PriceMyFix tracks verified prices at 40 auto repair shops in Clearwater, FL across 10 services— oil changes, brakes, tires, alignments and more. Every price is date-stamped from the shop's own website or verified receipt, so you can see what's current before you call. Pick a service below to compare all Clearwater shops side-by-side.
40 shops · 66 verified prices · updated June 2026
Clearwater, FL is a Tampa Bay community with 40 auto repair shops actively tracked by PriceMyFix — dealerships, chains, and independent garages mixed. Coastal Clearwater owners deal with salt-air corrosion on brake hardware and suspension parts — Florida's humidity accelerates oxidation even on vehicles parked blocks from the water. Expect quicker wear on rotors, calipers, and exhaust components than inland Florida. Oil change prices in and around Clearwater currently range from $15 to $90, with synthetic-blend specials typically clustered around the lower end and full-synthetic jobs at the upper. Tampa Bay independents often undercut chain oil-change prices by 15-30% but require an appointment; drive-through chain specials are convenient but skew higher. Every Clearwater price below is date-stamped and sourced from the shop's own website or a verified customer receipt, so you compare real numbers, not estimates.
Oil Change
$15.00 – $79.95
21 Clearwater shops priced
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Brake Pad Replacement
$149.95 – $299.95
13 Clearwater shops priced
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Tire Alignment
$79.95 – $149.95
12 Clearwater shops priced
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Tire Rotation
$19.95 – $29.99
9 Clearwater shops priced
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Coolant Flush
$89.99 – $99.99
2 Clearwater shops priced
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Air Filter Replacement
$24.99 – $69.95
2 Clearwater shops priced
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Cabin Air Filter Replacement
$39.99 – $79.95
2 Clearwater shops priced
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AC Service
$89.99
2 Clearwater shops priced
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Wiper Blade Replacement
$19.99 – $29.95
2 Clearwater shops priced
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Battery Replacement
$179.95
1 Clearwater shop priced
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A choice Automotive
independent · Clearwater
A-Plus Tire
independent · Clearwater
Auto Service Experts Inc
independent · Clearwater
Auto Tech Inc
independent · Clearwater
AutoNation Chevrolet South Clearwater
dealership · Clearwater
AutoNation Nissan Clearwater
dealership · Clearwater
Bolts Automotive
independent · Clearwater
CARMEDIX OF FL LLC
independent · Clearwater
Cooper's Automotive Repair inc
independent · Clearwater
Countryside Automotive
independent · Clearwater
Dimmitt Cadillac Clearwater
dealership · Clearwater
Dimmitt Chevrolet
dealership · Clearwater
Ferman Buick GMC
dealership · Clearwater
Ferman Cadillac
dealership · Clearwater
Ferman Ford
dealership · Clearwater
Ferman Mitsubishi
dealership · Clearwater
Fitzgerald Auto Mall Clearwater
dealership · Clearwater
Fitzgerald Countryside Chrysler Jeep Clearwater
dealership · Clearwater
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Clearwater drivers have access to roughly 40 auto repair shops within the city limits and surrounding 25 miles. That density means most owners can find a qualified independent shop within a short drive, and the competitive pressure keeps quoted prices in a tighter band than smaller markets.
Independent shops in Clearwater typically charge $110 to $140 per labor hour. Franchise shops sit slightly higher at $120 to $150. Dealerships run $150 to $200. Across all 10 services we track, the median price difference between the cheapest and most expensive shop in the same city is roughly 30 to 50 percent on identical work, so shopping around pays.
Florida and Georgia heat shortens battery life. Most batteries installed in Clearwater fail after three to four years, compared to four to six years in milder climates. Brake-pad wear is also accelerated by stop-and-go traffic, with city commuters seeing pads at the lower end of the 30,000 to 70,000 mile interval. Coastal humidity adds corrosion to brake hardware and exhaust components after about five years of ownership.
The cheapest shop on a price comparison page is not always the right pick. Five checks separate the shops worth your time from the rest.
Routine maintenance in Clearwater runs $30 to $130 for an oil change, $150 to $300 for brake pads, $80 to $130 for an alignment, and $25 to $45 for a tire rotation. Larger jobs like coolant flushes and battery replacements typically cost $100 to $200. Quotes vary widely by shop type: independent shops are usually cheapest, then franchise chains, with dealerships charging the most for non-warranty work.
Yes, by a wide margin for non-warranty work. Independent shops typically quote 20 to 40 percent below dealer pricing on identical services. The price comparison on this page lets you see exactly how each shop type prices the same service. Dealers retain an advantage for in-warranty repairs, recall work, and procedures that require manufacturer-specific scan tools.
Every price carries a Last Verified date taken from the shop's own website coupon page or a customer-submitted receipt. Most shops update their published pricing monthly. We re-scrape verified shops weekly and surface the most recent verification date next to each quote so you can confirm the price is current before you call.
Most quick-service jobs (oil change, tire rotation, battery test) accept walk-ins at chains like Take 5, Jiffy Lube, and Mavis. Brake work, alignment, and any repair over an hour of labor usually requires an appointment, especially at independent shops with limited bay capacity. Call ahead during peak Friday and Saturday hours.
Not automatically. The lowest price is a starting point, not a decision. Cross-check the shop name on Google reviews before you book and read the one-star reviews specifically. A shop $30 cheaper that does shoddy brake work costs you more in the long run. The safest play is picking the lowest price among shops with a 4.0-plus Google rating and 50 or more reviews.
