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How much does Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement cost in Atlanta?

It depends on the type of car you drive and the auto repair shop you go to in Atlanta. Our mechanics in Atlanta are mobile, which means they don't have the overhead that repair shops have. They provide you convenience by coming to your home or office in Atlanta.

Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement pricing for various cars

CarsEstimateParts CostLabor CostSavingsAverage Dealer Price
2009 Honda Fit$354$259.48$94.993%$366.98
2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata$148$52.64$94.997%$160.14
2012 Nissan Versa$219$85.88$132.987%$236.38
2011 BMW X5$380$228.46$151.984%$400.46
2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350$304$199.81$104.484%$318.06
2011 Porsche Boxster$338$233.08$104.483%$351.33

Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement Service

What is the Drive Belt Tensioner all about?

A Drive Belt Tensioner is a pulley mounted to either a spring mechanism or to an adjustable pivot point that is used to keep constant tension on your serpentine belt. That is the big long belt in the front of your engine.

The tensioner rides on the outside surface of the belt to put pressure, or tension, on the belt and against the pulleys that drive things like the alternator, power steering, air conditioner, etc.

Keep in mind:

Tensioners usually come with pulleys; they are normally replaced together. Also, when replacing a tensioner, the drive belt usually must be removed. A mechanic may recommend replacing the belt as well.

How it's done:

  • Check for any noise in the engine (usually a squeaky or grinding noise).
  • Remove the drive belt(s) (in most cases).
  • Inspect drive belt pulleys.
  • Check the drive belt tensioner.
  • Remove and replace the tensioner if faulty.
  • Start car to see if noise is gone.

Our recommendation:

Your drive belt tensioner should always be inspected when your drive belt is serviced. During routine maintenance and inspection, your drive belt system should be reviewed to make sure that all the components are in working order. The drive belt tensioner will usually last longer than the drive belts, so as long as your tensioner is inspected or replaced when your drive belts are, your belt system should remain in good shape.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Drive Belt Tensioner?

Unusual noise (squeaky or grinding sound) every time you start the engine.

How important is this service?

The air conditioning, power steering, and alternator in your vehicle are given power through the drive belt. The belt is attached to both the crankshaft and these systems, and transfers power from the engine to drive each of these components. The drive belt tensioner is responsible for keeping the tension in the drive belt, which allows it to continue moving and transferring power. When the drive belt tensioner fails, the tension in the drive belt will begin to diminish, and the vehicle will not operate as well.


Recent Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement reviews in Atlanta

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Stacy

24 years of experience
366 reviews
Stacy
24 years of experience
Chevrolet Impala V8-5.3L - Drive Belt Tensioner - Atlanta, Georgia
Very friendly and knowledgeable mechanics. Was very prompt and professional. Would definitely utilize his services if needed in the future.

Mazyar

8 years of experience
474 reviews
Mazyar
8 years of experience
Chevrolet Express 1500 V8-5.3L - Drive Belt Tensioner - Atlanta, Georgia
Got the job done right, great guy. Showed me exactly what was wrong and took time to explain everything. 10 stars

James

8 years of experience
128 reviews
James
8 years of experience
Ford Mustang V6-4.0L - Drive Belt Tensioner - Atlanta, Georgia
James was punctual, friendly and professional. He even followed up later in the evening to make sure everything was fine. I was skeptical about booking an appointment with a random mechanic, but James did not disappoint. I'm so glad I found YourMechanic and will definitely utilize this service again!

Collins

12 years of experience
496 reviews
Collins
12 years of experience
Ford Ranger V6-4.0L - Drive Belt Tensioner - Atlanta, Georgia
My truck has been parked for weeks and several mechanics looked it over. Only Collins could get it up and running. He was on time fo his appointment, friendly, need professional and fast. I am so thankful that he was sent to do this job. He will be the only one I select to do any automobile repair in the future.

Donald

40 years of experience
124 reviews
Donald
40 years of experience
Chevrolet Suburban 1500 V8-5.3L - Drive Belt Tensioner - Atlanta, Georgia
Donald was courteous and professional. He explained what he was going to do and showed me as well. He also took the time to show me the things he recommends to be fixed in the future.

Mike

27 years of experience
53 reviews
Mike
27 years of experience
Ford Focus L4-2.0L - Drive Belt Tensioner - Atlanta, Georgia
He arrived early and ready to work and took his time making sure all was in order. I would gladly recommend Mike and use him again for myself.

Jose

15 years of experience
213 reviews
Jose
15 years of experience
Pontiac Grand Am V6-3.4L - Drive Belt Tensioner - Atlanta, Georgia
Jose did an excellent job working on the car. He showed me what was wrong with my power steering pump and set me up with another quote on the spot. Definitely very good at making things really esay!

Andrew

25 years of experience
150 reviews
Andrew
25 years of experience
Buick Rendezvous V6-3.4L - Drive Belt Tensioner - Atlanta, Georgia
My first time experience was very great Andrew you was amazing thank you very much....

Eric

14 years of experience
73 reviews
Eric
14 years of experience
Mercury Mountaineer V8-5.0L - Drive Belt Tensioner - Atlanta, Georgia
Was was very disappointed in Eric, Although he did a good job at replacing my Serpentine belt and the pulley, but he unexpectedly didn't replace the drive tensioner, which was the enitenial problem. Instead he keep the part. After he finished the work, he only left the old Serpentine drive Belt he replaced. And took all the other parts with him. I supplied my own parts, the the drive Tensioner came with the pulley already attached, so if he replaced all my parts like he said, then why did he find it necessary to take my old drive Tensioner and old pulley with him. I never laid eyes on it; to even see how badly it was damaged. You can clearly see on the engine that the tensioner was never replaced, only the pulley and the belt. I reported this with yourmechanic.com and I'm waiting for them to get back with me, once they finish looking into it.

Abdul

11 years of experience
419 reviews
Abdul
11 years of experience
Ford F-350 Super Duty V8-6.7L Turbo Diesel - Drive Belt Tensioner - Atlanta, Georgia
Abdul was great. If I need any more service I will request him.

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