Upload any auto repair estimate. AI checks every line item against real pricing data, flags overpriced parts, and checks for NHTSA recalls that might mean the repair is free.
Is my mechanic overcharging me? Of the 788 auto repair quotes QuoteScore has scored, the average fairness score is 48.5 out of 100 and 56.1% scored under 50, meaning at least one line was priced above the normal market range for that repair and region, which makes auto repair the most overpriced category of the 30 we track (site-wide, 41.2% of 3,653 quotes score under 50). The tell-tale signs: a single lump sum with no parts and labor split, parts billed at more than about twice retail (a fair shop markup is 30 to 80 percent over wholesale), labor hours above published book time, and add-on services you did not ask about. Rule of thumb: if the parts total is more than double what RockAuto or AutoZone list, or labor exceeds book time by more than 30 percent, get a second quote before approving. Source: QuoteScore dataset, updated 2026-09-11.
Compares what the shop charges for each part against retail prices at AutoZone, O'Reilly, and RockAuto. A 30-80% markup is normal. Over 100% is excessive.
Every repair has standard "book time." If a brake job is quoted at 4 hours when book time is 2, that's $200-400 in inflated labor you shouldn't pay.
Dealerships charge 40-75% more per hour than independent shops. AI flags when you're paying dealer rates at a non-dealer shop.
If your vehicle has an active recall that covers the repair you're paying for, that repair should be FREE at a dealership. We check automatically.
Fuel system cleaning, engine flush, transmission flush — these are often unnecessary. AI flags common upsells and tells you if they're justified.
For every part on your quote, we link directly to RockAuto and AutoZone so you can see exactly what the shop paid vs what they're charging you.
$250-$550
Per axle, parts + labor. Luxury/European: $400-$900.
$60-$120
Quick lube shops often overcharge. Dealer oil changes rarely worth the premium.
$500-$1,200
Belt only. With water pump and tensioner: $700-$2,000. Honda/Toyota on the lower end, European higher.
$800-$1,800
Aftermarket compressor, installed. OEM: $1,200-$2,500. Parts markup is common here. Check RockAuto before approving.
$150-$400
Fluid flush only. Full rebuild is $2,500-$5,000.
$400-$900
New aftermarket, installed. Remanufactured: $300-$700 and fine. Reject "OEM only" upsells for non-critical parts.
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