Camby Auto Repair Pricing Estimation Guide
Oil Change
- Total Cost: $40–$70
- Parts Cost: $20–$50 (oil, filter)
- Labor Cost: $20
- Notes: Includes conventional or synthetic blend oil (5 quarts). Synthetic oil or high-mileage vehicles may increase parts cost by $10–$20.
Brake Pad Replacement (Per Axle)
- Total Cost: $130–$170
- Parts Cost: $40–$80 (brake pads)
- Labor Cost: $90
- Notes: For standard sedans or light trucks. Premium ceramic pads or heavy-duty vehicles (e.g., SUVs) may raise parts cost to $80–$120.
Brake Rotor Replacement (Per Axle)
- Total Cost: $220–$330
- Parts Cost: $90–$200 (two rotors)
- Labor Cost: $130
- Notes: Assumes economy to mid-tier rotors. High-performance or OEM rotors for luxury vehicles may push parts to $200–$300.
Battery Replacement
- Total Cost: $110–$190
- Parts Cost: $70–$150 (battery)
- Labor Cost: $40
- Notes: Covers standard lead-acid batteries (e.g., 600–800 CCA). AGM or specialty batteries (e.g., for hybrids) may cost $150–$250.
Alternator Replacement
- Total Cost: $410–$580
- Parts Cost: $130–$300 (alternator)
- Labor Cost: $280
- Notes: For common vehicles (e.g., Honda, Ford). Hard-to-access alternators (e.g., some European models) may add $50–$100 to labor.
Starter Replacement
- Total Cost: $310–$470
- Parts Cost: $90–$250 (starter)
- Labor Cost: $220
- Notes: Typical for sedans or trucks. Complex layouts (e.g., transverse engines) may increase labor by $30–$70.
Check Engine Light Diagnostic
- Total Cost: $75–$75
- Parts Cost: $0–$0 (diagnostic only)
- Labor Cost: $75
- Notes: One-hour scan and basic analysis. Fee may be waived if repairs are performed at the shop. Additional testing (e.g., emissions) may add $25–$50.
Spark Plug Replacement
- 4-Cylinder Engine
- Total Cost: $85–$125
- Parts Cost: $15–$50 (4 spark plugs, $3–$10 each)
- Labor Cost: $75
- Notes: Standard copper or platinum plugs. Iridium plugs or tight engine bays may raise parts to $40–$80.
- 6-Cylinder Engine
- Total Cost: $115–$170
- Parts Cost: $20–$70 (6 spark plugs, $3–$10 each)
- Labor Cost: $95
- Notes: Assumes V6 or inline-6. Additional labor possible for rear-bank access (e.g., minivans).
- 8-Cylinder Engine
- Total Cost: $145–$215
- Parts Cost: $25–$90 (8 spark plugs, $3–$10 each)
- Labor Cost: $120
- Notes: Common for V8 trucks/SUVs. Coil-on-plug systems or rusted plugs may add $20–$50 to labor.
- Additional Fees: Shop supplies (e.g., fluids, rags) and taxes may add 5–10% to the total (~$5–$50 depending on job).
- Vehicle Variability: Prices are baselines for common sedans/light trucks (e.g., Toyota Camry, Ford F-150). Luxury, exotic, or older vehicles may incur higher costs.
- Warranty: Parts/labor warranties (e.g., 12 months/12,000 miles) may vary by shop policy; confirm with Cambyautorepair.com or similar.
- Estimates: Prices are starting points; final quotes depend on vehicle condition, diagnostic findings, and customer preferences (e.g., OEM vs. aftermarket).