Repair costs

What car repairs actually cost.

Typical parts-and-labor ranges for the most common repairs, in plain English — so you can sanity-check a quote before you approve it. For a number tuned to your exact year, make, model, and symptom, the free AI Mechanic estimates it in seconds.

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Cooling

Water pump replacement $400–$800 Radiator replacement $400–$900 Thermostat replacement $150–$400

Emissions

Catalytic converter replacement $900–$2,500 Oxygen (O2) sensor replacement $150–$350

Charging & electrical

Alternator replacement $400–$900 Starter motor replacement $350–$700

Brakes

Brake pad replacement (per axle) $150–$350 Brake rotor replacement (per axle) $300–$600

Engine

Timing belt replacement $500–$1,000 Serpentine belt replacement $100–$250

Ignition

Spark plug replacement $150–$400 Ignition coil replacement $150–$400

Suspension

Wheel bearing replacement $300–$600 Struts / shocks replacement (pair) $450–$1,000

Fuel system

Fuel pump replacement $500–$1,100

HVAC

AC compressor replacement $600–$1,200

Fuel & air

Mass air flow (MAF) sensor replacement $200–$400

Ranges are typical US independent-shop figures for a mainstream vehicle (parts + labor) and are a starting point, not a quote. Diagnose the actual cause first — a trouble code or symptom guide often points to a cheaper fix than the worst-case repair.