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IIRC there isn't much he can do apart from the windows with regards to weight up top? Unless he's feeling flush and puts fibre glass panels all round :) Roof is a no no though afaik.
Belt might be ok to re use, but for the price i'd just stick a new one on. I assume they changed the KIT and not just the belt? I'd go and see a specialist on here if you are unsure.
Define decent garage. Are they familiar with these engines? Do they have all three tools? I'd get them to check the timing. You will be able to tell straight away.
Get the timing checked by the garage. Would take about 10min to do. All they need is new cam seals. At the end of the day if you pay the money you have (assuming it was in the £500 region), I would expect it right.