Car repair cost ranges
Typical ranges for common repairs in the Boston area. Pick a repair to see the parts, hours and rate behind the number, plus other cities.
Diagnostics
| Diagnostic scan (check engine light) | $60 to $290 |
Maintenance
| Oil and filter change | $80 to $190 |
| Transmission fluid service | $150 to $520 |
| Coolant flush and refill | $120 to $370 |
| Brake fluid flush | $85 to $210 |
| Spark plug replacement | $95 to $580 |
| Serpentine belt replacement | $75 to $300 |
| Cabin air filter replacement | $35 to $110 |
| Tire rotation and balance | $50 to $160 |
Brakes
| Brake pad replacement (front) | $210 to $440 |
| Brake pad replacement (rear) | $200 to $460 |
| Brake rotors and pads (front) | $350 to $850 |
| Brake caliper replacement (one wheel) | $260 to $640 |
| Wheel speed sensor replacement | $120 to $360 |
Battery, alternator and starter
| Battery replacement | $150 to $490 |
| Alternator replacement | $380 to $990 |
| Starter replacement | $300 to $790 |
| Battery cable replacement | $110 to $370 |
Engine, timing and cooling
| Timing belt replacement | $500 to $1,725 |
| Timing chain replacement | $1,250 to $2,850 |
| Water pump replacement | $310 to $1,275 |
| Thermostat replacement | $120 to $470 |
| Radiator replacement | $320 to $1,125 |
| Valve cover gasket replacement | $190 to $750 |
| Engine mount replacement | $230 to $800 |
| Head gasket replacement | $1,475 to $4,275 |
Ignition, fuel and air
| Ignition coil replacement (one coil) | $80 to $350 |
| Fuel injector replacement (one injector) | $180 to $910 |
| Fuel pump replacement | $400 to $1,150 |
| Mass airflow sensor replacement | $130 to $410 |
| Throttle body cleaning | $85 to $210 |
| Throttle body replacement | $300 to $940 |
| Vacuum leak repair | $100 to $530 |
| PCV valve replacement | $70 to $240 |
| Crankshaft position sensor replacement | $120 to $400 |
| Camshaft position sensor replacement | $110 to $370 |
| Coolant temperature sensor replacement | $100 to $260 |
| VVT solenoid / cam phaser repair | $190 to $1,325 |
| Turbo boost leak repair | $150 to $720 |
Emissions
| Catalytic converter replacement | $400 to $1,900 |
| Oxygen sensor replacement (one sensor) | $110 to $370 |
| EVAP purge valve replacement | $85 to $260 |
| EVAP vent valve replacement | $120 to $360 |
| Gas cap replacement | $5 to $110 |
| EGR valve replacement | $160 to $760 |
| Secondary air injection (smog) pump replacement | $270 to $1,175 |
Suspension, tires and alignment
| Struts, front pair | $530 to $1,350 |
| Struts / shocks, rear pair | $360 to $920 |
| Wheel alignment (four-wheel) | $100 to $290 |
| Tire set (four tires installed) | $560 to $1,525 |
| Wheel bearing / hub replacement (one wheel) | $260 to $820 |
| Control arm replacement (one side) | $270 to $870 |
| Tie rod end replacement (one side) | $150 to $420 |
A/C and heating
| A/C recharge | $80 to $390 |
| A/C compressor replacement | $560 to $1,875 |
| Blower motor replacement | $150 to $500 |
Transmission
| Transmission solenoid replacement | $320 to $1,325 |
| Transmission rebuild or replacement | $3,100 to $6,800 |
| Torque converter replacement | $970 to $2,725 |
| Transmission speed / range sensor replacement | $120 to $490 |
| Clutch replacement (manual transmission) | $1,100 to $2,250 |
ABS, airbag and electrical
| ABS control module repair or replacement | $550 to $1,775 |
| Airbag clockspring replacement | $250 to $730 |
| Seat belt pretensioner / buckle replacement | $260 to $830 |
| Airbag / occupant sensor replacement | $240 to $800 |
| ECU / engine control module replacement | $430 to $2,350 |
| CAN bus wiring repair | $190 to $1,275 |
EV and hybrid
| Hybrid battery replacement | $1,450 to $5,700 |
| EV battery coolant service / pump | $190 to $1,300 |
| High-voltage battery inspection and service | $120 to $880 |
| Hybrid inverter / converter repair | $1,050 to $4,475 |
Typical range in Boston, estimate. Not a repair shop, estimates only.