The fluid flush menu
Coolant, power steering, brake and transmission flushes bundled on the same visit, none of them due per your owner's manual.
Car overheating? Get the honest price to fix it.
Snap a photo, upload a quote or describe it. We'll tell you what's likely wrong, the parts it takes and what a fair auto repair pro charges in your ZIP.
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Related auto repair problems
Typical fair prices
- Front brake pads$113–$640
- Brake rotors (pair)$118–$740
- Alternator$256–$1,480
- Starter motor$230–$1,380
- 12V battery$176–$780
- Oxygen sensor$79–$620
- Ignition coil$53–$520
- Spark plugs (set)$106–$840
- Catalytic converter (aftermarket)$360–$3,680
- Water pump$202–$1,380
- Oil change, synthetic$60–$120
National installed ranges, including a typical service call where one applies. Your check adjusts labor for your ZIP code.
What people get quoted vs. what's fair
| Job | Quoted | Fair range |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake pads and rotors | $780 | $300–$560 |
| Alternator replacement | $1,150 | $380–$850 |
| Upstream O2 sensor | $520 | $110–$300 |
Fair labor: $100–$200 an hour (independent to dealer shop rates). After-hours work can fairly cost up to 1.25x. Your check uses the numbers on your own quote and your ZIP.
Common car repair tricks
Diagnosis by parts cannon
Replacing sensors one at a time until the light goes off, billing each one at full price.
Dealer-only part markup
OEM list price on parts that have an identical Tier 1 equivalent from the same factory.