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Angel’s Auto Repair

Cost guide · San Pablo, CA

What it
should cost.

Realistic ranges for the East Bay so you can budget before you call — and know a lowball quote when you hear one. Every job here gets one fixed price, in writing, before a single tool comes out.

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Exact prices are set by the shop. The ranges below are typical East Bay research figures — call for your exact, free quote: (341) 231-7697.

Diagnostics

Typical range

You pay for the test, not for a guess. The diagnostic fee is the cost of proving what actually failed — and it comes off the repair when you approve the work with us.

  • Standard diagnostic

    Live data, road test, hands on the fault — not a code read

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    $90 – $160

  • Check-engine light

    Fault traced to the component, not just the code

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    $90 – $160

  • No-start / battery drain

    Charging and starting system test, parasitic draw check

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    $90 – $160

  • Pre-purchase inspection

    Buying a used car? We tell you what it will need

    $120 – $190

Maintenance

Typical range

Interval work done to your manufacturer's spec — right oil grade, right filter, no upsells you didn't ask for.

  • Oil & filter change

    Conventional to full synthetic, to manufacturer spec

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    $65 – $120

  • Engine air / cabin filter

    Inspected free while your car is on the lift

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    $35 – $90

  • Coolant flush

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    $100 – $200

  • Transmission fluid service

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    $150 – $300

  • Tire rotation & pressure

    Free with any service visit

    $25 – $50

  • Smog check

    California STAR stations vary by vehicle

    $40 – $100

Brakes & suspension

Typical range

Priced per axle, parts and labor together. We measure pads and rotors in front of you and show the numbers.

  • Front brake pads

    Per axle, parts + labor

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    $180 – $350

  • Rotor replacement

    Per axle, in addition to pads

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    $150 – $400

  • Brake fluid flush

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    $90 – $160

  • Struts or shocks

    Per axle; replaced in pairs when recommended

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    $350 – $750

  • Control arm / ball joint

    Per corner, depends on labor access

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    $250 – $600

  • Alignment (4-wheel)

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    $90 – $140

Repair

Typical range

Wide ranges on purpose — parts availability, engine layout and mileage change the job. You get one fixed number in writing before anything starts.

Paint & body

Typical range

Paint work is priced by panel count and preparation required — the prep is most of the labor, and most of the difference in how it dries.

  • Scratch or dent repair

    Per panel, bodywork + refinish

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    $150 – $450

  • Single-panel respray

    Color matched and blended into the adjacent panel

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    $300 – $650

  • Multi-panel paint job

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    $1,000 – $3,500

  • Full-body respray

    Strip, block, prime, color match, clear, cure

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    $3,000 – $7,000+

  • Mobile service visit

    Driveway diagnostics, batteries, brakes, fluids

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    $90 – $160

Ranges above are typical for the San Francisco East Bay and are published for budgeting — they are not quotes. Engine layout, mileage and parts availability move the final number, which is why you get one fixed price in writing after inspection, and no work happens without your approval. Ask about warranty terms when you book: (341) 231-7697.

Money questions

Before you
hand over
the keys.

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How much does an oil change cost in San Pablo?
Oil and filter changes at shops in the San Pablo area typically run $65–$120 depending on oil type and vehicle. We confirm your manufacturer's spec before we fill it. Call (341) 231-7697 for your exact number.
Why do repair prices have such wide ranges?
Because the vehicle decides the labor, not the shop. A battery on one car is a five-minute job; on another it's under the rear seat. Engine layout, mileage and parts availability move the number — which is why you get one fixed price in writing after inspection, not a range.
Do you charge to look at the car?
Diagnostics are $90–$160 and that is real testing — live data, measurements, road test — not plugging in a code reader. If you approve the repair with us, the diagnostic fee comes off the job. Call (341) 231-7697 to book.
Will the price change once work starts?
No. You approve a written price first. If we find something else mid-job, we stop and call you before touching it — nothing extra happens without a new approval.
Do you offer a warranty on parts and labor?
Ask when you book — warranty terms depend on the part and the job, and we explain exactly what's covered before you authorize the work. Call (341) 231-7697.

One call, one number, no surprises

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in writing.

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