Starter replacement cost in Waterloo Region and Guelph
About $560 at an independent shop for a compact SUV, before tax. Most independent shops charge $490 to $640; a dealership is about $830.
Typical prices for a compact SUV in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph and Brantford, before tax, with typical shop supplies. Early estimate: no local invoices for this work yet. Updated October 2026.
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Starter replacement by vehicle type
| Vehicle | Independent | Chain | Dealership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact car | $480 | $490 | $710 |
| Midsize car | $540 | $550 | $800 |
| Compact SUV | $560 | $570 | $830 |
| Large SUV or minivan | $680 | $700 | $1,000 |
| Pickup truck | $560 | $580 | $840 |
| Luxury or European | $970 | $1,000 | $1,550 |
Typical price in Waterloo Region and Guelph, before tax.
What goes into the price
At an independent shop: about 1.6 hours of labour at around $130 an hour, plus about $320 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 Waterloo Region and Guelph
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- Rear brake pads and rotors
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- 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
- 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
- Wheel bearing or hub, one
- Front struts, pair
- Rear shocks, pair
- Lower control arm, one
- Outer tie rod end, one
- Sway bar links, pair
- CV axle, one
- Catalytic converter
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- A/C evacuate and recharge
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