Auto Services Costs in Rhode Island
Verified cost ranges across cities in Rhode Island
Auto Services Cost Comparison — Rhode Island
Compare verified cost ranges across cities in Rhode Island
Cost Comparison — Oil Change
Low
$95
Typical
$115
High
$135
Low
$96
Typical
$117
High
$137
Low
$96
Typical
$117
High
$137
Low
$96
Typical
$117
High
$137
Cost Comparison — Wheel Alignment
Low
$38
Typical
$140
High
$242
Low
$39
Typical
$142
High
$246
Low
$39
Typical
$142
High
$246
Low
$39
Typical
$142
High
$246
Cost Comparison — Alternator Replacement
Low
$397
Typical
$860
High
$1,323
Low
$404
Typical
$875
High
$1,346
Low
$404
Typical
$875
High
$1,346
Low
$404
Typical
$875
High
$1,346
Cost Comparison — Timing Belt Replacement
Low
$550
Typical
$1,021
High
$1,493
Low
$559
Typical
$1,039
High
$1,519
Low
$559
Typical
$1,039
High
$1,519
Low
$559
Typical
$1,039
High
$1,519
Cost Comparison — Water Pump Replacement
Low
$261
Typical
$450
High
$639
Low
$265
Typical
$457
High
$650
Low
$265
Typical
$457
High
$650
Low
$265
Typical
$457
High
$650
Cost Comparison — Radiator Replacement
Low
$315
Typical
$529
High
$743
Low
$321
Typical
$538
High
$756
Low
$321
Typical
$538
High
$756
Low
$321
Typical
$538
High
$756
Cost Comparison — Head Gasket Repair
Low
$216
Typical
$497
High
$779
Low
$219
Typical
$506
High
$793
Low
$219
Typical
$506
High
$793
Low
$219
Typical
$506
High
$793
Cost Comparison — CV Axle Replacement
Low
$562
Typical
$855
High
$1,147
Low
$572
Typical
$870
High
$1,167
Low
$572
Typical
$870
High
$1,167
Low
$572
Typical
$870
High
$1,167
Cost Comparison — Auto Detailing
Low
$30
Typical
$390
High
$750
Low
$31
Typical
$397
High
$763
Low
$31
Typical
$397
High
$763
Low
$31
Typical
$397
High
$763
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All Auto Services Services
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.