| Labor Action |
Item |
Labor Cost |
Air conditioning system:
The system of receiver/dryer, evaporator, condenser, compressor, refrigerant lines, controls and valves that allow for the controlled refrigeration of the air present in or entering a vehicle's interior.
| Inspect
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Battery
|
$ |
9.13
|
Battery:
A box containing lead plates filled with a water and acid mixture that stores electricity generated by the alternator. It is the source of power for parts of the car that operate on electricity.
Brake lines, hoses & connections:
Tubes and their connections that carry brake fluid between the various components in a vehicle's brake system.
| Inspect
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Brake linings & rotors
|
$ |
13.70
|
Brake linings & rotors:
Brake linings, shoes, or pads are parts of a brake system bonded to an expendable friction material that, when hydraulically acted upon, create enough resistance to stop a vehicle. A brake rotor is the metal disc that rotates along with the wheels to which the friction material can be clamped in order to stop or slow movement.
Brake master cylinder:
A device that stores brake fluid and hydraulically forces it through the brake lines to the brakes when the brake pedal is depressed.
| Inspect
|
CV joints
|
$ |
2.74
|
CV joints:
Constant velocity joints, which are located on either end of the drive axles and transmit engine power while enabling full steering and suspension movement. Black accordion boots cover and protect these joints and hold lubricant.
Cabin air filter:
A filtering system that meters out pollen, road dust and other particles before they can reach the passenger cabin.
| Check operation
|
Clutch pedal
|
$ |
4.56
|
Clutch pedal:
A pedal located on the floor of the vehicle to the left of the brake pedal that, when depressed, disengages the clutch from the flywheel.
Coolant:
Also known as "antifreeze." A mixture of water and ethylene glycol that has both a higher boiling point and a lower freezing point than plain water.
| Inspect
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Coolant, hoses & clamps
|
$ |
6.85
|
Coolant, hoses & clamps:
The flexible tubes that carry engine coolant and the clamps that hold them in place.
Cruise control:
Any device that automatically maintains a vehicle's speed as predetermined by the operator. Most versions have minimum and maximum speed limitations, and are deactivated by either a brake pedal switch, a clutch (on a manual transmission), or a manual on/off switch.
| Inspect
|
Drive axles
|
$ |
4.56
|
Drive axles:
In a front-wheel drive vehicle or a rear-wheel drive vehicle with independent rear suspension, the short axles that connect the driven wheels with the driving force. Drive axles typically have CV (constant velocity)-joints on their ends.
Drive belt(s):
A belt that transfers the rotation of the engine through the crankshaft pulley to drive various devices, such as the alternator, water pump, air conditioning compressor or power steering pump.
| Change
|
Engine oil
|
$ |
13.24
|
Engine oil:
A substance that lubricates and cools the moving parts of the engine and reduces corrosion and the formation of rust.
Exhaust system:
A system of tubing that routes exhaust gases from the exhaust manifold to the rear of the car and into the air. The exhaust system includes catalytic converters and mufflers that help reduce air and noise pollution generated by an engine.
| Inspect for leaks
|
Fluid levels
|
$ |
2.28
|
Fluid levels:
The amount of liquid in reservoirs and sumps accessible from the topside of the vehicle: engine coolant, automatic transmission fluid, windshield washer fluid, power steering fluid, brake and/or clutch fluid, and engine oil.
Fuel system:
The assemblage of parts that stores and delivers fuel for the engine, including the fuel cap, fuel tank, fuel lines and hoses, fuel pump, fuel filter and fuel injectors or carburetor.
| Inspect
|
Headlights
|
$ |
0.91
|
Headlights:
Primary form of lighting used to illuminate a vehicle's path.
Hinges, locks & latches:
The devices that allow or prevent the opening of doors and hatches.
| Check operation
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Lights & accessories
|
$ |
4.56
|
Lights & accessories:
Any source of illumination and any electrically operated convenience device.
Oil filter:
A cartridge-filled canister placed in an engine's lubricating system to strain dirt and abrasive materials out of the oil.
| Inspect
|
On-board diagnosis system
|
$ |
9.13
|
On-board diagnosis system:
A computer-controlled system that identifies malfunctioning or out-of-adjustment components under its control through the display of trouble codes. The presence of trouble codes is usually indicated by an intermittently or constantly lit "check engine " or "service engine soon" light.
Parking brake:
The mechanical brake connected by cables to either a ratcheting hand lever or foot pedal used to hold or apply a vehicle's rear and sometimes front brakes while left unattended or under conditions of hydraulic circuit failure. Sometimes referred to as the emergency brake.
| Check level
|
Power steering fluid
|
$ |
0.91
|
Power steering fluid:
Hydraulic fluid used in a power steering system.
Radiator:
A heat exchanger that transmits heat to the surrounding air - e.g., the heat exchanger that cools a vehicle's engine coolant.
| Perform
|
Road test
|
$ |
4.56
|
Road test:
The actual driving of a vehicle under real-world conditions in order to find any abnormalities in its operation.
Seat belts:
The latching straps in a vehicle designed to minimize the risk of serious injury to the user in the event of an accident when used as suggested.
| Inspect
|
Steering
|
$ |
4.56
|
Steering:
The collection of components that enable the operator to direct a vehicle in a desired direction.
Supplemental Restraint System:
System composed of a safety devices that do not require any action on the part of the occupants to be effective, and its controls and sensors.
| Inspect
|
Tie rod ends
|
$ |
2.28
|
Tie rod ends:
Ball and socket parts of the steering linkage that connect the wheel spindles to the rack and pinion or center link.
Underbody:
The area of a vehicle that is typically not visible from above and that is exposed to the road.
| Check operation
|
Warning lights
|
$ |
0.91
|
Warning lights:
Lights on a vehicle's instrument panel that notify the operator of a malfunction or a circumstance needing attention.
Wheels & tires, incl.spare:
A wheel is a circular frame of hard material that may be solid or partly solid, is capable of turning on an axle, and holds the rubber cushion that contains compressed air.
| Inspect & adjust fluid level
|
Windshield wipers & washer
|
$ |
0.91
|
Windshield wipers & washer:
Motorized mechanical arms with rubber inserts used to wipe the windshield or back glass. A small pump and reservoir that can direct a jet of cleaning solution at the windshield or back glass.
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