The Cost of Shop Labor
Dealers charge $100-200/hour. Many routine tasks take 15-30 minutes.
1. Engine Air Filter ($20-40 saved)
Pop clips on airbox, swap filter, re-clip. 5 minutes, no tools.
2. Cabin Air Filter ($30-50 saved)
Behind glovebox. 10 minutes. A $12 filter vs $60 installed.
3. Wiper Blades ($20-40 saved)
5 minutes. Quality branded blades. Clip-and-slide.
4. Battery Terminal Cleaning ($20 saved)
$5 wire brush + baking soda paste. Disconnect negative first.
5. Bulb Replacement ($30-80 saved)
Reach behind housing, twist socket. Owner's manual lists bulb type.
6. Oil Change ($30-60 saved)
Need ramps, wrench, filter wrench, drain pan. 30 minutes.
7. Tire Rotation ($20-40 saved)
Jack stands and torque wrench. 45 minutes.