Shops around here commonly post $130–$160/hr, and you still have to get the car there. My posted rate is lower because I do not carry a building or a service writer. You still get a written estimate, itemized parts, and the customer-rights paperwork Washington requires.
| Area | Weekday | After hours / weekend |
|---|---|---|
| Centralia and Chehalis city limits | $59 | $99 |
| Rest of Lewis County, within about 25 miles | $79 | $119 |
| Outside the regular area, if accepted | Quoted | Quoted |
The trip fee is credited toward approved repairs of $300 or more on the same visit.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Basic scan and visual diagnosis | $99, credited if you approve the repair the same visit |
| No-start, intermittent, or deep electrical diagnosis | $149–$199 |
| Pre-purchase inspection with photos and notes | $179 |
| Type of work | Hourly rate |
|---|---|
| General mechanical, brakes, maintenance | $115/hr |
| Electrical and drivability | $130/hr |
| After-hours labor | Add 50% |
Most jobs are quoted as a package (parts + labor + trip + tax). Washington sales tax applies to parts and labor.
These are starting ranges for a typical passenger car or light truck. Your estimate will use your exact parts and the condition of the vehicle.
| Job | Typical out-the-door range |
|---|---|
| Battery test, replace, and register if needed | $180–$320 |
| Front pads and rotors, one axle | $320–$520 |
| Starter or alternator, common vehicles | $380–$650 |
| Serpentine belt and tensioner | $220–$380 |
| Thermostat and coolant service | $240–$420 |
| Front hub / wheel bearing, one side | $280–$480 |
I generally do not install parts you bought yourself. If I make an exception, there is no warranty on the part, and you still pay diagnosis plus full labor. Bad parts are how mobile jobs turn into two trips.
Are you cheaper than a shop? On most common jobs the out-the-door number is lower. I will not bid to be the cheapest person in the county. Cheap work is expensive twice.
Do you take cards? Yes. Payment is due when the job is finished unless we agreed on a parts deposit.