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I think your mechanic was just full of nonsense.Next time take your car to a shop specialized on mechanics,but not a tire place---yes I know they have a shop,but they are specialized for GoodYear tires.No offense.
When he changed your belts,it was actually a good time to change the alternator too,because it is also a big suspect of non-starting problem,and that time it will save some of your labor cost.When you said everything went dim,I am really positive that is your alternator dying.Go and have it replace if it is urgent.The battery is not getting enough charge to start the car.
As for the corrosion,you can go to shucks.They sell some pads that you put underneath the battery cables to prevent corrosion.It's like $2 a pack.Very useful.
And after you do all the cap,rotor,oil tune up.Get a pack of new NGK spark plugs.Your car will run MUCH better.
Also the loud pitch sound you mention,I suspect it's your idler pulley going.Have it checked.
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