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What’s the average car valve replacement cost?

My car—which has over 150,000 miles at this point—no longer accelerates very well, and my mechanic is now saying I need to replace the valves. What’s the average car valve replacement cost?

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Rachel Rigolino · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
That is bad news, but you’ll want to take care of this urgent problem as soon as possible. The average full car valve replacement cost is between $900-$2,000. A single valve replacement cost is about $100-$200.
A valve replacement job is often expensive due to labor costs. Mechanics can spend all day on a full valve replacement, depending upon the size and type of an engine.
But don’t put off the repair. If you do, you can wind up damaging your engine further.
Unfortunately, being a car owner sometimes means having to deal with costly repair bills. But while car valve replacement costs can be high, so too is the price of a new car. Do your research to determine whether the repair cost is worth it.
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