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I agree, it depends on the driver's habits driving and how hard you drive your car. If it is a daily driver, then yes. If it is a weekend car with minimal driving, then no. Japanese cars tend to last about 30% more on wear and tear.

Why does my dealer want to change my timeing belt
at 25,000 miles?

They want to change it at 25K because the vehicle is approaching 7yrs.
The belt change interval is 105K "OR" 7 years!...

I'm sure they do. As a mechanic, as much as I like your money, I could not in good conscience recommend a timing belt at this time. It is really more of a mileage thing; based on the average driver going 15,000 miles a year. You are CLEARLY not that driver. This is the same advice I would give my Mother. Having said that, unless you have x-ray vision, you cannot tell the condition of the timing belt. Having said THAT, unless the accessory belt(s) have indications of cracking/dryness, etc, you are probably o.k., as timing belts really generally fail due to wear and/or oil leaks. (Ozone is also a factor.) It is a fairly expensive maintenance item, but much less expensive than if it DOES fail- i.e., internal engine damage. Hope this helps.

 Rookie

as they want to make money and will tell you some other things also to get these done and will try to scare you. Especially they will force you to change water pump as well which is not really required each time you change the timing belt.