Valve cover gasket cost in Toronto
About $310 at an independent shop for a compact SUV, before tax. Most independent shops charge $260 to $370; a dealership is about $420.
Typical prices for a compact SUV in Toronto, North York, Scarborough and Etobicoke, before tax, with typical shop supplies. Early estimate: no local invoices for this work yet. Updated October 2026.
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Valve cover gasket by vehicle type
| Vehicle | Independent | Chain | Dealership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact car | $290 | $290 | $390 |
| Midsize car | $400 | $410 | $550 |
| Compact SUV | $310 | $320 | $420 |
| Large SUV or minivan | $560 | $560 | $740 |
| Pickup truck | $480 | $490 | $650 |
| Luxury or European | $680 | $700 | $1,080 |
Typical price in Toronto, before tax.
What goes into the price
At an independent shop: about 1.5 hours of labour at around $148 an hour, plus about $60 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.
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