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Front brake pad & rotor replacement

Critical

Grinding on stop · Pulsing brake pedal

Shop time

1.8 hrs

Est. cost

$310–$520

Seized brake caliper rebuild

Critical

Pulling to one side · Burning smell after driving

Shop time

2.4 hrs

Est. cost

$260–$610

Brake fluid flush (DOT 4)

Routine

Spongy pedal · Dark fluid in reservoir

Shop time

0.8 hrs

Est. cost

$90–$180

ABS wheel speed sensor replacement

Urgent

ABS light on · Traction control cutting in

Codes: C0035, C0040

Shop time

1.1 hrs

Est. cost

$150–$330

Ignition coil failure (cyl. 3)

Urgent

Rough idle · Flashing check engine light

Codes: P0303, P0300

Shop time

0.9 hrs

Est. cost

$180–$290

Timing belt & water pump service

Urgent

Ticking from front of engine · Interval reached at 100k mi

Shop time

5.5 hrs

Est. cost

$780–$1400

Valve cover gasket leak

Routine

Burning oil smell · Oil on spark plug wells

Shop time

2.0 hrs

Est. cost

$190–$420

Full synthetic oil & filter service

Routine

Maintenance light · Interval reached at 7,500 mi

Shop time

0.5 hrs

Est. cost

$65–$130

Head gasket failure

Critical

White exhaust smoke · Coolant loss with no leak

Shop time

12.0 hrs

Est. cost

$1600–$3200

Thermostat stuck open

Routine

Slow warm-up · Weak cabin heat

Codes: P0128

Shop time

1.2 hrs

Est. cost

$140–$300

Alternator output below spec

Urgent

Dim headlights · Battery warning light

Codes: P0562

Shop time

2.2 hrs

Est. cost

$420–$680

Battery replacement & charging test

Urgent

Slow crank · Clicking on start

Shop time

0.5 hrs

Est. cost

$180–$340

Starter motor replacement

Critical

Single loud click · No crank with good battery

Shop time

2.0 hrs

Est. cost

$380–$720

Chassis ground strap corrosion

Routine

Flickering dash lights · Random electrical faults

Shop time

0.7 hrs

Est. cost

$60–$150

Front strut assembly wear

Routine

Clunk over bumps · Uneven tire wear

Shop time

3.0 hrs

Est. cost

$520–$840

Lower control arm bushing failure

Urgent

Steering wander · Knocking at low speed

Shop time

2.6 hrs

Est. cost

$340–$690

Four-wheel alignment

Routine

Pulling left or right · Off-center steering wheel

Shop time

1.0 hrs

Est. cost

$90–$180

Wheel bearing hub replacement

Critical

Humming that changes with speed · Play in the wheel

Shop time

2.1 hrs

Est. cost

$300–$620

Cabin air filter service

Routine

Weak airflow · Musty smell from vents

Shop time

0.4 hrs

Est. cost

$45–$90

A/C system leak test & recharge

Routine

Warm air from vents · Compressor short cycling

Shop time

1.5 hrs

Est. cost

$180–$380

Blower motor resistor failure

Routine

Fan works on high only · No airflow at low speeds

Shop time

0.8 hrs

Est. cost

$110–$240

Heater core replacement

Urgent

Sweet smell in cabin · Foggy windshield film

Shop time

8.0 hrs

Est. cost

$900–$1800

Fuel injector carbon cleaning

Routine

Hesitation under load · Poor fuel economy

Shop time

1.5 hrs

Est. cost

$160–$300

In-tank fuel pump failure

Critical

Cranks but won't start · Whining from tank

Codes: P0087, P0230

Shop time

3.2 hrs

Est. cost

$520–$980

EVAP purge valve leak

Routine

Check engine light · Fuel smell

Codes: P0441, P0455

Shop time

1.0 hrs

Est. cost

$120–$260

Upstream oxygen sensor replacement

Urgent

Check engine light · Poor fuel economy

Codes: P0131, P0135

Shop time

1.0 hrs

Est. cost

$180–$380

Mass airflow sensor contamination

Routine

Stalling after start · Surging idle

Codes: P0101, P0171

Shop time

0.6 hrs

Est. cost

$90–$320

Full OBD-II diagnostic scan & road test

Routine

Unknown warning light · Intermittent fault

Shop time

1.0 hrs

Est. cost

$80–$180

Catalytic converter efficiency fault

Urgent

Rotten egg smell · Loss of power

Codes: P0420

Shop time

2.5 hrs

Est. cost

$700–$2100

Clutch kit & flywheel resurface

Urgent

Slipping under acceleration · High engagement point

Shop time

6.5 hrs

Est. cost

$950–$1800

CV axle boot tear

Urgent

Clicking on turns · Grease sprayed inside wheel

Shop time

1.9 hrs

Est. cost

$260–$520

Automatic transmission fluid service

Routine

Delayed shifts · Flare between gears

Shop time

1.6 hrs

Est. cost

$190–$420

Rear differential whine

Critical

Whining above 40 mph · Metallic flakes in gear oil

Shop time

5.0 hrs

Est. cost

$800–$1900