Auto & Transport, California
Auto Mechanic cost in Orange, CA
A typical Auto Mechanic figure in Orange is about $171 per hour, about 22% above the national figure of $140.
Typical cost
Typical in Orange
$171
per hour
Fair price range: $110 to $268
- On the low end
- $110
- On the high end
- $268
Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Orange. Not a quote.
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How prices have moved
Up 2.6%past year
Up 58.5%over five years
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Orange, CA | $171 | $110 to $268 |
| National typical | $140 | $90 to $220 |
| Anaheim, CA | $171 | $110 to $268 |
| Concord, CA | $189 | $122 to $297 |
| Santa Clarita, CA | $171 | $110 to $268 |
| Chicago, IL | $160 | $103 to $252 |
| Sandy Springs, GA | $155 | $100 to $244 |
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Questions people ask
Auto Mechanic in Orange: what does it cost?
In Orange, CA, Auto Mechanic typically costs about $171 per hour, with most prices between $110 and $268.
Why is Orange higher than the national price?
This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Auto Mechanic earn in Orange, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Orange about 22% 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.