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Utah auto service cost guide

Ranges from named sources. These are not quotes; get a written estimate.

ServiceTypical rangeSource
Oil change, conventional$35 to $75 (KBB); $30 to $50 (AutoZone) (Source: Kelley Blue Book; AutoZone)
Oil change, full synthetic$65 to $125 (KBB); $60 to $100 (AutoZone) (Source: Kelley Blue Book; AutoZone)
Brake pads and rotors$250 to $500 per axle; $500 to $1,000 whole car (Source: AAA Automotive)
Emissions test, Weber CountyMaximum $35 (county cap) (Source: Weber-Morgan Health Department)
Emissions test, Utah CountySet by station, must be posted; one price for all vehicles (Source: Utah County Bureau of Air Quality; Utah County Bureau of Air Quality)
Emissions test, Cache CountyMarket price; one free retest within 15 days at same station (Source: Bear River Health Department (Cache County))
Emissions test, Salt Lake CountyStation sets price; about $25 average reported in 2022 (Source: KSL.com)
Emissions test, Davis CountyStation sets price; ask for posted fee (Source: Davis County Health Department)

Small county fees on your registration

Counties also collect a small air pollution control fee at registration: Utah County lists $2, Weber-Morgan $1, and Cache $3 for a 12-month registration. (Source: Utah County Health Department; Weber-Morgan Health Department; Bear River Health Department (Cache County))

FAQ

How much is an emissions test in Utah?

It depends on the county and station. Weber County caps it at $35. Utah, Cache, Davis and Salt Lake counties let stations set the price; Salt Lake County averaged about $25 in a 2022 report.

Sources

  1. Oil Change Prices and Cost Estimates, Kelley Blue Book
  2. How Much Is an Oil Change?, AutoZone
  3. 11 Ways To Know You May Need New Brakes, AAA Automotive
  4. 2026 Fee Schedule, Weber-Morgan Health Department
  5. Air Quality FAQ, Utah County Bureau of Air Quality
  6. I/M Bulletin 2026-1, Utah County Bureau of Air Quality
  7. Vehicle Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Program Regulation (rev. 2024), Bear River Health Department (Cache County)
  8. New requirement could mean higher prices for emissions testing at some Utah sites (Aug 9, 2022), KSL.com
  9. Vehicle Emissions, Davis County Health Department
  10. Fee Schedule 2026, Utah County Health Department

Last checked October 26, 2026. Rules and prices change; confirm with the source before you rely on them.