Need Toyota Repair Shop recommendation in So. California.

[99blksol]

Hi,

It's time to change my timing belt after 130K miles. Appears to have been done at 65k from a sticker I see on engine. I bought this Solara at 93k miles one year ago. It drives very nicely, just put some 18" BSA Racing wheels on it but don't want to compromise the ride by lowering it although I'm sure it would look pretty nice lowered.

I am looking for a reputable and honest repair facility to change the belt out for me that I can take this car to from time to time for work. I live in San Bernardino County (Inland Empire) area. Anyone know of any shops in this area.

Thanks,

KB

[SC V6]

WOW!.. your going to have to down size that avatar picture.... its ginormious

[RichD978]

yeah way ginormious... nice car though

[99blksol]

Sorry about that. Just trying to figure out these image things...

[~Spadwaller~]

Toyota of North Hollywood 1(888)-520-5000 they have a specail for v4 159.95 includes belt and labor last 5-31-05. I have the coupon if you interested.

[RichD978]

Toyota of North Hollywood 1(888)-520-5000 they have a specail for v4 159.95 includes belt and labor last 5-31-05. I have the coupon if you interested.

thats 1 hell of a price. Are you sure its not 159.95 for just the belt ?

[1st Gen Sol]

That sounds about right .

[99blksol]

It's a SE-V6. What should I do while they are doing the timing belt?
Water pump? Is it a belt or a chain?

Thanks!!!

[1st Gen Sol]

It's a SE-V6. What should I do while they are doing the timing belt?
Water pump? Is it a belt or a chain?

Thanks!!!

^^^^ Its a timing belt, no chains. I would suggest getting the water pump done at the sametime so you save yourself the hassle of doing it later on and having to pay double for labor.......My Avalon just hit 100k miles and I gotta bring it in for the Timing Belt and Water pump.

[~Spadwaller~]

the coupon reads
1-888-520-5000 Sevice Call
Includes:
Includes Belt & Labor
Replace timing belt
Adjust tension
Reset timing
Inspect associated components
4 cylinder vehicles

159.95 plus tax (mr2, turbo, supercharged and diesel vehicles higher)
hazardous waste removal fee not included

This coupon is up for grabs to however wants it

[Turbosolara]

you may contact my friend who is at chino hill. He was working in toyota dealer and he is a certified toyota mechanic. I let him and his bro take care of my turbocharged solara and it was reliable.

his email is zkubidu@verizon.net

Also, if you are in process of changing timing belt, you should change your water pump as well.

[99blksol]

Thanks for the replies, I will email the fellow in Chino Hills..

[LatinUSMC]

if you dont mind .........im gonna email him too ...i need the major tune up done at a lower cost than dealer

[99blksol]

I contacted Dave and he seems quite reasonable. Thanks again for the referal!!! My car already just hums along without any major tune up if tens of thousands of miles (132k on it now), and I can just imagine what it will be like with a new timing belt, water pump, major tune and fluid flush!

[Turbosolara]

I am still waiting for him to do my civic valve adjustment and rear brake disc swap too