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Example diagnosis

What RepairIQ found for a 2013 Nissan Altima

A real, worked example — pick what you're noticing above and RepairIQ builds this same report for your own car.

What's wrong

Worn brake pads
Based on a 2013 Nissan Altima and a grinding noise when braking, coming from the front wheels.

Does it matter

Fix it soon
Don't sit on this — it gets worse and pricier the longer it waits.
Fair — don't let them upsell rotors
Get it checked soon

Cost + where to go

What it should cost

$280 – $520
All-in at a fair independent shop near you.

Parts vs labor

Parts$160
Labor$195 (1.5 hrs)
Shop rate$130/hr

Dealer vs independent

Dealer
$640
Good indie
$340

Say this at the shop

New front pads — measure rotors, replace only if below spec.

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What happens if you wait

Ignore it long enough and a manageable repair turns into a bigger, more expensive one. Plan to address it soon.
This is a real example — run your own car above to get a diagnosis for your actual symptoms.
Pick what you're noticing, answer a few simple questions, and RepairIQ gives you the most likely causes, fair costs, and exactly what to say at the shop.