Q. I have a question on timing belt versus a timing chain when buying a car. I recently was told that my 2009 Honda Accord needs new belts including timing belt. Should I purchase a car with a timing ...

I'm afraid I take a conservative approach, so I would change the belt as Honda recommends. The belts do deteriorate as they age -- it's not just a question of mileage -- and the engine will sustain ...

Is the engine in your Honda CR-V timing belt or chain? It depends on when the car was made, but it’s crucial information. That’s particularly so for owners of the first-gen CRVs we saw in Australia.

As engines get older and clock in the miles, a lot of wear starts to happen. Seals start to go, belts snap, and pipes clog up. Timing chains, a metal linkage that syncs the rotation of the engine, ...