Wheel bearing or hub, one cost in Hamilton and Niagara
About $450 at an independent shop for a compact SUV, before tax. Most independent shops charge $390 to $520; a dealership is about $660.
Typical prices for a compact SUV in Hamilton, St. Catharines, Niagara Falls and Welland, before tax, with typical shop supplies. Early estimate: no local invoices for this work yet. Updated October 2026.
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Wheel bearing or hub, one by vehicle type
| Vehicle | Independent | Chain | Dealership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact car | $390 | $410 | $580 |
| Midsize car | $430 | $450 | $630 |
| Compact SUV | $450 | $470 | $660 |
| Large SUV or minivan | $520 | $540 | $760 |
| Pickup truck | $580 | $600 | $850 |
| Luxury or European | $740 | $760 | $1,180 |
Typical price in Hamilton and Niagara, before tax.
What goes into the price
At an independent shop: about 1.6 hours of labour at around $128 an hour, plus about $220 in parts, for a compact SUV. Dealerships usually charge a higher hourly rate and use the carmaker's own parts.
These are Fixtimate's estimates of what shops typically charge, worked out from hourly rates, the time each job takes and parts prices. A shop's own price can differ: ask for a written estimate, then check it here.
Other repair prices in Hamilton and Niagara
- Front brake pads and rotors
- Rear brake pads and rotors
- Brake pads only, one axle
- Brake caliper, one
- Brake fluid flush
- Synthetic oil and filter change
- Cabin air filter
- Engine air filter
- Coolant flush
- Transmission fluid service
- Fuel system or injector cleaning
- Seasonal tire swap, on rims
- Mount and balance four tires
- Four-wheel alignment
- Diagnostic or inspection fee
- Battery replacement
- Alternator replacement
- Starter replacement
- Water pump replacement
- Timing belt and water pump
- Thermostat replacement
- Radiator replacement
- Spark plugs, full set
- Ignition coil, one
- Serpentine belt
- Valve cover gasket
- Engine mount, one
- Oxygen sensor, one
- Fuel pump module
- Front struts, pair
- Rear shocks, pair
- Lower control arm, one
- Outer tie rod end, one
- Sway bar links, pair
- CV axle, one
- Catalytic converter
- Muffler replacement
- A/C evacuate and recharge
- A/C compressor replacement