Is it ok to use a mechanic who specializes in euro cars for a toyota camry?

[Phokus]

Hey guys, i got a 2002 camry that has 95k miles on it and there are some major maintenance things that need to be done at this mileage (main thing being the timing belt change).

I looked up on cartalk's mechanic files website and a ton of people recommend the mechanic below. Problem is, they seem to specialize in European cars, specifically saab and bmw (although one reviewers said they're competent at benz/volkswagon/volvo as well). I can't find any mechanic in my area that has nearly the same number of positive reviews.

I know newer cars are more complicated, especially 2010 and newer cars. Would most mechanics be able to handle a 2002 camry even if they're specialized in other cars?


http://www.cartalk.com/content/european-auto-ctr-repair-incorporated#user-reviews

http://www.europeanautocenterrepair.com/

 

[Fenixgoon]

i would expect that any good mechanic would be able to do timing belt and water pump on just about any vehicle (hell, my roommate did it himself for the 1st time..just took him a while)

 

[skyking]

Those are a relatively simple timing belt to change (I've done it twice now). Any competent mechanic with a set of instructions can handle it.

 

[Phokus]

Alright thanks guys

 

[mmntech]

Buddy of mine used to get work done on his Cavalier at a place that specialized in imports. If they're a competent mechanic, they'll be able to do a typical repair job on it.

 

[alphatarget1]

Just go on yelp to find a shop that specializes in Japanese cars. European car shops typically charge more.

 

[sdifox]

It's a Camry, it's as vanilla as it gets. Any decent mechanic can handle it.