How the checker works
We take every owner-reported price we have for that job (each one links to its source on the job's cost page), count ranges at their midpoint, and put your number on the same scale. The verdict compares your quote with the median of the non-dealer reports, or with all reports if we don't have at least two non-dealer ones.
- Great price: at least 10% under that median.
- Looks fair: within about 10% under to 15% over.
- On the high side: more than 15% over, but still inside the range owners reported.
- Well above what owners reported: more than 10% over the highest report.
- Lower than anything reported: well under the lowest report. Could be a great deal, or the quote may not include everything.
If we have fewer than 3 reports for a job, we say so and don't give a verdict. A tiny sample can't tell you much.
Second opinions: if your quote comes out on the high side, we show a Featured independent shop you can call for a second opinion (only for makes that shop works on). Featured listings are paid placements. The shop pays to appear there, and it doesn't change the verdict or any price data.
Keep in mind: these are reports from different years and cities, not inflation-adjusted, and what's included varies (some include a thermostat or coolant flush, some don't). Ask your shop for an itemized quote, and see how to tell if a repair quote is fair.
Paid for one of these jobs? Add your price and the checker gets better for everyone.