Car Repair Costs
Find the typical price of common repairs for your model and state.
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Brake Pad Replacement costTypical $300 · $150 to $600Battery Replacement costTypical $250 · $120 to $450Alternator Replacement costTypical $650 · $400 to $1,100Starter Replacement costTypical $600 · $350 to $1,000Tire Replacement costTypical $800 · $450 to $1,500Oil Change costTypical $85 · $45 to $150AC Recharge costTypical $200 · $100 to $400Transmission Repair costTypical $3,500 · $1,800 to $6,000Timing Belt Replacement costTypical $900 · $500 to $1,800Catalytic Converter Replacement costTypical $1,800 · $900 to $3,500Windshield Replacement costTypical $500 · $250 to $1,200Head Gasket Repair costTypical $2,200 · $1,200 to $3,500Engine Replacement costTypical $6,000 · $3,500 to $10,000Wheel Alignment costTypical $110 · $70 to $200Tire Balancing costTypical $60 · $40 to $100Brake Rotor Replacement costTypical $520 · $300 to $950Serpentine Belt Replacement costTypical $180 · $100 to $320Water Pump Replacement costTypical $620 · $350 to $1,100Radiator Replacement costTypical $650 · $350 to $1,250Spark Plug Replacement costTypical $230 · $100 to $450Ignition Coil Replacement costTypical $260 · $150 to $520Oxygen Sensor Replacement costTypical $260 · $150 to $470CV Axle Replacement costTypical $470 · $250 to $900Wheel Bearing Replacement costTypical $420 · $250 to $750Shock and Strut Replacement costTypical $720 · $400 to $1,250Tie Rod Replacement costTypical $290 · $150 to $520Ball Joint Replacement costTypical $360 · $200 to $680Timing Chain Replacement costTypical $1,600 · $900 to $2,800Transmission Fluid Change costTypical $210 · $120 to $360AC Compressor Replacement costTypical $1,050 · $600 to $1,900Fuel Pump Replacement costTypical $950 · $500 to $1,600Clutch Replacement costTypical $1,600 · $900 to $2,900Engine Mount Replacement costTypical $480 · $250 to $850Valve Cover Gasket Replacement costTypical $370 · $200 to $650Car Paint Job costTypical $4,500 · $1,500 to $10,000
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How the prices work
Repair prices start from a national range for a typical mid-priced car. We then apply a model factor: luxury and European brands cost 55% to 70% more for parts and labor, while common economy cars sit close to the base. Pick your state on any page to adjust for local labor rates.
Sources and method
- Bureau of Economic Analysis: regional price parities
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Outlook Handbook
Page last updated November 2026. See our editorial policy and disclaimer.