The timing belt, otherwise known as a cam belt, is an inexpensive feature of your vehicle’s engine setup. However, you must not confuse its low cost with low value because failure to arrange a timing belt replacement at the right time could spell disaster for your car, finances, and safety on the road. If you require a new timing belt, now is the time to act. Accurate Automotive Services can complete the job in a fast, affordable, and highly professional manner. If you’re a motorist in the Thousand Oaks California, get in touch to book your motor in today!
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New Timing Belts In Thousand Oaks, CA
Timing belts are one of many car parts that will suffer from wear and tear over the years. While the lifespan of your cam belt will be determined by various contributing factors including the quality of the item and your driving habits, most drivers can expect to replace their product at least once per decade (or every five years if you drive daily), although the fact that they usually last for 75,000-100,000 miles (depending on the vehicle manufacturer) means that replacements are often needed far sooner = especially in the modern era.
Our skilled experts primarily deal with Japanese vehicles but can install a new timing belt to a vast range of car models that extend to US-manufactured cars. Whether you drive a BMW, Audi, Volkswagen, Mercedes Benz, Lexus, Acura, Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Subaru, Infinity, Ford, Chrysler, Dodge, Nissan, Cadillac, Mazda, Mitsubishi or GM Service (All General Motors Vehicles), you can call us with confidence.
All new timing belt installations completed in our auto service repair shop are done so with certified OEM parts. Moreover, our experts appreciate your desire to get back on the road ASAP, which is why we are often able to offer a same-day service too. Your new timing belt will be guaranteed to last for the expected lifespan without experiencing problems before that time arrives.
Why Does The Timing Belt Need Timely Replacing?
The timing belt’s function is to ensure that the valves of your engine open and close at the right times to ensure a smooth rotation of the camshaft while simultaneously preventing contact between the pistons and valves. The cam belt itself is designed with teeth that facilitate a smooth cycle and performance. However, those teeth can become worn over time, which is why the timing belt replacement will be required before it completely stops working. Without the teeth, the section of the cam belt will slip due to a lack of tension during the process.
You can tell that the timing belt is faulty due to various indicators. The list includes a flashing check engine light on your dashboard, an audible ticking noise, slipping gears, hard starts, and misfiring. When those issues are noticed, it’s imperative that you book a timing belt inspection immediately. Otherwise, you may encounter a wide range of problems, such as;
- Causing significant damage to the engine that requires a costly repair
- Causing damage to the pistons and valves, which are also very costly to repair
- Being left unable to move the car if the timing belt falls off completely
- Be left without a car while your replacement timing belt is ordered in
- Potentially put yourself in a dangerous situation immediately after the belt snaps
While replacing the timing belt isn’t the most exciting task, there is no doubt that prevention is the best form of protection.
Likewise, booking a service in advance reduces the costs and also allows us to order in the parts if required. Accurate Automotive does stock a larger range of cam belts than most, but older vehicles may require a part to be ordered in. After all, only a timing belt that is matched to the vehicle model will work.
Why Choose Accurate Automotive?
Timing belts are a fairly simple product to understand. Similarly, removing a worn cam belt and fitting a new one is a pretty quick process that can be completed in just 1-3 hours. Nonetheless, the importance of accuracy could not be greater as any errors will lead to the types of engine damage mentioned above. Consequently, then, it’s vital that you find a professional who can deliver perfection.
After 25 years in the industry, our family-owned business has replaced more timing belts that we can count. The fact that many of our clients trust us with all their car repair needs, including tire repairs, engine servicing, wheel alignment, and more also shows how well respected we are. We are a small team of passionate experts that love to help motorists throughout the Thousand Oak region stay safe on the road.
Aside from working with OEM parts, all of our specialists are ASE-certified and undergo regular training to ensure that their knowledge is relevant and up to date on all car repair projects. After confirming that the cam belt is the only source of problems with full diagnostics, we’ll complete the changeover before testing the engine and new timing belt. Upon completion, you’ll be able to drive away with confidence and comfort restored. On a side note, we are currently offering a $20 discount when you spend over $100 on your car servicing.
Our auto repair shop is designed in a way that allows our technicians to gain quick access to the vehicle throughout all car servicing, including new timing belt installations. By choosing our local services, you are guaranteed to receive;
- A full diagnostics to ensure that the best and most affordable service is selected
- Quick services, potentially including same-day if you call before visiting
- A professional job completed using premium quality OEM parts along with careful installations
- The peace of mind gained from having your new cam belt tested before driving away
- Exceptional aftercare support, including tips on how to keep your new timing belt (and entire engine) in great health
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