Honda Repairs - Other than the dealership?

[w_man]

So my dad's looking to get a few things done on his 02 Honda Civic. He needs to get the timing belt changed on the car. A friend of his mentioned to him that while he's getting his timing belt changed, he should also consider changing out his water pump and tensioner to get it out of the way.

The car has 146k on it so I'm wondering if changing the water pump and tensioner is neccessary?

Also, the above work will cost roughly 1000 bucks at the honda dealership (talked to the Airdrie Honda dealership). Are there any good shops out there you guys have had good experience with that will do this sort of work? Cost is also a factor ... any local/private shops that will be normally cheaper than the dealership?

I tried a quick search on the forums but if I missed it, please direct me to the thread. All help is appreciated.

Thanks.

[QuasarCav]

Option Auto

[V6-BoI]

I took my parent's 97 accord to get a time belt done at this place called Hu's Garage up in the North East. I can't remember how much it was exactly but I'm pretty sure it was under 1000 bucks. The guy apparently specializes in Hondas.

[ekguy]

Could always check with Mr_Et on here. He's worked on many member's cars, mine included. Doesn't charge and arm and a leg and definitely knows his way around cars. Check out his thread in the performance section to see his work.

:thumbsup:

[nykz]

MR_ET is the guy to go to, knows his Honda's inside out, great guy and is definitely someone I would recommend everyone to :thumbsup:

[Redlyne_mr2]

Originally posted by QuasarCav
Option Auto
Ahem Option Import

[w_man]

Awsome .. let me try giving MR_ET a shout first ... dont mind supporting a fellow beyonder.

[bourge73]

And I am sure going the Mr ET way the parts (buy your own) would be quite the savings, seeing how the stealerships jack up their parts prices :thumbsup:

[Mr_ET]

thanks for the kind words everyone:thumbsup:

[MugenBB6]

+1 for Etienne!

[88CRX]

+1 Option Import

great guys.

[redline]

Originally posted by 88CRX
+1 Option Import

great guys.

+2

Jim is the best, licensed tech and has work on and for honda for many years. he has forgotten more about hondas the most people will ever know

[A2VR6]

+3 Option Import

Always bring my cars there if I ever need anything done. Never been dissapointed.

[TomcoPDR]

Originally posted by V6-BoI
I took my parent's 97 accord to get a time belt done at this place called Hu's Garage up in the North East. I can't remember how much it was exactly but I'm pretty sure it was under 1000 bucks. The guy apparently specializes in Hondas.

Yea Steve (Hu) is a great guy, old Chinaman... old school mechanic specializing in Honda's, he's had his shop forever... Beside the old T&T Honda, beside Fat Kee restaurant.

Always have wise funny stories.

[Graham_A_M]

http://www.yellowpages.ca/bus/Alberta/Calgary/Paz-Automotive/3515326.html?adid=14352829aa&what=paz+automotive&where=Calgary%2C+AB&le=16a789796c%7C161e72426c%7C2ba1ea5e6c%7C14c6c

^ Paz automotive. Peter is a Factory trained Honda Mechanic. (His son is a member here on Beyond too).


He's incredibly honest, and a very good mechanic. I'd trust him with anything I drive....
My mom takes her CRV to him, and always rant & raves about his service.
So I'd very highly recommend him if you dont go with Mr. ET or Option Import.

[V6-BoI]

Originally posted by Graham_A_M
http://www.yellowpages.ca/bus/Alberta/Calgary/Paz-Automotive/3515326.html?adid=14352829aa&what=paz+automotive&where=Calgary%2C+AB&le=16a789796c%7C161e72426c%7C2ba1ea5e6c%7C14c6c

^ Paz automotive. Peter is a Factory trained Honda Mechanic. (His son is a member here on Beyond too).


He's incredibly honest, and a very good mechanic. I'd trust him with anything I drive....
My mom takes her CRV to him, and always rant & raves about his service.
So I'd very highly recommend him if you dont go with Mr. ET or Option Import.

I also took my parents car to Paz for an oil change as well just recently. The owner seemed like a really nice guy as well.

[w_man]

Thanks for all the help guys .. I'm in touch with Etienne .. but it's good to know a few shops for reference.

[Torrr]

Originally posted by Graham_A_M
http://www.yellowpages.ca/bus/Alberta/Calgary/Paz-Automotive/3515326.html?adid=14352829aa&what=paz+automotive&where=Calgary%2C+AB&le=16a789796c%7C161e72426c%7C2ba1ea5e6c%7C14c6c

^ Paz automotive. Peter is a Factory trained Honda Mechanic. (His son is a member here on Beyond too).


He's incredibly honest, and a very good mechanic. I'd trust him with anything I drive....
My mom takes her CRV to him, and always rant & raves about his service.
So I'd very highly recommend him if you dont go with Mr. ET or Option Import.

+1 for Paz auto, my family has been taking our Honda's there and hes done nothing but good work.

Op, we took our 04 Civic there and it came out to about $600 for the timing belt and a few miscellaneous things along with it installed.

[McHonda]

Originally posted by A2VR6
+3 Option Import

Always bring my cars there if I ever need anything done. Never been dissapointed.

Just wanna thank you guys for recommending Option Import.

Took my car in today for a "B" service, Jim was great, good service, fast, and way cheaper than the dealer! If I went to the dealer it would've taken all day, they took 1 hour flat just as he told me when I dropped it off. And Jim was very through explaining to me afterwards the car's conditions.


Now I can finally say eff Crowfoot Honda after all the BS I've had to put up with those clowns on my last warranty issue.

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: for Option Import!

[w_man]

Thanks for all your help guys ... I took the car to Etienne and he did a great job. Very helpful guy and knows what he's doing.

:thumbsup: