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What It Actually Costs

Real ranges, published. Your vehicle gets a firm number on the phone before anybody drives anywhere – and that number is what appears on the invoice.

There is no call-out fee in the Temecula Valley, the diagnostic fee comes off the repair, and every job is quoted firm before we start.

At A Glance

  • Ranges below are parts and labor together, for typical vehicles
  • Access is what moves the number - we tell you where yours falls before we drive out
  • If the job turns out smaller than quoted, the bill goes down
  • Every repair carries a 3 year warranty on parts and labor

Diagnostics

JobTypical rangeNotes
Check engine light diagnosis$95 - $150Comes off the repair if we do the work
Electrical fault tracing$120 - $200Priced by the hour after the first hour
Smoke test (EVAP / vacuum leak)$95 - $140Often bundled with the code diagnosis
Pre-purchase inspection$150 - $250Written report and photos included

Routine service

JobTypical rangeNotes
Full synthetic oil change$85 - $145Depends on capacity and filter
Synthetic blend oil change$65 - $105Includes the 20-point look-over
Brake pads & rotors, per axle$220 - $420Parts and labor, mid-grade ceramic
Brake fluid flush$110 - $160Recommended every 2 - 3 years
Battery replacement$180 - $320Includes testing the charging system

Repairs

JobTypical rangeNotes
Starter replacement$280 - $650Access is what moves the number
Alternator replacement$320 - $700Belt and tensioner checked at the same time
Radiator replacement$380 - $780Includes coolant, fill and bleed
Water pump$350 - $1,200Belt-driven is cheap, chain-driven is a timing job
Front strut assemblies, pair$420 - $850Alignment afterwards is extra and elsewhere
CV axle, each$240 - $460Common on higher-mileage front-drive cars

Major work (at our garage)

JobTypical rangeNotes
Timing chain or belt service$900 - $2,400Chain, guides, tensioner and pump as one job
Engine replacement, 4-cylinderfrom $2,200Plus the long block - quoted per vehicle
Engine replacement, V6 / V8from $2,800Plus the long block - quoted per vehicle
Transmission fluid & filter service$180 - $360Correct spec fluid, drain and fill
Transmission rebuild or swapQuotedAfter diagnosis, with reman options priced alongside

Prices shown are guidance, not a quote. Vehicle, parts tier and access all move the number. Call (951) 618-1982 and we will give you a firm figure for your car.

FAQ

About Our Pricing

Why are these ranges rather than fixed prices?

Because access is what drives labor, and access varies enormously between vehicles. A starter on one car is forty minutes; on another the exhaust has to come loose first. We give you a firm number for your specific vehicle before we drive out.

Is there a call-out fee?

No, not anywhere in the Temecula Valley. If you are outside the area we will tell you on the phone whether there is a travel charge, before you commit to anything.

Does the diagnostic fee come off the repair?

Yes, if we do the repair. If you take the diagnosis elsewhere, you have paid for the testing and the written findings, which are yours to keep.

What if the job turns out to be bigger than quoted?

We stop and call you. Nothing extra gets done without your say-so, and if it turns out smaller than quoted the bill goes down.

Do you mark up parts?

There is a margin on parts, as at every shop - it covers sourcing, warranty handling and the return when a part arrives faulty. If you would rather supply your own parts, you can, and we charge labor only. We will not warranty a part we did not supply.

Get A Firm Number For Your Car

Tell us the year, make, model and what it is doing. We will price it on the phone, for free.

Call (951) 618-1982