Auto & Transport, Virginia

Auto Mechanic cost in Richmond, VA

A typical Auto Mechanic figure in Richmond is about $156 per hour, about 12% above the national figure of $140.

Typical cost

Typical in Richmond

$156

per hour

On the low end
$100
On the high end
$245

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Richmond. 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
Richmond, VA$156
$100 to $245
National typical$140
$90 to $220
Virginia Beach, VA$151
$97 to $237
Chesapeake, VA$149
$96 to $234
Norfolk, VA$147
$95 to $231
Asheville, NC$138
$89 to $217
Aurora, IL$148
$95 to $232

Other Auto & Transport costs in Richmond

Questions people ask

Auto Mechanic in Richmond: what does it cost?

In Richmond, VA, Auto Mechanic typically costs about $156 per hour, with most prices between $100 and $245.

Why is Richmond higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Auto Mechanic earn in Richmond, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Richmond about 12% 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.