Car Repair Cost Estimator

Professional calculator for accurate auto repair cost estimates

Repair Details

Enter your vehicle make and model

Parts Cost

Suggested: ₹800-₹2000/hour
Adjust for regional cost differences
 

Cost Estimate Results

Important: Use these calculations as an informatory basis. Do not make any legal, financial or formal decision solely based on the result of this calculation.

Enter repair details and click "Calculate Estimate" to see results

Understanding Car Repair Cost Estimates

Our Car Repair Cost Estimator provides approximate calculations for auto repair expenses based on industry-standard formulas. The tool helps vehicle owners budget for repairs by breaking down costs into understandable components.

Calculation Methodology

The estimator uses this step-by-step approach:

  1. Parts Subtotal: Sum of all individual part costs
  2. Labor Cost: Labor hours multiplied by hourly rate
  3. Base Subtotal: Parts + Labor + Diagnostics + Miscellaneous fees
  4. Adjusted Subtotal: Base subtotal × Urgency multiplier × Region multiplier
  5. Discount Applied: Adjusted subtotal × (Discount % / 100)
  6. Tax Calculation: (Adjusted subtotal - Discount) × (Tax % / 100)
  7. Final Total: Adjusted subtotal - Discount + Tax

Example Calculation

For a typical brake pad replacement:

  • Parts: ₹8,000 (brake pads, sensors)
  • Labor: 3 hours × ₹1,200/hour = ₹3,600
  • Diagnostics: ₹500
  • Miscellaneous: ₹200
  • Subtotal: ₹12,300
  • With urgency (1.2×) and region (1.1×) multipliers: ₹16,236
  • After 5% discount and 18% tax: Final estimate ≈ ₹18,600

Remember that actual car repair costs may vary based on garage rates, part availability, and specific vehicle requirements. This car repair cost calculator provides estimates for planning purposes only.

Statutory Warning: Use these calculations as an informatory basis. Do not make any legal, financial or formal decision solely based on the result of this calculation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Estimates are approximate and depend on the accuracy of inputs; actual costs may vary by garage, parts availability, and inspection. Use the statutory warning as guidance.

Yes — the app provides CSV export and PDF export of the full report (chart + table).

You can enter the tax rate (GST/VAT) and it will apply tax to the taxable amount. The app shows tax as a separate line item.

Yes — add multiple parts/repair lines; the tool aggregates them into a single estimate and shows a per-item breakdown.

This single-file web app runs client-side only; no backend storage. If you implement server-side features later, disclose storage policies. Currently all data stays in the user's browser session.