Car Repair Costs — What Common Jobs Should Cost in 2026

What common car repairs should cost

Parts and labor split out separately, with the range across popular vehicles rather than one national average. Use it to sanity-check a quote before you agree to the work.

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Under $150

Routine servicing, usually done while you wait.

Oil Changealso called oil and filter service$47–$134Cabin Air Filter Replacementalso called pollen filter, AC filter$41–$112Engine Air Filter Replacementalso called air cleaner element$24–$90Tire Rotationalso called tyre rotation$28–$54

$150 to $500

Wear items and fluid services on a normal schedule.

Brake Rotor Replacementalso called brake discs$232–$495Brake Pad Replacementalso called brake job, front pads$207–$416Tire Mount and Balancealso called fitting and balancing$173–$372Car Battery Replacementalso called 12v battery$129–$356Check Engine Light Diagnosticalso called engine diagnostic, fault code reading$157–$342AC Rechargealso called air con regas, refrigerant top-up$155–$325Coolant Flushalso called antifreeze change, radiator flush$133–$304Serpentine Belt Replacementalso called drive belt, accessory belt, fan belt$137–$278Brake Fluid Flushalso called brake bleed, fluid change$114–$271Differential Fluid Changealso called gear oil change, diff service$105–$264Wheel Alignmentalso called tracking, four-wheel alignment$100–$197

$500 to $1,200

Component failures that need a workshop visit.

Water Pump Replacementalso called coolant pump$488–$1,185Power Steering Pump Replacementalso called steering pump$673–$1,111Front Axle Replacementalso called CV axle, driveshaft, halfshaft$567–$956Intake Manifold Gasket Replacementalso called manifold gasket$337–$870Spark Plug Replacementalso called plugs, tune-up$193–$645Transmission Fluid Flushalso called ATF change, gearbox service$169–$599TPMS Sensor Replacementalso called tyre pressure sensor$170–$536

$1,200 and above

Major jobs worth a second quote before you commit.

AC Compressor Replacementalso called air conditioning compressor$920–$2,949Fuel Pump Replacementalso called in-tank fuel pump$653–$2,153Timing Belt Replacementalso called cam belt$534–$1,518Fuel Injector Replacementalso called injector$270–$1,441Thermostat Replacementalso called coolant thermostat$381–$1,272

About these figures. Ranges are supplied by a licensed vehicle-data provider and reflect a sample of popular vehicles. They are estimates for comparison, not quotes. What you pay depends on your vehicle, your local labor rate, whether the shop fits original-equipment or aftermarket parts, and what else is found once the job starts.