What car repairs cost in Metro Vancouver

Typical ranges for common jobs, from the prices Metro Vancouver shops publish (researched August 2026). Each one says what it covers — a range is a check on a quote, not a quote.

• Oil changeDraining the old oil, a new oil filter, and refilling with the grade your engine is specified for.$70–$140
• Tire changeoverSwapping a set of four seasonal tires, the job most drivers book twice a year.$60–$160
• Brake padsNew brake pads and the labour to fit them, on one axle — front or rear.$220–$500
• Car battery replacementA new battery and the labour to fit it, for a typical passenger car.$180–$400
• Out-of-province inspectionThe inspection a vehicle brought into BC from another province needs before it can be registered here.$130–$250
• Car diagnosticAbout an hour of a technician finding out what is wrong — reading codes and testing what they point at.$120–$220
• Wheel alignmentA four-wheel alignment, measured and adjusted to the manufacturer’s settings.$100–$200
• A/C rechargeRecharging the air-conditioning with refrigerant and checking the system for leaks.$150–$350
• Transmission serviceReplacing the transmission fluid, and the filter where there is one — maintenance, not a rebuild.$180–$400

Every garage page on GetGarage shows these same ranges until the garage sets its own prices, and says which is which. Browse garages by service