Should I have the timing and drive belt changed

Tiny
REBOB
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The dealer states we should change both, as it is cheaper to go ahead and change the drive belt at the same time. The quote is $519.00. Can you tell if both belts are bad, as in stretched or ragged? Should both be changed? Is the price reasonable for the Owensboro, KY area? Thank you, ReBob
Saturday, October 22nd, 2011 AT 5:53 PM

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Tiny
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You can press in the middle of the longest run between drive pulleys on the accessory drive belt. It shouldn't deflect more than half an inch. You can also twist the belt. It shouldn't go more than halfway.
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Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 AT 5:43 AM

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