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Auto Replacement Guides

Car parts, tires, and vehicle components. How long they last, when to replace them, and whether to repair or replace.

Alternator

Replacement cost: $300-$800

7-12 years

average lifespan

Brake Pads

Replacement cost: $150-$400

25-65K miles

average lifespan

Brake Rotors

Replacement cost: $200-$600

50-80K miles

average lifespan

Cabin Air Filter

Replacement cost: $10-$25

15-30K miles

average lifespan

Car Air Filter

Replacement cost: $10-$30

12-30K miles

average lifespan

Car Battery

Replacement cost: $100-$300

3-5 years

average lifespan

Catalytic Converter

Replacement cost: $1,000-$3,000

10-15 years

average lifespan

Clutch

Replacement cost: $500-$1,500

60-100K miles

average lifespan

Headlights (Halogen)

Replacement cost: $15-$100

2-5 years

average lifespan

Key Fob Battery

Replacement cost: $3-$10

2-4 years

average lifespan

Muffler

Replacement cost: $100-$500

5-7 years

average lifespan

Oil Filter

Replacement cost: $5-$15

3-10K miles

average lifespan

Radiator

Replacement cost: $300-$800

8-15 years

average lifespan

Serpentine Belt

Replacement cost: $100-$300

60-100K miles

average lifespan

Shocks/Struts

Replacement cost: $200-$600

50-100K miles

average lifespan

Spark Plugs

Replacement cost: $50-$200

30-100K miles

average lifespan

Starter Motor

Replacement cost: $300-$700

100-200K miles

average lifespan

Timing Belt

Replacement cost: $500-$1,200

60-100K miles

average lifespan

Tires

Replacement cost: $400-$1,200

3-5 years

average lifespan

Transmission

Replacement cost: $2,000-$6,000

150-300K miles

average lifespan

Windshield Wipers

Replacement cost: $15-$50

6-12 months

average lifespan