Car repair prices: how they are formed
There is no "from 8,000 ₸" price list here — each garage prices your specific job. Below is what really drives cost and how to get a fair price.
Attach photos
Three photos from different angles give a garage almost everything needed for a price. Without photos, quotes will say "after inspection".
Compare what is included, not just the sum
Cheaper is not better: ask in chat what the price covers — materials, warranty, timing.
Do not rush
The first quotes come quickly, but within a day there are usually more.
What affects the price
Body & paint
- Number and size of damaged panels
- Paint type: solid, metallic, pearl
- Whether a panel needs replacing or can be repaired
- Hidden damage visible only after disassembly
- Car class and parts availability
Suspension & brakes
- Make and model: part prices vary several-fold
- OEM or aftermarket parts
- What exactly knocks — only diagnostics tell
- Follow-up work such as alignment after arm replacement
Engine & gearbox
- Root cause: from a sensor to a full rebuild
- OEM or aftermarket, stock availability
- Disassembly scope and labour hours
- Warranty terms of the specific garage
Electrics & diagnostics
- How hard the fault is to trace
- Garage equipment and experience with your make
- Whether parts are needed or labour only
Maintenance
- Make, engine size and service schedule
- OEM or aftermarket consumables
- Extra work found during inspection