Where can I get my speedometer replaced?
Replacing a speedometer is necessary—and so is finding the right mechanic at the right price. This is where Jerry's GarageGuard™
comes in. Using real hourly rates, GarageGuard™ is able to compare fair price repair estimates* from over 2,500 mechanics in the US to help streamline your car repair process. With Jerry's GarageGuard™, you’re also able to see each auto shop's diagnostic fees, and if they’re included in your service charges, as well as real reviews. All that’s left is to book an appointment.
Review some of our vetted shops below, and download the app to compare speedometer repair costs in your area.
Shop Diagnostic Fee(Included in service charges)
$150 Limberlost Automotive
700 W Prince Rd STE190, Tucson, AZ
Shop Diagnostic Fee(Included in service charges)
$0 Noble Wholesale Tires & Auto Repair
1755 Gulf to Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL
Shop Diagnostic Fee(Included in service charges)
$0 Meineke Car Care Center 2697
4559 Artesia Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA
How did we vet these shops?
Jerry experts researched 2500+ real repair shops across the US. We talked to real shop customers, and analyzed both real shop pricing data and thousands of real customer reviews from each shop to verify them individually. We do not partner with the shops listed above, and our analysis is always unbiased.
How will a mechanic replace my speedometer?
When you take your vehicle in for a speedometer replacement, your mechanic will determine whether you only need a new cable or sensor, or if further repairs are needed. If you need to only replace your speedometer there are two different ways your mechanic will perform this car repair.
For a car with a cable speedometer, these are the steps that’ll most likely be taken:
Lift vehicle: First, your mechanic will lift your vehicle to easily access your car’s battery system.
Disconnect battery cable: Next, your vehicle’s negative battery cable will be disconnected from the transmission to decrease the chance of electrical shock or damage.
Disconnect instrument cluster cable: This step is completed both inside and outside of your vehicle. All screws holding your instrument cluster (or dashboard) on are taken out and the cables in your car attached to it are disconnected for easy removal.
Remove cable’s firewall grommet: The firewall grommet on your vehicle is a rubber plug that fits into holes to protect your electrical wires from damage. This is also removed.
Remove the cable: Your mechanic will now remove the cable attached to your faulty speedometer and begin the transfer of any hardware or parts from the old cable to the new one and then install it.
Repeat: Once this is complete, all the steps above will be done in reverse order, and your cable will be reattached to your new speedometer.
Test: Finally, your mechanic will perform a test on your vehicle’s speedometer and conduct a test drive to ensure that all connectors and the control module and speedometer needle are working correctly.
If you have an electronic speedometer, this process will differ, and the following steps will be taken to replace your speedometer:
Locate speedometer sensor: First, your mechanic will locate your speedometer sensors in your vehicle. Once they’re located, the mounting bolts will be removed.
Remove speed sensor: Now that the mounting bolts are removed, your mechanic can disconnect your sensor(s) from the electrical connector and take them out before installing a new sensor.
Replace mounting bolt: During this service, a new mounting bolt may be necessary. If so, it will also be replaced.
Test: After your car is lowered, it will be taken for a test drive to ensure all components are working as expected.
Lastly, if your vehicle’s speedometer is off due to a faulty instrument cluster, your mechanic will replace it by doing the following:
Remove trim panels: First, your mechanic will remove the trim panels and the surrounding dashboard.
Disconnect mounting bolts and electrical connections: Next, the mounting bolts holding everything in place will be removed, along with any electrical components. This will make it easier to slide the faulty instrument cluster out.
Install new cluster: A new instrument cluster will be installed and during this step, the dash and trim panels will also be replaced.
What happens if I don’t replace my speedometer?
A faulty speedometer is dangerous for you and those around you. Since your car speedometer provides information on how fast your vehicle is operating, not fixing it when it’s malfunctioning will lead to inaccurate readings.
This can not only land you a speeding ticket for going over the speed limit, but can also put others in harm's way.