Auto & Transport, Michigan
Auto Mechanic cost in Detroit, MI
A typical Auto Mechanic figure in Detroit is about $139 per hour, close to the national figure of $140.
Typical cost
Typical in Detroit
$139
per hour
- On the low end
- $90
- On the high end
- $219
Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Detroit. Not a quote.
What moves the price
- Shop type
- Vehicle make
- Diagnostics
- Parts
- Dealer vs independent
Ways to pay less
- Use an independent shop
- Ask for used/OEM parts options
- Get a written estimate
- Do simple maintenance yourself
- Avoid dealership for out-of-warranty work
Auto Mechanic in similar cities
| Place | Typical | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | $139 | $90 to $219 |
| National typical | $140 | $90 to $220 |
| Lansing, MI | $138 | $89 to $217 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $132 | $85 to $208 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $156 | $100 to $245 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $129 | $83 to $202 |
| Buffalo, NY | $129 | $83 to $202 |
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Questions people ask
Auto Mechanic in Detroit: what does it cost?
In Detroit, MI, Auto Mechanic typically costs about $139 per hour, with most prices between $90 and $219.
Why is Detroit lower than the national price?
This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Auto Mechanic earn in Detroit, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Detroit close to the national figure.
Is this a quote?
No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.