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Car Repair Costs in Singapore: The Numbers From 51 Documented Jobs
Prices last updated: August 2026. New documented jobs are added weekly.
Most workshops will not tell you what anything costs until you are standing at the counter. We publish ours. Every row below comes from a documented job at our Sin Ming workshop, written up as a case study. Where the case study records the exact bill, that figure is shown; where it gives the honest range for that kind of work instead, the range is shown, word for word. Click any car name to read exactly what was done to that car.
The honest answer: how much does car repair cost in Singapore?
It depends on what failed, and anyone who quotes you a firm number before diagnosing the car is guessing. On this page, documented jobs start from $80 for a pre-purchase inspection, $250 for an emergency fuel system clean, and about $2,000 for most full gearbox overhauls. Gearbox diagnosis is always free, every quote is honest and itemised before any work begins, and major repairs can be paid in instalments via Atome, Grab and Shopee.
Prices appear exactly as published on each case study. Some figures state before GST, nett or with GST; where a figure does not say, the tax treatment is not specified in the write-up, so confirm it in your own itemised quote. Some visits bundled more than one job into a single bill: the Job column shows the headline service, and the linked case study lists everything the figure covered.
Gearbox and transmission
Most full gearbox overhauls documented here start from about $2,000, depending on the car, the gearbox type and what the strip-down finds. Our advertised gearbox overhaul packages start from $1,780; the rows below show each job exactly as its case study publishes it.
Every full gearbox overhaul, rebuild and whole-gearbox repair is backed by our 2 year / 40,000km warranty, the longest gearbox warranty in Singapore. Component-level jobs such as a mechatronic unit, valve body or torque converter on its own are quoted as sub-assembly repairs and are not covered by the whole-gearbox warranty. See the full breakdown on our gearbox overhaul page.
Full details and what drives the price: gearbox overhaul in Singapore.
| Car | Job | Published cost |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Lexus GS300 | Gearbox overhaul and torque converter replacement | Around $2,500 to $4,500 depending on what is found inside |
| 2011 MINI Cooper S | Engine overhaul and gearbox overhaul | $15,255 nett total for both engine and gearbox overhaul on this job. Range for similar work: $12,000 to $18,000 depending on the extent of the internal damage |
| 2015 Skoda Superb | DSG gearbox overhaul and mechatronic unit replacement | DSG gearbox overhaul $2,600, mechatronic unit replacement $2,200. Total around $4,800 |
| 2015 Volvo V40 | Gearbox overhaul, fuel injector and engine mount replacement | Around $3,000 to $5,500 depending on what the gearbox needs inside |
| 2016 BMW X1 | Automatic gearbox overhaul and torque converter replacement | $3,400 nett (gearbox overhaul $2,450 + torque converter $950) |
| 2017 Mazda 3 | Automatic gearbox overhaul | $2,580 including GST |
| 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Electric | EV reduction gearbox overhaul | $3,800 before GST on this job. Range for similar work: $3,000 to $5,000 depending on what is worn inside the unit |
| Audi A3 | DSG gearbox mechatronic unit replacement | Around $1,800 |
| Honda Odyssey | Automatic gearbox overhaul | $2,600 before GST |
| Mazda 3 | Automatic gearbox overhaul | $2,600 before GST |
| Mitsubishi Attrage | Mitsubishi Attrage CVT gearbox overhaul and engine mount replacement | $4,300 nett total ($2,800 CVT overhaul + $950 valve body + $550 engine mounts) |
| Nissan Qashqai | Automatic gearbox overhaul | About $2,800 for the overhaul plus about $1,250 for the reconditioned valve body, before GST |
| Porsche Cayman 987 | Gearbox overhaul | From $4,800 before GST for a full overhaul, we quote before work begins |
| Toyota Corolla Altis | Gearbox overhaul | Around $2,000 to $3,500 for the gearbox overhaul, plus the CV joint and oil leak repairs |
Engine
Engine work on this page starts from $680 for a misfire traced to a worn ignition coil. As a guide, an engine overhaul with us starts from roughly S$3,500 for compact and common models and from S$4,500 for mid-size and European models, with premium and performance engines higher; the engine overhaul page explains what drives the figure.
Every full engine overhaul is backed by our 3 year / 60,000km warranty, the longest engine warranty in Singapore. Targeted engine work, such as the top overhaul in the rows below, is quoted with its own scope and road tested before handover.
Full details and what drives the price: engine overhaul in Singapore.
| Car | Job | Published cost |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Ferrari 488 GTB | Engine overhaul | About $26,000 |
| BMW 523i (F10) | Timing chain and cam gear repair | $2,580 before GST |
| Chevrolet Cruze | Ignition coil replacement | $680 including labour (OEM part) |
| Nissan Qashqai | Engine top overhaul | About $8,000 for this job |
Aircon and climate control
Documented aircon and climate jobs start from $800; the Porsche Panamera row below shows a compressor and condenser replaced together on one bill. Aircon repairs carry a warranty of at least 6 months.
| Car | Job | Published cost |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Volvo V60 | Car aircon evaporator coil replacement | $1,250 including installation |
| 2019 Porsche Panamera | Car aircon compressor and condenser replacement | $2,050 before GST for the compressor and condenser |
| BMW | Heater core replacement and multiple electrical fault repair | $800 to $1,800 depending on the specific model and scope of electrical faults |
| Subaru Forester | Car aircon compressor and full A/C system overhaul | About $3,400 to $3,500 before GST for the full A/C overhaul |
| Volvo V40 | Seized aircon compressor and condenser replacement | $1,200 to $2,000 depending on parts and the extent of brake work |
| Volvo V70 | Car aircon compressor and condenser replacement | Around $1,200 to $3,000 depending on which parts have failed |
Oil and coolant leaks
Leak repairs are scope-driven and start from about $700 when one gasket or seal is weeping; the bill follows how many seals have actually gone. That is why we strip, inspect and photograph before quoting: you pay for the seals that are actually leaking, not a blanket reseal.
| Car | Job | Published cost |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Volkswagen Sharan | Coolant leak repair and radiator replacement | Around $3,000 to $4,700 depending on how many parts are leaking |
| Audi A4 | Coolant leak and engine oil leak repair | About $8,000 to $9,000 before GST for the full coolant and oil leak repair with servicing |
| Audi Q7 TFSI Quattro | Engine oil leak repair and spark plug replacement | $700 to $1,400 depending on the scope of leak repairs required |
| BMW 3 Series | BMW valve cover replacement and major oil service | $710 valve cover + $258 oil service before GST |
| BMW X1 sDrive18i | Coolant leak repair and major service | About $2,500 before GST for the full coolant repair and major service |
| Honda CR-V | Honda CR-V multiple oil seal repair and fan belt replacement | $3,400 nett (before GST after discount) |
| Honda Odyssey | Engine oil seal and gasket replacement | About $1,600 to $1,700 before GST |
| Mercedes-Benz CLA | Coolant leak and engine oil leak repair | About $2,950 with GST for the full coolant and oil leak repair with servicing |
| Porsche Macan | Engine oil leak repair | About $840 (sump gasket, oil level sensor and labour) |
Suspension, brakes and steering
Wear-and-tear chassis work starts from about $500 for a front driveshaft. Several rows below bundle a major service with the repair, which is usually the cheaper way to do it: the car is already up on the hoist.
| Car | Job | Published cost |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Subaru Forester | Front lower arm and ball joint replacement with wheel alignment | Around $1,000 to $1,400 for both lower arms with ball joints plus the alignment |
| 2017 Volvo XC90 | Suspension control arms, engine mounts, propeller shaft seal and brake service | Around $3,500 to $6,000 depending on the exact extent of the worn parts |
| 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe | Major service and suspension arm replacement | Around $1,500 to $3,500 depending on what is included in the service package |
| 2019 Range Rover Sport PHEV | Air suspension strut replacement and system reset | Around $2,500 to $5,000 depending on which strut failed and whether any related components need attention |
| 2019 Volvo XC40 | Major service and brake replacement | Around $3,000 to $4,900 depending on the parts needed |
| BMW | BMW brake pad and disc replacement with major service | About $2,200 before GST for brakes and full major service |
| BMW 3 Series | Brake and suspension repair plus major service | About $4,635 for the full scope |
| BMW 740Li (7 Series) | Major service and brake replacement | About $3,800 for the full scope (service, brakes, power steering pump and oil sump) |
| Jaguar F-Pace | Jaguar F-Pace front suspension absorber and linkage replacement | $2,560 absorbers + $520 linkage + $380 battery + $240 labour before GST |
| Mercedes-Benz CLA180 AMG Line | Front driveshaft CV joint replacement | $500 to $900 for front driveshaft replacement on a CLA180 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 | Full brake overhaul, all four corners | $600 to $900 for OEM all-round on a GLA |
Electrical, sensors and control units
Electrical faults are diagnosis-led, so the parts bill varies widely, starting from about $300 for a boost sensor. We read the car with the right diagnostic system for its marque first, so you replace the part that failed, not a list of guesses. Electrical repairs carry a warranty of at least 6 months; on reconditioned major components, such as a hybrid battery, the warranty is the component's own, as stated in the case study.
| Car | Job | Published cost |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid | Hybrid battery replacement and misfire repair | Around $6,500 to $9,000 depending on the battery option and what the misfire needs |
| 2018 Volkswagen Passat Variant 2.0 TSI | ABS wheel-speed sensor replacement (electrical repair) | Around $800 to $1,200 for the four sensors and labour |
| Bentley Mulsanne | Electric boot motor and tailgate control unit repair | Around $10,000 before GST |
| Mercedes-Benz E350e | Plug-in hybrid on-board charger control unit replacement | Varies by part availability; range $800 to $1,500 including labour |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE | Turbo boost pressure sensor replacement | $300 to $600 including sensor and labour |
Servicing, inspections and one-off saves
The cheapest jobs on this page are often the ones that prevent the most expensive ones. An $80 pre-purchase inspection can save you from buying someone else's problem. And when a Mercedes GLB 180 had diesel pumped into its petrol tank, catching it before the engine ran meant a $250 fuel system clean instead of the dealer's $15,000-plus quote to replace the fuel system. If you have just put the wrong fuel in your car, read our wrong fuel guide first, then WhatsApp us.
| Car | Job | Published cost |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz GLB 180 | Fuel system cleaning after misfuelling | $250 for the fuel system cleaning, against the dealer's $15,000-plus quote |
| Multi-car pre-purchase inspection | Pre-purchase car inspection | $80 per inspection |
What actually moves the price
Four things decide most repair bills in Singapore. The make and model: premium marques need dearer parts and more careful labour. The type of unit: a CVT is typically more expensive to overhaul than a conventional automatic, and a DSG fault often needs its own targeted scope. The extent of the damage: coolant in a gearbox, or a leak left for a year, turns one repair into three. And the parts grade quoted: we state whether a quote uses new OEM-grade parts or quality reconditioned units, in writing. That is also why the honest quote comes after diagnosis, not before. Not sure how to judge a quote? Read our guide on how to choose a car workshop in Singapore.
