Auto & Transport, California

Auto Mechanic cost in Irvine, CA

A typical Auto Mechanic figure in Irvine is about $178 per hour, about 27% above the national figure of $140.

Typical cost

Typical in Irvine

$178

per hour

On the low end
$114
On the high end
$279

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Irvine. Not a quote.

What moves the price

  1. Shop type
  2. Vehicle make
  3. Diagnostics
  4. Parts
  5. Dealer vs independent

Ways to pay less

  1. Use an independent shop
  2. Ask for used/OEM parts options
  3. Get a written estimate
  4. Do simple maintenance yourself
  5. Avoid dealership for out-of-warranty work

Auto Mechanic in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Irvine, CA$178
$114 to $279
National typical$140
$90 to $220
Berkeley, CA$197
$127 to $310
Fremont, CA$197
$127 to $310
Oakland, CA$195
$125 to $306
Washington, DC$176
$113 to $277
Arlington, VA$175
$113 to $275

Other Auto & Transport costs in Irvine

Questions people ask

Auto Mechanic in Irvine: what does it cost?

In Irvine, CA, Auto Mechanic typically costs about $178 per hour, with most prices between $114 and $279.

Why is Irvine higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Auto Mechanic earn in Irvine, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Irvine about 27% above 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.