Timing Belt Replacement

Your timing belt is a key component of your vehicle’s engine system. As the name suggests it controls the timing of the engine’s valves. Eventually these belts wear out and need to be replaced just as you need to replace engine and transmission fluid.

Don’t Ignore the Symptoms

If you have noticed your engine making ticking or rattling noises, or have had issues with it turning over, you are likely in need of a replacement. Other common symptoms include oil leaks in front of the motor or engine misfires. In modern vehicles many of these symptoms will be accompanied by a check engine light. Do not ignore these symptoms! Replacing your timing belt is inexpensive. Catastrophic engine failure due to a broken timing belt is not.

Scheduled Maintenance

Predicting when your timing belt will finally wear out is difficult to determine. On average you should expect your belt to last 60,000 to 100,000 miles. Even if you are not experiencing the symptoms of a timing belt that is ready to be replaced, your second and third factory scheduled maintenance are key periods to check your timing belt and possibly replace it even if you’re not sure if there is an issue. A tiny investment now could save you from having to pay much more out of pocket later.

2 Year/24,000 Mile Warranty

collision repair richmond All of our Mechanical repairs come with a 2 Year/24,000 Mile Warranty. We stand behind the skill and dedication of our factory-trained technicians, and give our 100% guarantee for customer satisfaction.

Why Choose Dorn’s Body & Paint?

ASE Certified Technicians
100% Guarantee on all services and preservation of factory warranties.
Access to Genuine replacement parts and repair procedures.
Hertz On-site car rentals.
24/7 Towing service.
Environmentally Friendly
3D, Computerized Frame & Structural Repair

Factory Trained Technicians

Even for jobs that seem small, like replacing your timing belt, it is important to have it done by a professional. When it comes to your engine, you need to know that every component is performing just as the factory intended, otherwise there could be costly consequences. At Dorn’s we employ some of the most highly trained technicians in the region. All of our technicians are ASE certified and our shop as earned an I-Car Gold Class rating. This is why we stand behind our work with a 2 year/22,000 mile warranty for all of our mechanical repairs.

Auto Spa for Life

Dorn’s also offers the Auto Spa for Life with most every collision repair (some restrictions apply) This means that for as long as you own the vehicle, you can bring it back to your professionals at Dorn’s and we will hand wash and vacuum your vehicle at no charge to you four times per year at your choosing. If you qualify, this is a $1100 value that we give to you at no additional charge. If your repair amount doesn’t qualify, you can always purchase the Auto Spa for Life package from Dorn’s for $1100.

What Sets Us Apart

Factory Certified Training
ASE Certified Technicians
Top of the line technology & equipment
One of the only Service Centers in Virginia to have environmentally based AC refrigerant YF-1234
Financing Available

One-Stop-Shop
Personalized repairs
2 year/24,000 mile warranty
State Inspections
Foreign & Domestic
Rare & Antique vehicles

Dorn's Body & Paint Suspension Repair and Replacement

Serving Richmond, VA since 1965. All of our mechanical technicians are ASE certified.

We stand behind our auto repairs with a 100% Guarantee!

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