The timing belt keeps your engine’s crankshaft and camshafts turning in sync, so the valves open and close at exactly the right moment. Timing belts are made of rubber and wear out with age and mileage, and many engines give little or no warning before one fails. On many engines, a broken belt lets the pistons strike the valves and causes serious internal damage. At Auto Import Group, we replace timing belts on import, German, and domestic vehicles, and we check the parts that work alongside the belt while the front of the engine is open.

Replacement intervals vary by make, model, and engine, so we start with your manufacturer’s recommendation and your vehicle’s service history. If your car is close to its interval, you are not sure when the belt was last changed, or you hear ticking, whining, or slapping from the front of the engine, bring it to Auto Import Group in Columbus or call us at (614) 429-3845. Not every engine uses a timing belt. Some use a timing chain instead, and we can tell you which one your vehicle has. We also handle timing belt service for fleet vehicles.