Car Repair Cost Guides

What common auto repairs and body work cost in 2026, from published sources we link on every page. Use them to sanity-check a quote, then get a written estimate from the shop.

Mechanical repair and maintenance

Brake Pad Replacement CostSourced ranges · $150–$700→Oil Change CostSourced ranges · $20–$125→Car Battery Replacement CostSourced ranges · $45–$250→Alternator Replacement CostSourced ranges · $400–$2,500→Wheel Alignment CostSourced ranges · $50–$170→

Body work and collision

Car Paint Job CostSourced ranges · $300–$20,000→Scratch and Dent Repair CostSourced ranges · $50–$2,500→Hail Damage Repair CostSourced ranges · $50–$5,000→Windshield Repair and Replacement CostSourced ranges · $60–$600→