What should your car repair cost?
Honest car repair cost estimates, before you talk to a shop. Pick a repair, your vehicle type and where you'll get it done to see a fair price range: parts, labor and time.
Estimate your cost
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- IndependentNo shop or parts brand pays to change our numbers.
- Transparent formulaLabor time × local shop rate + parts price, shown line by line.
- Updated October 20262026 US labor rates and current parts prices.
Popular repairs
| Repair | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Alternator Replacement | $290–$850 |
| Valve Cover Gasket Replacement | $135–$570 |
| Windshield Replacement | $310–$740 |
| Timing Chain Replacement | $860–$2,620 |
| Control Arm Replacement | $170–$570 |
| Head Gasket Replacement | $810–$2,740 |
| Ball Joint Replacement | $150–$580 |
| Ignition Coil Replacement | $75–$310 |
| Tie Rod Replacement | $120–$360 |
| Transmission Replacement | $2,160–$5,720 |
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Why use an estimate before calling a shop?
Repair quotes for the same job can differ by 2× or more between a dealership and an independent shop. Knowing the typical parts price and book labor time helps you spot an inflated quote, ask the right questions and decide whether a repair is worth doing on an older car.