Diagnostic cost reference
Know the bill before
Know the bill before
you pick up a wrench.
Click any part on the car below to see the part's average price, the shop's flat-rate labor time, and the total professional bill — calculated live against a $140/hr national labor benchmark.
$140Avg. labor rate / hr
4Vehicles modeled
7Repair zones
The Car Explorer
Select a model, then click a part.
Live diagnostic view
7 hotspots active
Tap or click a dashed zone above — try Brakes, Alternator, or Engine Oil first.
Readout
Ford F-150
Select a hotspot to see DIY vs. shop cost
Where to start
Three ways to use this site
Beginner-friendly
Gateway DIY Repairs
Step-by-step microguides for the three repairs almost anyone can do safely with basic tools: oil changes, mirror swaps, and wiper blades.
View guides →
Safety critical
Tire Safety Academy
A roadside-readable flat-tire checklist, plus a full breakdown of what every number on your tire's sidewall actually means.
Open academy →
Decision-making
Repair Economics
Why flat-rate labor works the way it does, what tools actually cost to get started, and an honest pros/cons breakdown.
Read the breakdown →