02 What do you drive?
Parts cost and book hours shift with the vehicle — the factors are applied openly below.
Compact / hatchback
e.g. Corolla, Civic, Golf
Sedan / coupe
e.g. Camry, Accord, Malibu
SUV / crossover
e.g. RAV4, CR-V, Escape
Truck / van
e.g. F-150, Silverado, Sienna
European / luxury
e.g. BMW, Audi, Mercedes
03 What's it doing?
Tick everything that applies — each line prices separately.
Brakes options
Grinding, squealing, or pulsing from the front when braking
Front brake pads & rotors · $430–$630 for a typical sedan
Noise or scraping from the rear when braking
Rear brake pads & rotors · $410–$600 for a typical sedan
Soft or spongy brake pedal
Brake fluid flush · $135–$150 for a typical sedan
Car pulls to one side when braking, or one wheel runs hot
Brake caliper (each) · $335–$515 for a typical sedan
Parking brake feels loose or won't hold on a hill
Parking-brake adjustment · $125–$185 for a typical sedan
Oil & scheduled maintenance options
Full-synthetic oil change
Full-synthetic oil change · $110–$145 for a typical sedan
Tire rotation
Tire rotation · $55 for a typical sedan
Engine air filter
Engine air filter · $55–$75 for a typical sedan
Cabin air filter
Cabin air filter · $70–$95 for a typical sedan
Comprehensive 120-point inspection
Comprehensive 120-point inspection · $180 for a typical sedan
Wiper blade set
Wiper blade set · $60–$90 for a typical sedan
Diagnostics & electrical options
Check-engine light is on
Check-engine light diagnostic · $140 for a typical sedan
Cranks but won't start — or won't crank at all
No-start diagnosis · $180 for a typical sedan
Slow cranking or a battery warning light
Battery supply & install · $235–$375 for a typical sedan
Battery light on while driving, headlights dimming
Alternator replacement · $530–$800 for a typical sedan
A click — but no crank — when you turn the key
Starter replacement · $515–$785 for a typical sedan
Battery keeps dying overnight
Parasitic draw test · $210 for a typical sedan
Suspension & steering options
Clunking over bumps, or a floaty bouncy ride
Front struts (pair) · $740–$1,080 for a typical sedan
Rear end bounces or sways after bumps
Rear shocks (pair) · $415–$655 for a typical sedan
Knocking over rough pavement, wandering steering
Control arm (each) · $380–$540 for a typical sedan
Rattle or clunk over small bumps
Sway-bar end links (pair) · $230–$320 for a typical sedan
Humming or growling that changes with speed
Wheel bearing (each) · $385–$545 for a typical sedan
Pulls to one side, or tires wearing unevenly
Four-wheel alignment · $165 for a typical sedan
Heating & A/C options
A/C blows warm
A/C recharge & leak test · $255–$325 for a typical sedan
A/C not cooling and the compressor is noisy
A/C compressor replacement · $925–$1,395 for a typical sedan
Fan is weak, noisy, or only works on some speeds
Blower motor replacement · $295–$435 for a typical sedan
Tires & wheels options
Seasonal tire changeover (on rims)
Seasonal tire changeover (on rims) · $110 for a typical sedan
Slow leak or a nail in the tread
Flat repair (patch & plug) · $70–$80 for a typical sedan
Tire-pressure warning that won't clear
TPMS sensor (each) · $115–$165 for a typical sedan
Steering-wheel shimmy at highway speed
Wheel balance (4 wheels) · $110 for a typical sedan
Pulls to one side, or tires wearing unevenly
Four-wheel alignment · $165 for a typical sedan
Engine & cooling options
Rough idle, misfires, worse fuel economy
Spark plugs (4-cyl) · $215–$295 for a typical sedan
Squeal on cold start
Serpentine belt · $140–$185 for a typical sedan
Coolant flush
Coolant flush · $180–$210 for a typical sedan
Runs hot, or the heater blows lukewarm
Thermostat replacement · $240–$320 for a typical sedan
Coolant leak, or whining from the front of the engine
Water pump replacement · $570–$810 for a typical sedan
Exhaust options
Rumble or rattle from the back of the car
Muffler & tailpipe section · $360–$600 for a typical sedan
Exhaust suddenly loud under the front floor
Exhaust flex pipe · $285–$425 for a typical sedan
Fuel economy dropped and the engine light is on
Oxygen sensor (each) · $245–$385 for a typical sedan