Keep The Labor
DIY Auto Repair Savings Calculator

See how much you can keep.

Compare shop price to DIY parts cost for common repairs, and see the difference in dollars.

Estimated labor rate used for comparison: $142/hr. Actual rates vary by location, vehicle, and repair shop. Data updated: Q1 2026.

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What you keep by doing it yourself

Keep = typical shop price − retail parts · tap a cell for the full guide

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F-150 Ford · 2015–2020 Civic Honda · 2016–2021 RAV4 Toyota · 2019–2025
Front brake pads & rotors Safety
F-150 You keep $334 Shop: $472 · DIY parts: $138 Civic You keep $334 Shop: $442 · DIY parts: $108 RAV4 You keep $334 Shop: $454 · DIY parts: $120
Spark plugs
F-150 You keep $271 Shop: $346 · DIY parts: $75 Civic You keep $265 Shop: $324 · DIY parts: $59 RAV4 You keep $268 Shop: $333 · DIY parts: $65
Battery replacement
F-150 You keep $119 Shop: $309 · DIY parts: $190 Civic You keep $113 Shop: $262 · DIY parts: $149 RAV4 You keep $116 Shop: $281 · DIY parts: $165
Oil & filter change
F-150 You keep $98 Shop: $138 · DIY parts: $40 Civic You keep $95 Shop: $127 · DIY parts: $32 RAV4 You keep $96 Shop: $131 · DIY parts: $35
Tire rotation
F-150 You keep $83 Shop: $83 · DIY parts: $0 Civic You keep $83 Shop: $83 · DIY parts: $0 RAV4 You keep $83 Shop: $83 · DIY parts: $0
Engine air filter
F-150 You keep $80 Shop: $105 · DIY parts: $25 Civic You keep $74 Shop: $94 · DIY parts: $20 RAV4 You keep $76 Shop: $98 · DIY parts: $22
Cabin air filter
F-150 You keep $78 Shop: $99 · DIY parts: $21 Civic You keep $73 Shop: $89 · DIY parts: $16 RAV4 You keep $75 Shop: $93 · DIY parts: $18
Wiper blades
F-150 You keep $56 Shop: $88 · DIY parts: $32 Civic You keep $52 Shop: $77 · DIY parts: $25 RAV4 You keep $53 Shop: $81 · DIY parts: $28

Estimates from hand-verified data. We link parts & tools to Amazon and never show a price — tap through for current pricing.

How we calculate

Shop price combines estimated labor time, the displayed labor rate, typical shop parts pricing, and common fees.

DIY cost uses verified retail parts estimates. Your savings is the difference between the two.