Legit Honda mechanic? Suggestions?

[ExtraSlow]

Need timing belt and new alternator plus belt on wife's 2012 Odyssey. Any independent Honda shops that are reccomended?

T&T dealership has seemed mostly straightforward in the past, but would love to save a few bucks on this. Quote for timing belt alone was $1800, and suspect the alternator is another $600 at least.

[ExtraSlow]

I see Hu's garage mentioned in previous threads, so I'll put them on the list.

[G-ZUS]

Check out autocrats, really fair and not far from you

[88CRX]

Steve at VS One or Jackie at Balance Auto Garage. Both know Honda’s.

[Disoblige]

Hu's Garage man. I'm sure there are other places but Ryan and Steve (son and dad) are great. I use them anytime I have a Honda to service.

[ExtraSlow]

Excellent assistance in this thread and on the PM's. Thanks guys.

[bjstare]

+10 for balance auto. Jackie’s great.

Another that hasn’t been mentioned is Paz auto; idk if they’re still around, but used to be great value and Honda specialist.

[tonytiger55]

I see Hu's garage mentioned in previous threads, so I'll put them on the list.

This. He was the guy that kept my Zonda CRV running to 400km +. Great shop and very knowledgble.
Im actually popping there tommorrow morning.

[Sentry]

Steve at VS One or Jackie at Balance Auto Garage. Both know Honda’s.
Was gonna recommend these guys

[haggis88]

I am also due for this on my wifes Ody

What would one be expecting to pay at an indy shop? ExtraSlow

[G-ZUS]

I am also due for this on my wifes Ody

What would one be expecting to pay at an indy shop? ExtraSlow

Roughly around $1000

[ExtraSlow]

I'm getting the alternator replaced by a friend, one of beyonds legit car guys. Don't have the timing belt quoted out yet.
B&F Electric was best price for the alternator itself though, by far.

[haggis88]

Cool

Alternator looks easy enough, pretty sure i'd be able to get that myself

I've done 2 Honda timing chains on K20 engines, but never done a V6 belt and with this being the only car, I can't afford to fuck about and take my time with it like I did with my project cars lol

[ExtraSlow]

Word. Shoukd I ask for a deal on 2 timing belts?

[bigbadboss101]

We replaced the alternator on our 2011 Odyssey at Honda a few months ago. It was expensive for parts alone. -$700 for a reman one vs $100 more for a new off brand one.
Might give Hu’s a call cuz the other day they said we need plugs, valve adjustment and there is a TB / tensioner leak. TB was done at 100k and now it’s at 160k. $690, $425, and $1,182!

Extra slow this would be TB change number two for you?

[ExtraSlow]

Is it bad that I'm not sure if this is timing belt #1 or #2? I know I'm overdue not early, that's for sure.