What does that repair really cost at an indie shop?

Real prices owners paid for BMW, Audi, VW, Subaru and more, each linked to its source. Plus 32 independent specialists in the Denver area.

Repair price lookups

BMW N54 electric water pump + thermostat
$982
non-dealer median · 5 reports
BMW N55 valve cover gasket
$760
non-dealer median · 6 reports
BMW N54/N55 high-pressure fuel pump (out of warranty)
$700
non-dealer median · 2 reports
BMW N55 oil filter housing gasket
$805
non-dealer median · 2 reports
VW/Audi 2.0T TSI timing chain tensioner
$900
non-dealer median · 5 reports
VW EA888 Gen 3 water pump / thermostat housing
$1,125
non-dealer median · 3 reports
Audi direct-injection carbon cleaning (walnut blast)
$799
non-dealer median · 13 reports
Subaru EJ25 (WRX) timing belt + water pump
$812
non-dealer median · 5 reports
Subaru EJ25 (non-turbo) head gaskets
$4,000
non-dealer median · 2 reports
Porsche 986/996 IMS bearing
$4,000
non-dealer median · 5 reports
MINI N14 timing chain
$2,000
non-dealer median · 1 report
Honda J35 V6 timing belt + water pump
$1,050
non-dealer median · 8 reports
Mercedes M272 V6 balance shaft
$4,400
non-dealer median · 3 reports
Toyota/Lexus 2GR-FE 3.5 V6 water pump
$725
non-dealer median · 2 reports
VW DSG transmission fluid service (40k)
$750
non-dealer median · 1 report

Denver-area indie specialists

FeaturedImportsports (Import Sports Auto Repair Pros)
7667 E Iliff Ave Unit I, Denver, CO 80231

Full-service import repair; 3yr/36k nationwide warranty

BMWAudiVolkswagenMercedes-BenzPorscheMINIVolvoSubaruToyota/LexusHonda/AcuraNissanMazda

Featured listings are paid placements.

Avalon Motorsports
6950 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80220

German specialist since 2001; 4yr/40k warranty

BMWAudiVolkswagenPorscheMINI
Firo's Autohaus
3411 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80204

European specialist, 16 years

BMWAudiMercedes-BenzPorscheVolkswagen
The Import Mechanics
235 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203

European + Asian imports; loaner cars

BMWAudiMercedes-BenzVolkswagenPorscheVolvoMINISubaruToyota/LexusHonda/AcuraMazdaNissan
Pro Auto Care
2030 S Dahlia St, Denver, CO 80222

Foreign car specialist (Denver + Littleton); 3yr/36k warranty

BMWAudiMercedes-BenzVolkswagenSubaruToyota/LexusHonda/AcuraMazdaNissan
SubaPro's
1260 Brickyard Rd Unit 106, Golden, CO 80403

Family-owned Subaru specialist

Subaru
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