Ok I went to get an oil change/inspection at Honda (Norm Reeves Honda). They tell me my car is ready and they give me a list of the recommendations. I've never changed anything in my car aside from the norm(oil, oil filter, air filter, spark plugs, O2 censor) nothing major. And the list of parts is as follows:

Left Axle Boots..295.
Power Steering Hose..175
Timing Belt Kit..669
Battery..117
Front Engine Mount..290
Oil Pan Gasket..235
Right Axle..431

The price they gave me are for parts+labor. Can you guys recommend some places where I can find these for a good price and a good brand too.

 

those prices are actually very good for a dealership.
You can get the parts from my dealer at a better price
http://www.magauto.com give them a call and they will ship everything out for you.

 

The timing belt doesn't sound too horrible, I think i've been quoted around 550$ or so for that.

Battery is nuts, go to Autozone or something get a new battery for like $80 and then turn in your dead one for like a $10 discount.

Engine Mount I've been quoted around 150-200$

If you're looking for just the parts check out the Accord FAQ in the "Honda Parts" the first like 2 links are for OEM honda parts.

Also take it by a private shop (not a honda place) and get a quote there - should be much cheaper, and even cheaper if you supply some of the parts

 

anyone know of any places in Southern Cali where I can find some good shops?

 

If you want OEM parts which I'd probably do with axles for sure as I tried Autozone ones and they lasted about a year so I just gave in and went back to OEM. Well for OEM parts Tasauto.com is a good site with decent prices but then you do have to factor in labor.

 

thats a great site thanks