2003 Nissan Altima White Smoke & timing belt

76,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TRESPINAS
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Hello, my question is: I took my car for a repair estimate. It is throwing out white smoke when we start it in the morning (cold starts only) and makes a rattleing noise as well. I took it in for a assesment & estimatement. We are told that the head gasket seal needs to be replace and the two timing chains need to be worked on. The estimate cost is $+3500. is is too high or accurate ?

Thank You
Pete Pina
trespinas@grandecom.net
ph: 210-223-9063
Cell: 210-478-7650
Oct 11, 2010 at 10:46 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Don't go back there, take it somewhere else that's way too much for that amount you can buy a 2nd hand car
Oct 11, 2010 at 10:52 AM
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