Hey all, looking for recommendations for affordable and good independent mechanics in NYC to replace the timing belt n my 2002 A4 3.0 V6. Any info is appreciated.
Thanks

 

For $650 it might pay to go 45 minutes north.
Sergey does good work at reasonable prices.
http://www.edge-motors.com/

 

Thanks for the reco, that price seems to good to be true. I've been hearing that the parts kit alone costs that much. Have you had any work done at edge?

 

Wow, that much for parts - where are you looking for them? Most of the common places that many members here use (PureMS, ECS, GermanAutoParts) offer timing kits (at least for the 2.8) for $250-300. I can't imagine the 3.0 would be that much more expensive.

 

Sergey owns Edge Motors.
He welded a new flex pipe to repair my exhaust. It took about 4 hours
and he charged me $200 with the part. He replaced my secondary air hose,
and a valve for the vacuum brake booster. He also repaced the themostat.
He is very busy, and it's not easy finding a parking space up there.
Call for an appointment.
www.edge-motors.com

 

Sounds like a good reco, thanks Crazyhawk. As for parts prices, I keep hearing that everything having to do with the 3.0 V6 is a hassle. A dealer on LI quoted me $1500 to do the belt, but some Audi shop guy on the forum mentioned $3,000 not being unheard of, which is absurd. The car's only worth $9,000
I'm about to drive the car cross country to LA so thinking I should have the belt done beforehand as the car is at 72,000mi

 

Check out, on the Nassua / Queens line
www.gtsmotors.com
Ask for Sergio.