Mobile Mechanic Price List 2026: National Ranges for 26 Common Jobs
Updated 2026-10-17. Sources are listed at the end.
This is the reference table we wish we’d had when we started: what the common mobile jobs cost nationally, split into labor and parts, all from one source and one date, so the numbers compare. Every row links to the RepairPal estimate, and most link to our detailed guide on how to quote that job.
Read this first: these are national ranges from RepairPal, last updated September 3, 2026. They exclude taxes and fees and aren’t adjusted for location or vehicle. They’re a sanity check, not your price list. Your prices should come from your costs; build them with the labor rate & break-even calculator.
Maintenance and quick jobs
| Job | Total | Labor | Parts | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil change | $160–$188 | $58–$86 | $101–$103 | Oil change pricing |
| Tire rotation | $49–$72 | $49–$72 | — | — |
| Transmission fluid change | $294–$356 | $131–$192 | about $163 | — |
| Spark plug replacement | $288–$399 | $184–$270 | $104–$129 | Plugs & coils |
| Ignition coil replacement | $238–$320 | $74–$109 | $164–$211 | Plugs & coils |
| Pre-purchase inspection | $186–$273 | all labor | — | Inspection pricing |
| Check engine light diagnosis | $125–$183 | all labor | — | Diagnostic fees |
Brakes
| Job | Total | Labor | Parts | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake pads | $335–$394 | $122–$179 | $213–$215 | Brake job pricing |
| Brake rotors | $574–$698 | $168–$247 | $406–$452 | Brake job pricing |
| Brake caliper | $898–$968 | $150–$219 | about $749 | Brake job pricing |
Starting and charging
| Job | Total | Labor | Parts | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery | $456–$493 | $61–$90 | $394–$403 | No-start jobs |
| Starter | $565–$796 | $191–$280 | $375–$516 | No-start jobs |
| Alternator | $809–$1,088 | $196–$288 | $613–$800 | No-start jobs |
| Serpentine belt | $154–$212 | — | — | No-start jobs |
Cooling and engine
| Job | Total | Labor | Parts | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thermostat | $616–$716 | $195–$286 | $421–$429 | Radiator & thermostat |
| Radiator | $1,368–$1,550 | $375–$550 | $993–$1,001 | Radiator & thermostat |
| Water pump | $891–$1,135 | $366–$536 | $525–$598 | Timing belt & water pump |
| Timing belt | $918–$1,338 | $603–$885 | $315–$453 | Timing belt & water pump |
| Fuel pump | $1,344–$1,513 | $241–$353 | $1,104–$1,160 | — |
| Catalytic converter | $2,280–$2,480 | $236–$347 | $2,044–$2,133 | Converter rules & pricing |
Suspension and driveline
| Job | Total | Labor | Parts | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shock or strut | $1,144–$1,348 | $332–$487 | $812–$862 | Struts |
| Wheel bearing | $346–$504 | $226–$331 | $121–$172 | Bearings & CV axles |
| CV axle | $1,283–$1,381 | $208–$306 | $1,075–$1,076 | Bearings & CV axles |
A/C
| Job | Total | Labor | Parts | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A/C recharge | $285–$369 | $179–$262 | about $106 | A/C pricing |
| A/C condenser | $841–$988 | $302–$442 | $540–$546 | A/C pricing |
| A/C compressor | $1,081–$1,463 | $245–$360 | $836–$1,103 | A/C pricing |
A/C work for pay requires EPA Section 609 certification; see 609 certification.
Notes on a few rows
- Fuel pump: RepairPal warns about fire risk when working on fuel systems and suggests replacing the fuel filter and checking the relay at the same time. Working with open fuel in a driveway is a real hazard. Make sure your insurance covers it before you take the job.
- Parts-heavy jobs (converters, CV axles, radiators): national parts averages include expensive vehicles. Quote the actual part by VIN.
Build your own price list in 4 steps
- Find your rate: the labor rate & break-even calculator gives your break-even and target rates from your actual costs.
- Set your trip fee or zones: the trip & travel-fee calculator builds a zone table from your mileage cost and drive time.
- For each job you do often: book hours × your rate + typical parts × (1 + markup). Check the result against the national range above. If you’re far above it, check your costs; if you’re far below, you’re probably underpriced.
- Put it into your estimates: the free estimate & invoice generator or your shop software.
For the market labor-rate data behind this, see auto repair labor rates in 2026.
Sources
All prices: RepairPal national repair cost estimates, updated September 3, 2026 (each row links to its estimate page):