This real auto quote from CA totaled $11,000 and scored 25 out of 100 on QuoteScore, which reads as far above market: 4 of its 4 priced line items came in above the normal market range. The largest line was Head gasket reseal (both sides) at $9,000, against a fair range of $2,160 to $6,480. For comparison, across the 806 auto quotes QuoteScore has scored, the average is 48.5 out of 100 and 56% scored under 50. A score is a pricing benchmark, not proof of overcharging.
| Line item | Quoted |
|---|---|
| Head gasket reseal (both sides) Fair range $2,160 to $6,480 Red flag | $9,000 |
| Top and bottom oil pan reseal Fair range $432 to $1,728 High | $1,500 |
| Various sensors to be replaced Fair range $180 to $600 Red flag | $400 |
| Shop Supplies/Environmental Fee Fair range $6 to $72 High | $100 |
Quoted prices are what the shop or contractor wrote. Fair range is the regional benchmark QuoteScore compared each line against. Total quoted: $11,000. Names, companies and addresses are never shown.
A QuoteScore of 70 or higher means the quote sits inside the normal market range for the work and region. Under 50 means at least one line was priced above that range. Higher quotes can be legitimate: better parts, a longer warranty, a harder job. The useful move is to ask about the specific lines marked High or Red flag, not to argue the total.
Auto is one of the 31 categories in the public QuoteScore dataset, currently 806 quotes with an average score of 48.5.
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