Repair Costs

A starter replacement costs $350–$800 for most cars, or $700–$1,200+ when the starter is hard to reach. See costs, symptoms, and how…

A head gasket replacement costs $1,500–$2,500 for most 4-cylinder engines and $2,000–$4,000+ for V6 and V8 engines. See costs, symptoms and when…

A car AC compressor replacement costs $900–$2,000 for most cars, including refrigerant and labor. Newer cars with R-1234yf refrigerant cost more. See…

A Toyota Camry water pump replacement costs about $350–$750 for the 4-cylinder and $600–$1,200 for the 3.5L V6. See prices by engine,…

Honda Civic AC repairs cost $600–$1,200 for a condenser and $1,200–$2,200 for a compressor. Many 2016–2020 Civics have a 10-year condenser warranty…

The Ford Explorer 3.5L V6 has an internal, timing-chain-driven water pump. Replacement costs $1,900–$3,500, or $3,000–$5,000 with timing chain parts. See why…

Fixing the “HEMI tick” on a Ram 1500 5.7L costs about $2,500–$5,000 for lifters and camshaft at an independent shop, and $6,000+…

Replacing failed AFM/DFM lifters on a Chevy Silverado 5.3L costs $2,500–$4,500, or $4,000–$7,500+ if the camshaft is damaged. See symptoms, GM bulletins…

A Ford F-150 cam phaser replacement costs about $2,000–$4,500 for the 3.5L EcoBoost and $2,000–$4,000 for the 5.4L V8, usually with timing…

An alternator replacement costs $400–$900 for most cars, or $800–$1,500+ for some trucks, SUVs and luxury models. See costs, symptoms and how…