Our 03 Pilot with 83k miles will be coming up on a t-belt change May 2010 --
7 years. I was having new tires installed today at a Firestone Care Center
on Robins AFB (Destination LE), and asked for a quote on a belt change. The
price suprised me -- 665.00 which included the water pump, tensioner and so
forth. I recollect the dealer telling me the cost was around $1000.00. I am
a little leary of using someone other than the Honda dealer who I have dealt
with for years and have had good service. Any comments on experiences with
Firestone?

"tww1491" <twaugh5 (AT) cox (DOT) net> wrote in
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I've had, and heard of, little but poor experiences with the likes of
Firestone, Sears and other chains.

Plus, you ought to do proper research into those prices. Chances are good
Firestone is using cheaper aftermarket parts, which are not nearly as good
as OEM, and aftermarket coolant. You should also get a complete list of the
parts included by both garages. Firstone may be a few parts short of what
the dealer was going to install.


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Tegger

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"Tegger" <invalid (AT) invalid (DOT) inv> wrote

That was my gut feeling. You get what you pay for -- plus I would have
recourse with Honda if a dealt with the dealer. Leave Firestone to tires!