I don't blame the guy for not wanting to work on the car; I wouldn't take the liability either. But what I don't understand is why you don't just go down there and change the belt yourself (it's cake). Don't take this the wrong way, but this thread hits me the same as if you were posting a similar situation with a flat tire. Get inspired and go down there and fix it yourself! You can do it!

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