2008 Hyundai Elantra Etiquette

2008 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
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ROCKETMAN007
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I took my car to the dealership to replace the timing belt as my mechanic said I should since he said he can, but typically doesn't handle more time consuming procedures like that. I asked him later if there are any area mechanics he could recommend that may handle time consuming jobs since he anyone doesn't handle that one. I figured it would be cheaper in the future than going to the dealership all the time. Would asking my mechanic to recommend another mechanic be insulting?
Jul 13, 2015 at 8:12 PM
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HMAC300
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yes and no I never turned a job down my self but ask and see what happens he doesn't want to do it.
Jul 14, 2015 at 5:56 AM
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ROCKETMAN007
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What is the best way to research mechanics? I don't know how to confirm qualifications and work ethic, and online reviews at least for one guy I looked up weren't very consistent.
Jul 14, 2015 at 7:31 AM
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HMAC300
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I have never done that nor know how to. I guess if there is someplace like better business bureau see about complaints which with vehicles will always be some. and see a bout maybe a site like mechanics online etc. again I have no idea it was normally word of mouth was best.
Jul 14, 2015 at 9:42 AM