Ontario › Waterloo Region and Guelph Car repair prices in Waterloo Region and Guelph What 40 common repairs typically cost in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph and Brantford 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 $440 $460 $620 Rear brake pads and rotors $470 $480 $650 Brake pads only, one axle $240 $260 $350 Brake caliper, one $330 $340 $500 Brake fluid flush $140 $150 $190 Maintenance Synthetic oil and filter change $110 $110 $140 Cabin air filter $70 $70 $90 Engine air filter $50 $50 $70 Coolant flush $190 $200 $250 Transmission fluid service $300 $310 $390 Fuel system or injector cleaning $160 $170 $200 Tires and alignment Seasonal tire swap, on rims $80 $80 $100 Mount and balance four tires $170 $180 $220 Four-wheel alignment $140 $160 $190 Maintenance Diagnostic or inspection fee $140 $160 $190 Starting and charging Battery replacement $290 $290 $360 Alternator replacement $620 $640 $930 Starter replacement $560 $570 $830 Engine and cooling Water pump replacement $620 $650 $880 Timing belt and water pump $1,200 $1,250 $1,630 Thermostat replacement $290 $310 $400 Radiator replacement $700 $720 $1,050 Spark plugs, full set $230 $240 $300 Ignition coil, one $170 $170 $240 Serpentine belt $170 $180 $240 Valve cover gasket $280 $290 $380 Engine mount, one $430 $450 $620 Oxygen sensor, one $280 $290 $400 Fuel pump module $800 $820 $1,180 Steering and suspension Wheel bearing or hub, one $460 $470 $670 Front struts, pair $1,030 $1,060 $1,540 Rear shocks, pair $470 $490 $690 Lower control arm, one $440 $450 $660 Outer tie rod end, one $210 $220 $300 Sway bar links, pair $220 $230 $330 CV axle, one $470 $490 $830 Exhaust and A/C Catalytic converter $1,220 $1,240 $2,440 Muffler replacement $430 $440 $690 A/C evacuate and recharge $240 $250 $290 A/C compressor replacement $1,220 $1,260 $1,820
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