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How much does it cost to repair a squealing belt?

Does your vehicle make a squealing noise when you start it up in the morning?  Does it squeal while you are driving it?  That noise can be very annoying, and you are probably wondering how much it is going to cost to repair it.  Well that is going to depend on a couple of things.  Sometimes the belt tensioner isn’t doing it’s job properly and is causing the squeal.  In other situations it could be that the belt is just worn out.  The best thing to do is to bring your vehicle in so that we can take a look and it and figure out what the problem is.  At that point we will be able to tell you what the cost is going to be.  Also, depending on the car, if that belt does break, you could lose your steering, your A/C  and/or the ability to keep your charging system working properly.  It is best to get this looked at right away.

 

How much does it cost to replace my serpentine belt?

How much does it cost to replace my serpentine belt?  Well that depends on why it needs to be replaced.  Is it just old and worn out?  Is is make a squealing noise?  Is it broken?  If it is just old and worn out, we should probably replace the belt, along with tensioner and pulley as they wear out like the belt does.  If it is squealing, why?  Does it need to be tightened up, or replaced?  If it is broken, why did it break, did something seize up, or was it just old?  We need to take into consideration all of these variables, plus the cost of any of these scenarios is going to vary depending on the year, make and model of your vehicle.  If you are having any of these issues, give us a call and we will help you figure out the next best course of action.

 

Belt Squeal

I am leaving for work this morning, and a car passes with a terrible belt squeal.  I wanted to get their attention, as it was a mom with a car full of kids.  It was raining outside, cold and miserable.  I really tried to get her attention, but failed as she ended up getting on the freeway.  Why did I want to get her attention…because that belt squeal just isn’t annoying, it can mean that the tension on your belt is wrong…and the belt could break, leaving you stranded…with a car full of kids, in the rain and cold.  So if your vehicle ever makes that annoying squeal, bring it into the shop and we will check it out for you.  Sometimes it’s just a quick adjustment, sometimes a belt replacement.  But anything is better than getting stranded.

 

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Belt Squeal

Is your car making a squealing noise when you start it? That high pitched noise that drives you crazy, is probably your drive belt also known as your serpentine belt.  This belt drives all of the engines accessories such as the alternator, a/c compressor, and power steering pump  Over time  they start to fray and wear out. We can assess the condition of your belts to ensure they are in proper working order, preventing you from getting stranded because of a broken belt.
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