timing belt question

[onu2002]

Originally Posted by lisalo

I am in Northern New Hampshire so I wonder if it's worth the drive. My servicer is Gerrish Honda. They just called and said I needed new rear wheel bearings and want $425 ea. for a total of another $850 of work! SHould I get some different quotes? T

Absolutely!

[ptsmh73]

Originally Posted by lisalo

I am in Northern New Hampshire so I wonder if it's worth the drive. My servicer is Gerrish Honda. They just called and said I needed new rear wheel bearings and want $425 ea. for a total of another $850 of work! SHould I get some different quotes? T

Lisalo - Looking at Honda "Owners Link" web page, Gerrish Honda is about 75 miles from Dover Autoworld (Dover Honda), probably not worth the trip. Grappone Honda is about 46 miles from you and has a "President's Award" for customer service. There are also 2 closer dealers in VT, but still more than 35 miles away from you. As an alternative you may want to ask friends and neighbors if there is a reputable foreign auto repair mechanic in your area. I am getting the feeling your Honda dealer there feels he has no competition so can charge premium prices. Best of luck, keep us posted.

[lisalo]

Yeah. I get that feeling too. I am going to take your advice and look into asking some friends for a reputable Honda repair mechanic. If not, I think I just might look into those in Vermont. 35 isn't too far at all, since really I'm already 20 minutes from Gerrish, I might as well look for a different drive. I will keep you all posed.
Thanks for your help!

[onu2002]

Don't forget that anyone can replace wheel bearings or change the oil or change brake fluid or any number of other things. Sure, go to the dealer for critical stuff like the timing belt if that makes you more comfortable. But there's no reason you have to use the dealer for everything.