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We have a 1990 Honda Accord. In 2000 when the car had 10,000 miles we had the timing belt replaced. Now the car has 50,000 miles and the Honda dealership is suggesting we change the timing belt. Two questions: a) does the timing belt have to be changed because it has been 7 years and b) is $900 excessive for this? Thanks in advance.

 
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I'm not sure what this would cost in New York, but I also have a 1990 Honda--I live in the midwest, but when I had our timing belt changed, it only cost about $200 max. I know that dealerships often charge a lot more for labor. You might want to check with another respected garage who might be able to give you a much better deal and do the same job!I don't have the manual on hand, but I would suggest checking your manual to see what the actual schedule for changing the timing belt is. You've only put on 40,000 miles, seems pretty low mileage. I think I got about 70-90,000 before changing mine...although if there's any question it's always better to get it changed. If it breaks while driving the force of it can damage other more costly systems.

 
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I had the timing belt/water pump/and pulley's replaced and it was 1200 on my prelude...and i didnt do it at a dealer...900 seems fair...really good, actually

 
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at a dealer it will always cost you more than a normal garage, but its safer to do it by a dealer so if you have the money go for it.