Brakes
Brake pad replacement
Replacing the friction pads on one axle. Rotors are often quoted at the same time because most modern rotors are too thin to machine twice.
US $110–$455
Brake rotor replacement
Replacing the discs on one axle, almost always done together with pads. Priced per axle, not per wheel.
US $175–$745
Brake fluid flush
Bleeding old, moisture-saturated fluid out of the whole system and refilling with fresh DOT 4 or DOT 5.1.
US $65–$245
Engine
Oil and filter change
Draining the sump, replacing the filter and refilling with the manufacturer-specified full-synthetic grade.
US $70–$250
Spark plug replacement
Replacing all plugs as a set. Cost scales with cylinder count and engine access.
US $80–$675
Timing belt replacement
Interval-based job on belt-driven engines. Always do the tensioner, idlers and water pump in the same kit.
US $465–$1,870
Water pump replacement
Replacing a leaking or noisy coolant pump, plus a full coolant fill and bleed.
US $250–$1,390
Electrical
Battery replacement
Fitting a new lead-acid, EFB or AGM battery. Start-stop cars need the battery registered to the BMS.
US $120–$565
Alternator replacement
Replacing the charging unit. Access is the main labour variable.
US $265–$1,310
Starter motor replacement
Replacing the starter. Labour varies wildly with whether the intake has to come off.
US $225–$1,260
Cooling
Transmission
Suspension
Shock absorber replacement
Replacing dampers in axle pairs, usually with new top mounts and an alignment after.
US $235–$1,280
Wheel alignment
Setting toe, camber and caster back to spec on a laser or camera rig.
US $65–$275
Wheel bearing replacement
Replacing a worn hub bearing, usually supplied as a complete hub assembly.
US $155–$875
Wheels & Tires
Exhaust
Climate
Lighting
Costs by country
Estimates are modelled from published independent-workshop hourly rate bands per country and the aftermarket-to-OE parts spread listed by the online retailers we link to. They are planning ranges, not quotes — dealer pricing, taxes and regional labour rates can fall outside these bands.
- United States: $95–$165/hr labour
- Canada: CA$110–CA$185/hr labour
- United Kingdom: £60–£120/hr labour
- Australia: A$120–A$195/hr labour
- France: €65–€115/hr labour
- United Arab Emirates: AED 130–AED 300/hr labour