PricingNo surprises
Honest rates.Up front.
Our labor rate is $120 an hour. The St. Cloud average is closer to $150. We keep the shop lean so you get the same quality work for less, and you see the quote before we start.
The short version
No. 001 · Labor rate
$120/hr
Local average is about $150/hr
What that looks like
- Oil change: about $80 to $100 total
- Brake job: about $210 labor per axle, parts extra
- General or pre-purchase inspection: free
- Every job is quoted for your vehicle before we start
No. 002 · Standard diagnostic
$100
Extended diagnostic $160
What you get
- One warning light, noise, leak or concern
- About 30 minutes on your vehicle
- We call with what we find before any repair work
- Intermittent or bigger problems: extended diagnostic, $160, about 1.5 hours. We talk it over with you first.
No. 003 · Bring your own parts
BYOP
You pay for labor only
How it works
- We tell you what the job needs
- Buy the parts wherever you get the best deal
- No markup, no hassle. Want a recommendation? We'll point you to parts that hold up.
- Bringing your own tires? We mount and balance those too.
Common jobs
A few starting points. Every job is quoted for your exact vehicle before we touch it.
ANR Automotive · price guide
- Oil changeTotal price, including oil, filter and labor. About 45 minutes.$80 to $100
- General or pre-purchase inspectionAbout 15 minutes.Free
- Standard diagnosticOne warning light, noise, leak or concern. About 30 minutes.$100
- Extended diagnosticIntermittent or more involved problems. About 1.5 hours.$160
- Brake job, one axleParts extra, depends on your vehicle.About $210 labor
- Tire mount & balanceBring your own tires or we source them.Quoted
- Everything elseQuoted for your car, in writing, before we start.$120/hr
How we compare
ANR
vsTypical St. Cloud shop
- Labor rate
- $120/hrAbout $150/hr
- Common repairs
- Typically 25 to 35% lessThe average
- Parts
- BYOP, no markupMarked up
- Estimates
- Free and up frontVaries
- Your tech
- The owner, in the bayWhoever's on shift
Every job is quoted for your exact vehicle. Ranges are typical, not quotes.
Bring your own parts
Found a better deal on parts? Bring them in. You pay labor only, with no markup and no hassle. Not sure what to buy? We'll tell you exactly what the job needs.
BYOP = you pay labor only
How estimates work
- 1
Tell us what's going on
Book online, call or text. Share your vehicle and what you're noticing.
- 2
We look and explain
We find the problem, show you what we found and send a clear quote.
- 3
You decide
Work starts only after you say yes. If something changes, we call first.
PricingFAQ
Pricing questions
What's your labor rate?
Our labor rate is $120/hr. The average shop in St. Cloud charges around $150/hr. We keep our overhead low, no fancy waiting room, so you get the same quality work for less.
Can I bring my own parts (BYOP)?
Absolutely. If you want to source your own parts, go for it. You just pay labor. We'll let you know what you need, and you can buy it wherever you get the best deal. No markup, no hassle.
How do I get an estimate?
Fill out the estimate form on our website or give us a call at (320) 330-2359. Tell us what's going on with your vehicle and we'll give you a straight answer on what it'll take to fix it.
Do you charge for diagnostics?
Our standard diagnostic service is $100. We'll call you with what we find before doing any repair work. More involved or intermittent problems may require extended diagnostic time, which we'll discuss with you first.
Come see us.
540 Apollo Ave NE, St. Cloud. Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.