Car Repair Cost Guide

Typical price ranges for the most common car repairs in 2026. Tap any repair for symptoms, money-saving tips, and FAQs.

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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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