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Pricing, estimates and payment

Our labor rate, diagnostic fees and typical repair ranges, published in full so you can compare before you book.

Rates

Posted labor rate, posted diagnostic fees

Our labor rate is $132 per hour, billed in tenths of an hour against published times. Shop supplies are capped at 6% of labor, maximum $28. Michigan sales tax applies to parts. Nothing else appears on the invoice unless you approved it in writing.

Diagnostic and routine service pricing — effective July 14, 2026
ServiceIncludesPrice
A/C performance test & leak searchPressures, vent temp, sniffer and UV inspection, written findings$89
Heat & defrost diagnosisCoolant flow, actuator sweep, scan data, airflow split$120
Cooling-system pressure testCold and hot test, cap test, visual inspection$45
Electrical / intermittent diagnosisUp to 1.5 hours circuit testing with wiring diagrams$185
Hybrid / EV climate diagnosisHV isolation, insulation resistance, module data$180–$260
Evacuate & recharge, R-134aRecovery, 20-minute vacuum hold, weighed charge$149–$210
Evacuate & recharge, R-1234yfAs above, yf-dedicated machine$260–$390
Cabin filter replacementFilter, housing clean, airflow check$59–$89
Full ventilation clean & odor treatmentEvaporator enzyme clean, drain clearing, filter$129
Coolant exchangeMachine exchange, correct chemistry, freeze-point test$149–$219
Spring or Fall seasonal check18-point climate inspection, written report$49

Estimates

How our estimates work

You receive an itemized estimate by text or email before work begins: part numbers, part prices, labor hours at the posted rate, refrigerant quantity, supplies and tax. It is valid for 14 days.

  • Any increase over $25 requires a new approval — no exceptions.
  • Diagnostic fees are credited toward the repair when approved within 7 days.
  • Declining the repair costs you the diagnostic fee only.
  • Storage is free for 5 calendar days after we notify you the vehicle is ready.
  • We do not charge for a re-test of our own completed work.

Payment

Paid at pickup, in the shop

We accept cash, debit, Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover at the counter when you collect the vehicle. Fleet accounts with an approved application are invoiced monthly, net 15.

This website does not process payments. We will never email you a payment link, ask for card details in writing, or request payment by gift card, wire or cryptocurrency. If you receive such a message claiming to be from us, call 248-273-0823 before acting on it.

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Value

What is included at no charge

Photo documentation

Every failed component photographed and sent with the estimate.

Local shuttle

Rides within 5 miles, weekdays before 4:00 pm, first-come.

Post-repair re-test

Vent temperatures re-measured under load and recorded on the invoice.

Old parts back

Returned on request unless a core charge requires them to ship back.