What's involved
What this repair actually is.
A technician raises the vehicle, cleans the suspect area, and traces the leak to its source using UV dye and visual inspection when needed. Cars leak five or six different fluids and the fix ranges from a $10 washer to a major reseal, so pinpointing the source first protects you from paying for the wrong repair.
Symptoms
How you can tell.
- Spots or puddles where you park
- A fluid smell or burning odor after driving
- A fluid level that keeps dropping
- Wet or oily residue on the driveway, engine, or underbody
- Low fluid warning light on the dash
Educational estimate. Real pricing depends on your vehicle, the inspection, parts availability, taxes, and shop rates. Use this as a guide while you shop quotes.