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Kia Service Rant
Daughter has a Kia Spectra that needs a timing belt. Apparently, not an easy job. I don't want to do it so I made an appointment at the stealership. They quoted about $550. Then I wanted to find out if they routinely also replace the water pump while they are in there. After several frustrating attempts to get this question answered, the answer was no. Water pump would be an add-on. Imagine my surprise when I learned the cost would now be $1200. Upon further examination.....and you guys might be as stunned as I am to hear this.....Even the timing belt tensioner and idler pulley are add-ons. Kia's policy is to replace ONLY the belt itself unless the customer requests the tensioner as an add-on.
Wow. The car now has an appointment with a reputable independent shop for several hundred dollars less than the stealership would charge.
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