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Brake Pad Replacement
Replace worn front or rear brake pads on most passenger vehicles.
$150 – $350
Brake Rotor Replacement
Replace warped or worn brake rotors, usually done alongside pads.
$300 – $700
Oil and Filter Change
Drain old engine oil, replace the filter, refill with new oil.
$35 – $120
Timing Belt Replacement
Replace the rubber belt that syncs your engine's crankshaft and camshaft.
$500 – $1,200
Alternator Replacement
Replace the alternator that charges your battery and powers electrical systems.
$400 – $900
Car Battery Replacement
Replace a worn or dead 12-volt car battery.
$150 – $350
Spark Plug Replacement
Replace worn spark plugs to restore ignition performance and fuel economy.
$100 – $400
Transmission Fluid Service
Drain and refill (or flush) the automatic transmission fluid.
$150 – $400
Catalytic Converter Replacement
Replace a failed or stolen catalytic converter.
$900 – $2,500
Water Pump Replacement
Replace the pump that circulates coolant through the engine.
$400 – $1,000
Radiator Replacement
Replace a cracked or leaking radiator.
$500 – $1,200
AC Compressor Replacement
Replace the compressor that powers your car's air conditioning.
$700 – $1,500
Wheel Alignment
Adjust suspension angles so all four wheels point true.
$80 – $200
Wheel Bearing Replacement
Replace a worn wheel bearing or hub assembly.
$300 – $700
Serpentine Belt Replacement
Replace the single belt that drives accessories like the alternator and water pump.
$100 – $250
Fuel Pump Replacement
Replace the electric pump that sends fuel from the tank to the engine.
$500 – $1,200
Oxygen Sensor Replacement
Replace a failed O2 sensor in the exhaust system.
$200 – $500
Starter Motor Replacement
Replace the motor that cranks the engine on startup.
$350 – $800
Strut or Shock Replacement
Replace worn struts or shocks to restore ride control.
$600 – $1,500
CV Axle Replacement
Replace a worn CV axle that transmits power to a front wheel.
$350 – $800
Head Gasket Replacement
Replace the seal between the engine block and cylinder head.
$1,500 – $3,500
Cabin Air Filter Replacement
Replace the filter that cleans air entering the car interior.
$30 – $90
Engine Air Filter Replacement
Replace the filter that cleans air entering the engine.
$30 – $90
Power Steering Pump Replacement
Replace the pump that provides hydraulic pressure for power steering.
$500 – $1,000
Control Arm Replacement
Replace a worn control arm or its bushings.
$400 – $1,000
Mass Air Flow Sensor Replacement
Replace the sensor that measures air entering the engine.
$200 – $500
Coolant Flush
Drain old coolant, flush the system, refill with fresh coolant.
$100 – $250
Transmission Replacement
Replace a failed transmission with rebuilt, remanufactured, or used.
$3,000 – $7,000
Tire Replacement (Set of 4)
Replace all four tires, mount, balance, and dispose of old ones.
$400 – $1,200
Fuel Injector Replacement
Replace clogged or leaking fuel injectors.
$600 – $1,800

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