PriceMyFix tracks verified prices at 78 auto repair shops in Panama City, FL across 16 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 Panama City shops side-by-side.
78 shops · 163 verified prices · updated June 2026
Panama City, FL is a Panama City community with 15 auto repair shops actively tracked by PriceMyFix — dealerships, chains, and independent garages mixed. Coastal Panama City 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. Compare oil change, brake, tire, and alignment prices below — each row is date-stamped from the shop's own website or a verified customer receipt, so you can see what's current before you pick up the phone. Panama City's shop density grew significantly post-Hurricane Michael as the market rebuilt; owners of late-model vehicles now have broader service options than they did five years ago. Every Panama City 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 – $79.99
46 Panama City shops priced
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Brake Pad Replacement
$149.95 – $279.99
35 Panama City shops priced
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Tire Rotation
$19.95 – $29.99
20 Panama City shops priced
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Tire Alignment
$79.95 – $129.99
20 Panama City shops priced
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AC Service
$79.95 – $129.99
7 Panama City shops priced
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Cabin Air Filter Replacement
$39.95 – $49.99
5 Panama City shops priced
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Transmission Fluid Change
$119.99 – $219.99
5 Panama City shops priced
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Coolant Flush
$79.95 – $119.99
4 Panama City shops priced
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Battery Replacement
$129.99 – $179.99
4 Panama City shops priced
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Air Filter Replacement
$24.95 – $29.99
3 Panama City shops priced
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Wiper Blade Replacement
$19.99 – $29.99
3 Panama City shops priced
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Power Steering Flush
$79.99 – $109.99
3 Panama City shops priced
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Fuel System Cleaning
$89.95 – $129.99
3 Panama City shops priced
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Headlight Restoration
$79.99
2 Panama City shops priced
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Engine Diagnostic
$75.00 – $79.99
2 Panama City shops priced
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Spark Plug Replacement
$79.99 – $129.99
1 Panama City shop priced
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19th Street Auto Center
dealership · Panama City
A&D Repairs LLC
independent · Panama City
Affordable Transmissions and Parts, Inc
independent · Panama City
AutoNation Ford Panama City
dealership · Panama City
AutoNation Ford Panama City Service Center
independent · Panama City
AUTOZEN MOTORS
dealership · Panama City
B&B Auto Sales
dealership · Panama City
Bay CDJR
dealership · Panama City
Bay Hyundai
dealership · Panama City
Bay Town Tire and Auto
independent · Panama City
Bay Used Car Center
dealership · Panama City
Ben's Automotive
independent · Panama City
Bill Byrd Kia
dealership · Panama City
Bill Cramer Cadillac
dealership · Panama City
Bill Cramer Chevrolet GMC
dealership · Panama City
Bill Cramer Tires at Cost
independent · Panama City
Brown's Auto Repair LLC
independent · Panama City
Bubba Hill Auto Plaza
dealership · Panama City
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Panama City drivers have access to roughly 78 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 Panama City typically charge $110 to $140 per labor hour. Franchise shops sit slightly higher at $120 to $150. Dealerships run $150 to $200. Across all 16 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 Panama City 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 Panama City 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.
