Auto Services Costs in Missouri

Verified cost ranges across cities in Missouri

Verified by 2 sourcesUpdated April 11, 2026

Auto Services Cost Comparison — Missouri

Compare verified cost ranges across cities in Missouri

Cost Comparison — Oil Change

Missouri2 sources

Low

$95

Typical

$115

High

$135

Kansas City2 sources

Low

$87

Typical

$106

High

$124

St. Louis2 sources

Low

$90

Typical

$109

High

$128

Springfield2 sources

Low

$84

Typical

$101

High

$119

Columbia2 sources

Low

$85

Typical

$102

High

$120

St. Joseph2 sources

Low

$82

Typical

$99

High

$116

Joplin2 sources

Low

$81

Typical

$98

High

$115

Low

$83

Typical

$101

High

$118

Cost Comparison — Wheel Alignment

Missouri2 sources

Low

$38

Typical

$140

High

$242

Kansas City2 sources

Low

$35

Typical

$129

High

$223

St. Louis2 sources

Low

$36

Typical

$133

High

$230

Springfield2 sources

Low

$34

Typical

$124

High

$214

Columbia2 sources

Low

$34

Typical

$125

High

$216

St. Joseph2 sources

Low

$33

Typical

$121

High

$209

Joplin2 sources

Low

$33

Typical

$120

High

$207

Low

$33

Typical

$123

High

$212

Cost Comparison — Alternator Replacement

Missouri2 sources

Low

$397

Typical

$860

High

$1,323

Kansas City2 sources

Low

$367

Typical

$796

High

$1,224

St. Louis2 sources

Low

$378

Typical

$818

High

$1,258

Springfield2 sources

Low

$352

Typical

$762

High

$1,171

Columbia2 sources

Low

$355

Typical

$769

High

$1,183

St. Joseph2 sources

Low

$343

Typical

$743

High

$1,142

Joplin2 sources

Low

$340

Typical

$737

High

$1,134

Low

$349

Typical

$756

High

$1,163

Cost Comparison — Timing Belt Replacement

Missouri2 sources

Low

$550

Typical

$1,021

High

$1,493

Kansas City2 sources

Low

$509

Typical

$945

High

$1,382

St. Louis2 sources

Low

$523

Typical

$971

High

$1,420

Springfield2 sources

Low

$487

Typical

$905

High

$1,323

Columbia2 sources

Low

$491

Typical

$913

High

$1,335

St. Joseph2 sources

Low

$475

Typical

$882

High

$1,290

Joplin2 sources

Low

$471

Typical

$875

High

$1,280

Low

$483

Typical

$898

High

$1,313

Cost Comparison — Water Pump Replacement

Missouri2 sources

Low

$261

Typical

$450

High

$639

Kansas City2 sources

Low

$241

Typical

$416

High

$591

St. Louis2 sources

Low

$248

Typical

$427

High

$607

Springfield2 sources

Low

$231

Typical

$398

High

$566

Columbia2 sources

Low

$233

Typical

$402

High

$571

St. Joseph2 sources

Low

$225

Typical

$388

High

$552

Joplin2 sources

Low

$223

Typical

$385

High

$547

Low

$229

Typical

$395

High

$562

Cost Comparison — Radiator Replacement

Missouri2 sources

Low

$315

Typical

$529

High

$743

Kansas City2 sources

Low

$292

Typical

$490

High

$688

St. Louis2 sources

Low

$300

Typical

$503

High

$707

Springfield2 sources

Low

$279

Typical

$469

High

$658

Columbia2 sources

Low

$282

Typical

$473

High

$665

St. Joseph2 sources

Low

$272

Typical

$457

High

$642

Joplin2 sources

Low

$270

Typical

$453

High

$637

Low

$277

Typical

$465

High

$654

Cost Comparison — Head Gasket Repair

Missouri2 sources

Low

$216

Typical

$497

High

$779

Kansas City2 sources

Low

$199

Typical

$460

High

$721

St. Louis2 sources

Low

$205

Typical

$473

High

$741

Springfield2 sources

Low

$191

Typical

$440

High

$690

Columbia2 sources

Low

$193

Typical

$445

High

$697

St. Joseph2 sources

Low

$186

Typical

$430

High

$673

Joplin2 sources

Low

$185

Typical

$426

High

$668

Low

$190

Typical

$437

High

$685

Cost Comparison — CV Axle Replacement

Missouri2 sources

Low

$562

Typical

$855

High

$1,147

Kansas City2 sources

Low

$520

Typical

$791

High

$1,061

St. Louis2 sources

Low

$534

Typical

$813

High

$1,091

Springfield2 sources

Low

$498

Typical

$757

High

$1,016

Columbia2 sources

Low

$503

Typical

$764

High

$1,026

St. Joseph2 sources

Low

$485

Typical

$738

High

$991

Joplin2 sources

Low

$482

Typical

$732

High

$983

Low

$494

Typical

$752

High

$1,009

Cost Comparison — Auto Detailing

Missouri2 sources

Low

$30

Typical

$390

High

$750

Kansas City2 sources

Low

$28

Typical

$361

High

$694

St. Louis2 sources

Low

$29

Typical

$371

High

$713

Springfield2 sources

Low

$27

Typical

$345

High

$664

Columbia2 sources

Low

$27

Typical

$349

High

$671

St. Joseph2 sources

Low

$26

Typical

$337

High

$648

Joplin2 sources

Low

$26

Typical

$334

High

$643

Low

$26

Typical

$343

High

$660

Browse Auto Services Costs by City in Missouri

Select a city to see local pricing adjusted for cost of living.

All Auto Services Services

auto-services

Oil Change

Drain and replacement of engine oil and oil filter using conventional, synthetic blend, or full synthetic oil. Includes checking fluid levels and a basic visual inspection. Full synthetic costs more but extends intervals to 7,500–10,000 miles.

Cost data available

auto-services

Wheel Alignment

Computer-aided adjustment of wheel angles (camber, toe, caster) to manufacturer specifications to ensure straight tracking and even tire wear. Misalignment is caused by hitting potholes, curbs, or after suspension work.

Cost data available

auto-services

Alternator Replacement

Removal of the failed alternator and installation of a remanufactured or new unit to restore battery charging and electrical system function. Warning signs include battery warning light, dimming lights, and dead battery.

Cost data available

auto-services

Timing Belt Replacement

Replacement of the rubber timing belt that synchronizes the crankshaft and camshaft rotation. Typically replaced every 60,000 to 100,000 miles. A snapped belt can cause catastrophic engine damage in interference engines.

Cost data available

auto-services

Water Pump Replacement

Replacement of the engine water pump that circulates coolant through the cooling system. Often replaced simultaneously with the timing belt since both components are accessed together. Failure causes engine overheating.

Cost data available

auto-services

Radiator Replacement

Removal of the failed radiator and installation of a new or remanufactured unit to restore proper engine cooling. Radiators fail due to corrosion, physical damage, or plastic end-tank cracking. Overheating is the primary symptom.

Cost data available

auto-services

Head Gasket Repair

Removal of the cylinder head and replacement of the failed head gasket that seals the combustion chamber from coolant and oil passages. One of the most expensive engine repairs. Signs include white exhaust smoke, coolant loss, and overheating.

Cost data available

auto-services

CV Axle Replacement

Replacement of a damaged constant velocity (CV) axle shaft that transfers engine power to the drive wheels. A torn CV boot allows grease loss and joint failure. Clicking noise during turns is the primary warning sign.

Cost data available

auto-services

Auto Detailing

Thorough interior and exterior cleaning and reconditioning including hand wash, clay bar decontamination, machine polishing, wax or ceramic sealant application, vacuum, steam cleaning, and leather conditioning.

Cost data available