridium plugs can be $10 each or
more. You want to be sure to be getting plugs at least as good as what
the factory originally installed.
Finally, if this is a shop you have been using for a long time and have
come to know and trust, then you are probably dealing with reasonable
folks. Beware looking for the best price on these kinds of services.
Substandard parts, shoddy labor, etc. are all possibilities when dealing
with second class service establishments.
John
> I have a 1999 Accord EX coming up on 105,000 miles. I was quoted $600.00
> for the timing belt and water pump replacement and $235.00 for the tune-up.
> Does this sound about right?
>
>
First, it depends where you are. Automotive hourly rates vary by region.
That said, $600 for a timing belt and water pump replacement sounds
reasonable as does $235 for the "tune-up", depending upon what is
actually being done at "tune-up" time. Up until the early 1970s a
basic tune-up was pretty well defined as new plugs, new points, new
condenser, set dwell, set timing, set mixture and possibly adjust the
valves if needed. Add on items in a "major tune-up" would generally be
the cap & rotor, PCV valve, fuel filter and air filter.
Today there is really nothing standard about a "tune-up" except that
generally it includes new spark plugs.
Yet another variable is what kind of spark plugs are used. Basic ones
retail for around $1 each today. Fancy Iridium plugs can be $10 each or
more. You want to be sure to be getting plugs at least as good as what
the factory originally installed.
Finally, if this is a shop you have been using for a long time and have
come to know and trust, then you are probably dealing with reasonable
folks. Beware looking for the best price on these kinds of services.
Substandard parts, shoddy labor, etc. are all possibilities when dealing
with second class service establishments.
John
08-16-2005, 12:32 AM
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Re: Price quoted for timeing belt and tuneup (105,000 miles)
Rick wrote:
> I have a 1999 Accord EX coming up on 105,000 miles. I was quoted $600.00
> for the timing belt and water pump replacement and $235.00 for the tune-up.
> Does this sound about right?
>
>
First, it depends where you are. Automotive hourly rates vary by region.
That said, $600 for a timing belt and water pump replacement sounds
reasonable as does $235 for the "tune-up", depending upon what is
actually being done at "tune-up" time. Up until the early 1970s a
basic tune-up was pretty well defined as new plugs, new points, new
condenser, set dwell, set timing, set mixture and possibly adjust the
valves if needed. Add on items in a "major tune-up" would generally be
the cap & rotor, PCV valve, fuel filter and air filter.
Today there is really nothing standard about a "tune-up" except that
generally it includes new spark plugs.
Yet another variable is what kind of spark plugs are used. Basic ones
retail for around $1 each today. Fancy Iridium plugs can be $10 each or
more. You want to be sure to be getting plugs at least as good as what
the factory originally installed.
Finally, if this is a shop you have been using for a long time and have
come to know and trust, then you are probably dealing with reasonable
folks. Beware looking for the best price on these kinds of services.
Substandard parts, shoddy labor, etc. are all possibilities when dealing
with second class service establishments.
John
> I have a 1999 Accord EX coming up on 105,000 miles. I was quoted $600.00
> for the timing belt and water pump replacement and $235.00 for the tune-up.
> Does this sound about right?
>
>
First, it depends where you are. Automotive hourly rates vary by region.
That said, $600 for a timing belt and water pump replacement sounds
reasonable as does $235 for the "tune-up", depending upon what is
actually being done at "tune-up" time. Up until the early 1970s a
basic tune-up was pretty well defined as new plugs, new points, new
condenser, set dwell, set timing, set mixture and possibly adjust the
valves if needed. Add on items in a "major tune-up" would generally be
the cap & rotor, PCV valve, fuel filter and air filter.
Today there is really nothing standard about a "tune-up" except that
generally it includes new spark plugs.
Yet another variable is what kind of spark plugs are used. Basic ones
retail for around $1 each today. Fancy Iridium plugs can be $10 each or
more. You want to be sure to be getting plugs at least as good as what
the factory originally installed.
Finally, if this is a shop you have been using for a long time and have
come to know and trust, then you are probably dealing with reasonable
folks. Beware looking for the best price on these kinds of services.
Substandard parts, shoddy labor, etc. are all possibilities when dealing
with second class service establishments.
John
08-16-2005, 12:35 AM
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Re: Price quoted for timeing belt and tuneup (105,000 miles)
TWW wrote:
> Our local dealer (Middle GA) charged $525.00 for a timing belt package on
> my son's 98 Accord I4. That included the water pump, all new drive belts,
> the timing belt and balance belt, valve adjustment checked, new radiator
> coolant.
>
Yep, the price of automotive repairs varies dramatically by region.
Here in No. California most of the shops are at $100 - $140 per
flat-rate "hour". Idaho, Georgia and other lower cost places are
probably still in the $50-$70 per pseudo-hour range.
Parts prices also vary somewhat by region, but more so by brand of part
used.
John
> Our local dealer (Middle GA) charged $525.00 for a timing belt package on
> my son's 98 Accord I4. That included the water pump, all new drive belts,
> the timing belt and balance belt, valve adjustment checked, new radiator
> coolant.
>
Yep, the price of automotive repairs varies dramatically by region.
Here in No. California most of the shops are at $100 - $140 per
flat-rate "hour". Idaho, Georgia and other lower cost places are
probably still in the $50-$70 per pseudo-hour range.
Parts prices also vary somewhat by region, but more so by brand of part
used.
John
08-16-2005, 12:35 AM
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Re: Price quoted for timeing belt and tuneup (105,000 miles)
TWW wrote:
> Our local dealer (Middle GA) charged $525.00 for a timing belt package on
> my son's 98 Accord I4. That included the water pump, all new drive belts,
> the timing belt and balance belt, valve adjustment checked, new radiator
> coolant.
>
Yep, the price of automotive repairs varies dramatically by region.
Here in No. California most of the shops are at $100 - $140 per
flat-rate "hour". Idaho, Georgia and other lower cost places are
probably still in the $50-$70 per pseudo-hour range.
Parts prices also vary somewhat by region, but more so by brand of part
used.
John
> Our local dealer (Middle GA) charged $525.00 for a timing belt package on
> my son's 98 Accord I4. That included the water pump, all new drive belts,
> the timing belt and balance belt, valve adjustment checked, new radiator
> coolant.
>
Yep, the price of automotive repairs varies dramatically by region.
Here in No. California most of the shops are at $100 - $140 per
flat-rate "hour". Idaho, Georgia and other lower cost places are
probably still in the $50-$70 per pseudo-hour range.
Parts prices also vary somewhat by region, but more so by brand of part
used.
John
08-18-2005, 07:33 AM
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Re: Price quoted for timeing belt and tuneup (105,000 miles)
I agree it does vary dramatically by region.
Just as another price point, I was quoted around $1200 (on a civic
timing belt/watter pump/tuneup) at a Honda dealer in Boston. They were
quoting at the $95/hour rate.
A local shop in Boston did the whole job (with Honda parts) for $350.
They work at $70/hour and charge actual hours, not "book hours" that
are often higher.
Timing belts are very cheap (under $30 I think), and the water pump is
around $50. Most of the quote goes to labor, so it depends on the
shop's experience with Hondas (so they can do them quickly), and
pricing policies ($$/hour, book or actual).
Just one more aside... I just bought an 05 Accord yesterday, and the
dealer said the timing belt is now a metal chain and no longer has to
be replaced. Haven't checked my owners manual yet to confirm.
-MVL
Just as another price point, I was quoted around $1200 (on a civic
timing belt/watter pump/tuneup) at a Honda dealer in Boston. They were
quoting at the $95/hour rate.
A local shop in Boston did the whole job (with Honda parts) for $350.
They work at $70/hour and charge actual hours, not "book hours" that
are often higher.
Timing belts are very cheap (under $30 I think), and the water pump is
around $50. Most of the quote goes to labor, so it depends on the
shop's experience with Hondas (so they can do them quickly), and
pricing policies ($$/hour, book or actual).
Just one more aside... I just bought an 05 Accord yesterday, and the
dealer said the timing belt is now a metal chain and no longer has to
be replaced. Haven't checked my owners manual yet to confirm.
-MVL
08-18-2005, 07:33 AM
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Re: Price quoted for timeing belt and tuneup (105,000 miles)
I agree it does vary dramatically by region.
Just as another price point, I was quoted around $1200 (on a civic
timing belt/watter pump/tuneup) at a Honda dealer in Boston. They were
quoting at the $95/hour rate.
A local shop in Boston did the whole job (with Honda parts) for $350.
They work at $70/hour and charge actual hours, not "book hours" that
are often higher.
Timing belts are very cheap (under $30 I think), and the water pump is
around $50. Most of the quote goes to labor, so it depends on the
shop's experience with Hondas (so they can do them quickly), and
pricing policies ($$/hour, book or actual).
Just one more aside... I just bought an 05 Accord yesterday, and the
dealer said the timing belt is now a metal chain and no longer has to
be replaced. Haven't checked my owners manual yet to confirm.
-MVL
Just as another price point, I was quoted around $1200 (on a civic
timing belt/watter pump/tuneup) at a Honda dealer in Boston. They were
quoting at the $95/hour rate.
A local shop in Boston did the whole job (with Honda parts) for $350.
They work at $70/hour and charge actual hours, not "book hours" that
are often higher.
Timing belts are very cheap (under $30 I think), and the water pump is
around $50. Most of the quote goes to labor, so it depends on the
shop's experience with Hondas (so they can do them quickly), and
pricing policies ($$/hour, book or actual).
Just one more aside... I just bought an 05 Accord yesterday, and the
dealer said the timing belt is now a metal chain and no longer has to
be replaced. Haven't checked my owners manual yet to confirm.
-MVL
08-18-2005, 08:42 AM
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Re: Price quoted for timeing belt and tuneup (105,000 miles)
They are correct, however timing chains don't last forever, and are much more
costly to replace. They also apparently stretch over time and are noisier.
Timing belts do too, but when the belt heats up, it shrinks some.
mvl_groups_user@yahoo.com wrote:
>I agree it does vary dramatically by region.
>
>Just as another price point, I was quoted around $1200 (on a civic
>timing belt/watter pump/tuneup) at a Honda dealer in Boston. They were
>quoting at the $95/hour rate.
>
>A local shop in Boston did the whole job (with Honda parts) for $350.
>They work at $70/hour and charge actual hours, not "book hours" that
>are often higher.
>
>Timing belts are very cheap (under $30 I think), and the water pump is
>around $50. Most of the quote goes to labor, so it depends on the
>shop's experience with Hondas (so they can do them quickly), and
>pricing policies ($$/hour, book or actual).
>
>Just one more aside... I just bought an 05 Accord yesterday, and the
>dealer said the timing belt is now a metal chain and no longer has to
>be replaced. Haven't checked my owners manual yet to confirm.
>
>-MVL
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costly to replace. They also apparently stretch over time and are noisier.
Timing belts do too, but when the belt heats up, it shrinks some.
mvl_groups_user@yahoo.com wrote:
>I agree it does vary dramatically by region.
>
>Just as another price point, I was quoted around $1200 (on a civic
>timing belt/watter pump/tuneup) at a Honda dealer in Boston. They were
>quoting at the $95/hour rate.
>
>A local shop in Boston did the whole job (with Honda parts) for $350.
>They work at $70/hour and charge actual hours, not "book hours" that
>are often higher.
>
>Timing belts are very cheap (under $30 I think), and the water pump is
>around $50. Most of the quote goes to labor, so it depends on the
>shop's experience with Hondas (so they can do them quickly), and
>pricing policies ($$/hour, book or actual).
>
>Just one more aside... I just bought an 05 Accord yesterday, and the
>dealer said the timing belt is now a metal chain and no longer has to
>be replaced. Haven't checked my owners manual yet to confirm.
>
>-MVL
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08-18-2005, 08:42 AM
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Re: Price quoted for timeing belt and tuneup (105,000 miles)
They are correct, however timing chains don't last forever, and are much more
costly to replace. They also apparently stretch over time and are noisier.
Timing belts do too, but when the belt heats up, it shrinks some.
mvl_groups_user@yahoo.com wrote:
>I agree it does vary dramatically by region.
>
>Just as another price point, I was quoted around $1200 (on a civic
>timing belt/watter pump/tuneup) at a Honda dealer in Boston. They were
>quoting at the $95/hour rate.
>
>A local shop in Boston did the whole job (with Honda parts) for $350.
>They work at $70/hour and charge actual hours, not "book hours" that
>are often higher.
>
>Timing belts are very cheap (under $30 I think), and the water pump is
>around $50. Most of the quote goes to labor, so it depends on the
>shop's experience with Hondas (so they can do them quickly), and
>pricing policies ($$/hour, book or actual).
>
>Just one more aside... I just bought an 05 Accord yesterday, and the
>dealer said the timing belt is now a metal chain and no longer has to
>be replaced. Haven't checked my owners manual yet to confirm.
>
>-MVL
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costly to replace. They also apparently stretch over time and are noisier.
Timing belts do too, but when the belt heats up, it shrinks some.
mvl_groups_user@yahoo.com wrote:
>I agree it does vary dramatically by region.
>
>Just as another price point, I was quoted around $1200 (on a civic
>timing belt/watter pump/tuneup) at a Honda dealer in Boston. They were
>quoting at the $95/hour rate.
>
>A local shop in Boston did the whole job (with Honda parts) for $350.
>They work at $70/hour and charge actual hours, not "book hours" that
>are often higher.
>
>Timing belts are very cheap (under $30 I think), and the water pump is
>around $50. Most of the quote goes to labor, so it depends on the
>shop's experience with Hondas (so they can do them quickly), and
>pricing policies ($$/hour, book or actual).
>
>Just one more aside... I just bought an 05 Accord yesterday, and the
>dealer said the timing belt is now a metal chain and no longer has to
>be replaced. Haven't checked my owners manual yet to confirm.
>
>-MVL
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08-18-2005, 07:01 PM
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Re: Price quoted for timeing belt and tuneup (105,000 miles)
"T L via CarKB.com" <forum@CarKB.com> wrote in message
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> They are correct, however timing chains don't last forever, and are much
> more
> costly to replace. They also apparently stretch over time and are
> noisier.
> Timing belts do too, but when the belt heats up, it shrinks some.
>
Technically they don't stretch, but the links wear so the chain becomes
longer. A bicycle chain will often be an entire link longer by the time it
is retired.
Regular oil changes are crucial to timing chain life for the obvious
reason.
Mike
news:5306C81F8E1AA@CarKB.com...
> They are correct, however timing chains don't last forever, and are much
> more
> costly to replace. They also apparently stretch over time and are
> noisier.
> Timing belts do too, but when the belt heats up, it shrinks some.
>
Technically they don't stretch, but the links wear so the chain becomes
longer. A bicycle chain will often be an entire link longer by the time it
is retired.
Regular oil changes are crucial to timing chain life for the obvious
reason.
Mike
08-18-2005, 07:01 PM
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Re: Price quoted for timeing belt and tuneup (105,000 miles)
"T L via CarKB.com" <forum@CarKB.com> wrote in message
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> They are correct, however timing chains don't last forever, and are much
> more
> costly to replace. They also apparently stretch over time and are
> noisier.
> Timing belts do too, but when the belt heats up, it shrinks some.
>
Technically they don't stretch, but the links wear so the chain becomes
longer. A bicycle chain will often be an entire link longer by the time it
is retired.
Regular oil changes are crucial to timing chain life for the obvious
reason.
Mike
news:5306C81F8E1AA@CarKB.com...
> They are correct, however timing chains don't last forever, and are much
> more
> costly to replace. They also apparently stretch over time and are
> noisier.
> Timing belts do too, but when the belt heats up, it shrinks some.
>
Technically they don't stretch, but the links wear so the chain becomes
longer. A bicycle chain will often be an entire link longer by the time it
is retired.
Regular oil changes are crucial to timing chain life for the obvious
reason.
Mike
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