Car repairs without the dealership markup

drivway connects you with skilled, verified local technicians — independent or shop-based — who do dealership-quality work and charge a fraction of the price.

  • Verified local pros
  • Upfront pricing
  • Real customer reviews

Are you a technician? List your services free

Three steps to a fair price

  1. Search your area

    Enter your city or postcode to find trusted local technicians near you.

  2. Compare prices

    See upfront per-service pricing and skip the dealership markup.

  3. Book the fix

    Pick a technician — many come to you — and save money getting it done.

Every technician is verified

Cheaper shouldn't mean riskier. We check who's behind every profile so you can hand over your keys with confidence.

  • ID verified
  • ASE Certified
  • Licensed & insured
  • Background checked

  • Credentials we check

    Certifications and licenses are reviewed by our team before a technician can display them.

  • Real reviews only

    Ratings come from customers after a completed job — one review per real repair, never bought.

  • Clear affiliation

    See at a glance whether a pro is independent or shop-based, and exactly what each service costs.

Dealerships charge up to 2× the fair price

Same parts. Same labor. You just skip the showroom overhead — here's what common repairs actually cost through a local drivway technician.

  • 4-wheel brakes
    Dealership price$1,000–2,000drivway price$500–1,000
    You save ~50%
  • Synthetic oil change
    Dealership price$90–140drivway price$50–80
    You save ~40%
  • Alternator replacement
    Dealership price$800–1,500drivway price$300–500
    You save ~60%
  • Diagnostic scan
    Dealership price$120–180drivway priceoften free
    You save up to 100%

Dealerships can bill up to $300/hr for labor — the mechanic doing the work takes home $25–60.

The rest is dealership overhead and markup. Book the technician directly and keep the difference in your pocket.

Illustrative typical US ranges for common vehicles — actual prices vary by make, model, parts, and your area.

Earn more on your own terms

Whether you freelance or work at a shop, reach customers looking for affordable repairs in your area — and keep more of every job.

  • Free to list
  • Reach nearby customers
  • Keep more of every job
Become a drivway technician