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indy4192
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Nov 11, 2010, 1:44 PM

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2002 kia sedona
137,000
V-6
I am needing to have some work done on my mini van and my normal mechanic who does really good work said that what I need to have done is really beyond what he is comfortable doing and sugguests I find someone with more background in doing this type of job. I have gotten a price from the dealership and figure they do this type of work so they should know what they are doing and are "certified". But besides them what kind of things/questions should i ask of other shops that would lead me to believe they know what they are doing.

I am needing to have the timing belt changed out on a kia sedona and from what I have read about it, done wrong and my engine is history and doing the job right is not an easy job.

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Nov 11, 2010, 2:31 PM

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Timing belts are done every day at independent shops. You just need one that is competent.

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indy4192
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Nov 11, 2010, 2:51 PM

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Timing belts are done every day at independent shops. You just need one that is competent.

but what or how do i go about finding one that is competent? I mean they screw this up and my engine is toast.

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Nov 11, 2010, 11:21 PM

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Since you have a regular tech you are happy with and this is work he is subbing out. Ask his opinion, I'm sure he is familiar with a lot of shops in the area so should have some good input. Talk to friends & neighbors, see who they use. You can use the shop locator feature at ASE.com & Iatn.net. to get a list of indy's in your area.....

There is an old saying in this business...... You never want to send a good customer to another shop for service because there is no guarantee they will come back to yours.....

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