Ontario › Ottawa Car repair prices in Ottawa What 40 common repairs typically cost in Ottawa, Kanata, Orleans, Nepean and Barrhaven at independent shops, chains and dealerships, for a compact SUV before tax. Updated October 2026.
Repair Independent Chain Dealership Brakes Front brake pads and rotors $450 $460 $630 Rear brake pads and rotors $470 $480 $660 Brake pads only, one axle $260 $260 $360 Brake caliper, one $330 $340 $510 Brake fluid flush $150 $160 $200 Maintenance Synthetic oil and filter change $110 $120 $140 Cabin air filter $70 $70 $100 Engine air filter $50 $50 $70 Coolant flush $200 $210 $270 Transmission fluid service $300 $310 $400 Fuel system or injector cleaning $170 $180 $210 Tires and alignment Seasonal tire swap, on rims $80 $80 $110 Mount and balance four tires $180 $190 $240 Four-wheel alignment $150 $160 $200 Maintenance Diagnostic or inspection fee $150 $160 $200 Starting and charging Battery replacement $290 $290 $360 Alternator replacement $630 $650 $950 Starter replacement $570 $590 $850 Engine and cooling Water pump replacement $640 $670 $900 Timing belt and water pump $1,250 $1,270 $1,690 Thermostat replacement $300 $310 $410 Radiator replacement $710 $730 $1,080 Spark plugs, full set $240 $240 $310 Ignition coil, one $170 $170 $240 Serpentine belt $180 $180 $250 Valve cover gasket $290 $300 $400 Engine mount, one $450 $460 $640 Oxygen sensor, one $280 $290 $400 Fuel pump module $820 $840 $1,210 Steering and suspension Wheel bearing or hub, one $470 $480 $690 Front struts, pair $1,050 $1,070 $1,560 Rear shocks, pair $480 $490 $710 Lower control arm, one $450 $460 $670 Outer tie rod end, one $220 $220 $310 Sway bar links, pair $230 $240 $330 CV axle, one $480 $490 $850 Exhaust and A/C Catalytic converter $1,230 $1,240 $2,430 Muffler replacement $440 $440 $710 A/C evacuate and recharge $250 $260 $300 A/C compressor replacement $1,260 $1,270 $1,850
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