What goes into the price of common jobs, what makes it go up or down, and how to get quotes you can compare. Free for drivers, no booking or service fees.
The price of a car service depends on the type of service, the engine and the oil it needs, and what the workshop finds. Here is what goes into the price, and how to get comparable quotes without ringing around.
Failed your WOF? The cost depends entirely on what is on the fail sheet. Some items are quick fixes, others need parts. Here is how to get the repairs quoted properly before your recheck window closes.
Brake jobs range from a set of pads to pads, rotors and calipers. The difference is usually down to what is worn and how far it has gone. Here is what affects the price and what to ask.
Cambelt replacement is one of the bigger scheduled jobs, and quotes vary with the engine and what is replaced at the same time. Here is what to compare so the quotes match.
A diagnostic can be a quick code scan or a longer fault-finding job. Knowing which one you are being quoted for is the key to comparing prices.
Battery prices depend on the size and type your car needs, and whether it is fitted at home or in a workshop. A flat battery is not always a dead one, so a test first can save money.
Clutch replacement is labour-heavy, because the gearbox has to come out. The price mostly depends on the vehicle and what is replaced alongside the clutch.
A wheel alignment is usually a quick job, but the price changes with the vehicle and whether anything is worn. Here is what is included and when it is worth doing.