{
  "dataset": "GTA Repair Price Observations",
  "publisher": "Cars With Fares",
  "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
  "currency": "CAD",
  "generated_at": "2026-08-18T12:44:38.176Z",
  "min_reportable_n": 5,
  "totals": {
    "observations": 19,
    "families": 5,
    "by_source": {
      "scout": 18,
      "chat": 1
    },
    "by_zone": {
      "unknown": 19
    },
    "by_quoter": {
      "unknown": 16,
      "dealer": 3
    },
    "geo_confirmed": 0,
    "region_unknown": 19,
    "own_jobs_excluded": 0,
    "first_observed": "2026-08-18 11:46:26",
    "last_observed": "2026-08-18 11:46:26"
  },
  "limitations": [
    "This is a convenience sample, not a random survey. Every observation is a price someone chose to tell us about, and people are far more likely to share a quote that shocked them — so the sample skews high by construction.",
    "Observations with zone \"unknown\" come from public North-American mechanic forums and are NOT confirmed Greater Toronto Area prices. They are counted and reported separately and are never merged into a GTA figure.",
    "Amounts are as stated by the person who received the quote. They are not audited, not itemised, and may or may not include tax, shop supplies, or a particular parts tier.",
    "A job family is assigned only when exactly one family is named. Bundled or ambiguous quotes are discarded rather than guessed at, so multi-line estimates are under-represented.",
    "Nothing here is a Cars With Fares price. These are other shops’ and dealers’ numbers, recorded as observations. Our own completed jobs are counted separately and are deliberately excluded from every job-family statistic and from the row-level feed — a customer’s invoice is not research data.",
    "No claim of statistical significance is made for any job family below the minimum reportable count."
  ],
  "families": [
    {
      "slug": "suspension",
      "label": "Suspension — struts, control arms, wheel bearings, sway links",
      "unit": "per job scope, installed",
      "published_range": {
        "low": 350,
        "high": 1500
      },
      "n": 10,
      "n_geo_confirmed": 0,
      "min": 1100,
      "max": 4300,
      "median": 2350,
      "p25": 1100,
      "p75": 2500,
      "reportable": true,
      "note": null,
      "by_quoter": {
        "unknown": 9,
        "dealer": 1
      },
      "by_source": {
        "scout": 9,
        "chat": 1
      }
    },
    {
      "slug": "brakes",
      "label": "Brakes — pads, rotors, calipers",
      "unit": "per axle, installed",
      "published_range": {
        "low": 200,
        "high": 700
      },
      "n": 5,
      "n_geo_confirmed": 0,
      "min": 600,
      "max": 3500,
      "median": 1300,
      "p25": 1100,
      "p75": 1417,
      "reportable": true,
      "note": null,
      "by_quoter": {
        "dealer": 2,
        "unknown": 3
      },
      "by_source": {
        "scout": 5
      }
    },
    {
      "slug": "battery-charging",
      "label": "Battery, alternator & starter",
      "unit": "installed & tested",
      "published_range": {
        "low": 180,
        "high": 1100
      },
      "n": 2,
      "n_geo_confirmed": 0,
      "min": 800,
      "max": 900,
      "median": null,
      "p25": null,
      "p75": null,
      "reportable": false,
      "note": "Only 2 observations so far — not enough to state what is typical. The range is shown as-is.",
      "by_quoter": {
        "unknown": 2
      },
      "by_source": {
        "scout": 2
      }
    },
    {
      "slug": "cv-axle",
      "label": "CV axles & driveshafts",
      "unit": "per axle, installed",
      "published_range": {
        "low": 350,
        "high": 750
      },
      "n": 1,
      "n_geo_confirmed": 0,
      "min": 1200,
      "max": 1200,
      "median": null,
      "p25": null,
      "p75": null,
      "reportable": false,
      "note": "Only 1 observation so far — not enough to state what is typical. The range is shown as-is.",
      "by_quoter": {
        "unknown": 1
      },
      "by_source": {
        "scout": 1
      }
    },
    {
      "slug": "cooling",
      "label": "Cooling — thermostat, water pump, hoses",
      "unit": "installed, coolant included",
      "published_range": {
        "low": 250,
        "high": 900
      },
      "n": 1,
      "n_geo_confirmed": 0,
      "min": 1750,
      "max": 1750,
      "median": null,
      "p25": null,
      "p75": null,
      "reportable": false,
      "note": "Only 1 observation so far — not enough to state what is typical. The range is shown as-is.",
      "by_quoter": {
        "unknown": 1
      },
      "by_source": {
        "scout": 1
      }
    }
  ],
  "observations": [
    {
      "observed_at": "2026-08-18 11:46:26",
      "source": "scout",
      "job_family": "suspension",
      "vehicle_year": 2018,
      "vehicle_make": "Honda",
      "vehicle_model": "Civic",
      "quoted_amount": 1100,
      "quoted_by": "unknown",
      "city": null,
      "zone": "unknown",
      "currency": "CAD",
      "confidence": 0.55,
      "verified": 0,
      "context": "I paid $1.1k to install factory suspension on my 2018 Honda Civic"
    },
    {
      "observed_at": "2026-08-18 11:46:26",
      "source": "scout",
      "job_family": "suspension",
      "vehicle_year": 2017,
      "vehicle_make": "Nissan",
      "vehicle_model": "Rogue",
      "quoted_amount": 2300,
      "quoted_by": "dealer",
      "city": null,
      "zone": "unknown",
      "currency": "CAD",
      "confidence": 0.55,
      "verified": 0,
      "context": "2017 Nissan Rogue, 114k mi. Is $2,300 fair for inner tie rod replacement? Failed inspection at my local dealership today and this is what they quoted me."
    },
    {
      "observed_at": "2026-08-18 11:46:26",
      "source": "scout",
      "job_family": "brakes",
      "vehicle_year": null,
      "vehicle_make": null,
      "vehicle_model": null,
      "quoted_amount": 3500,
      "quoted_by": "dealer",
      "city": null,
      "zone": "unknown",
      "currency": "CAD",
      "confidence": 0.6,
      "verified": 0,
      "context": "Dealership wants $3500 for new brakes - rotors, pads and caliper / pins. Does that sound right?"
    },
    {
      "observed_at": "2026-08-18 11:46:26",
      "source": "scout",
      "job_family": "cv-axle",
      "vehicle_year": null,
      "vehicle_make": null,
      "vehicle_model": null,
      "quoted_amount": 1200,
      "quoted_by": "unknown",
      "city": null,
      "zone": "unknown",
      "currency": "CAD",
      "confidence": 0.6,
      "verified": 0,
      "context": "Got quoted $1200 to replace both front CV Axles - is that a fair price?"
    },
    {
      "observed_at": "2026-08-18 11:46:26",
      "source": "scout",
      "job_family": "suspension",
      "vehicle_year": null,
      "vehicle_make": null,
      "vehicle_model": null,
      "quoted_amount": 2400,
      "quoted_by": "unknown",
      "city": null,
      "zone": "unknown",
      "currency": "CAD",
      "confidence": 0.6,
      "verified": 0,
      "context": "Quoted $2400 to replace both front control arms. Thoughts?"
    },
    {
      "observed_at": "2026-08-18 11:46:26",
      "source": "scout",
      "job_family": "brakes",
      "vehicle_year": null,
      "vehicle_make": null,
      "vehicle_model": null,
      "quoted_amount": 600,
      "quoted_by": "unknown",
      "city": null,
      "zone": "unknown",
      "currency": "CAD",
      "confidence": 0.5,
      "verified": 0,
      "context": "$600 for a single brake caliper replacement?"
    },
    {
      "observed_at": "2026-08-18 11:46:26",
      "source": "scout",
      "job_family": "cooling",
      "vehicle_year": 2013,
      "vehicle_make": "Volkswagen",
      "vehicle_model": "Polo",
      "quoted_amount": 1750,
      "quoted_by": "unknown",
      "city": null,
      "zone": "unknown",
      "currency": "CAD",
      "confidence": 0.65,
      "verified": 0,
      "context": "Vw Polo 2013 Tdi. Auxiliary electric water pump is failing. Quoted $1750"
    },
    {
      "observed_at": "2026-08-18 11:46:26",
      "source": "scout",
      "job_family": "brakes",
      "vehicle_year": null,
      "vehicle_make": null,
      "vehicle_model": null,
      "quoted_amount": 1100,
      "quoted_by": "unknown",
      "city": null,
      "zone": "unknown",
      "currency": "CAD",
      "confidence": 0.5,
      "verified": 0,
      "context": "$1100 too expensive for brakes?"
    },
    {
      "observed_at": "2026-08-18 11:46:26",
      "source": "scout",
      "job_family": "suspension",
      "vehicle_year": null,
      "vehicle_make": null,
      "vehicle_model": null,
      "quoted_amount": 2500,
      "quoted_by": "unknown",
      "city": null,
      "zone": "unknown",
      "currency": "CAD",
      "confidence": 0.6,
      "verified": 0,
      "context": "Was quoted $2500 to replace both lower control arms and outer tie rods (picture attached)"
    },
    {
      "observed_at": "2026-08-18 11:46:26",
      "source": "scout",
      "job_family": "suspension",
      "vehicle_year": 2012,
      "vehicle_make": "Infiniti",
      "vehicle_model": "G37x",
      "quoted_amount": 2250,
      "quoted_by": "unknown",
      "city": null,
      "zone": "unknown",
      "currency": "CAD",
      "confidence": 0.55,
      "verified": 0,
      "context": "Upper Control arm replacement 2012 Infiniti G37x 110k miles. quoted $2,250."
    },
    {
      "observed_at": "2026-08-18 11:46:26",
      "source": "scout",
      "job_family": "suspension",
      "vehicle_year": null,
      "vehicle_make": null,
      "vehicle_model": null,
      "quoted_amount": 1100,
      "quoted_by": "unknown",
      "city": null,
      "zone": "unknown",
      "currency": "CAD",
      "confidence": 0.5,
      "verified": 0,
      "context": "Shop says I need both front strut assemblies ($1,100). Am I being overly skeptical?"
    },
    {
      "observed_at": "2026-08-18 11:46:26",
      "source": "scout",
      "job_family": "brakes",
      "vehicle_year": null,
      "vehicle_make": null,
      "vehicle_model": null,
      "quoted_amount": 1300,
      "quoted_by": "dealer",
      "city": null,
      "zone": "unknown",
      "currency": "CAD",
      "confidence": 0.6,
      "verified": 0,
      "context": "Dealer Trying To Charge $1300 For Brake Pads ONLY"
    },
    {
      "observed_at": "2026-08-18 11:46:26",
      "source": "scout",
      "job_family": "suspension",
      "vehicle_year": 2014,
      "vehicle_make": "Ford",
      "vehicle_model": "fusion",
      "quoted_amount": 1100,
      "quoted_by": "unknown",
      "city": null,
      "zone": "unknown",
      "currency": "CAD",
      "confidence": 0.55,
      "verified": 0,
      "context": "Quoted $1,100 for ball joint and control arm replacement on 2014 ford fusion."
    },
    {
      "observed_at": "2026-08-18 11:46:26",
      "source": "scout",
      "job_family": "suspension",
      "vehicle_year": null,
      "vehicle_make": null,
      "vehicle_model": null,
      "quoted_amount": 4300,
      "quoted_by": "unknown",
      "city": null,
      "zone": "unknown",
      "currency": "CAD",
      "confidence": 0.5,
      "verified": 0,
      "context": "$4300 for front control arm replacement, struts and shocks?"
    },
    {
      "observed_at": "2026-08-18 11:46:26",
      "source": "scout",
      "job_family": "brakes",
      "vehicle_year": 2021,
      "vehicle_make": null,
      "vehicle_model": null,
      "quoted_amount": 1417,
      "quoted_by": "unknown",
      "city": null,
      "zone": "unknown",
      "currency": "CAD",
      "confidence": 0.5,
      "verified": 0,
      "context": "Ontario, Canada - $1,417 + tax for brakes on a 2021 RAV4 (80,000 km). Is this reasonable?"
    },
    {
      "observed_at": "2026-08-18 11:46:26",
      "source": "scout",
      "job_family": "battery-charging",
      "vehicle_year": null,
      "vehicle_make": null,
      "vehicle_model": null,
      "quoted_amount": 900,
      "quoted_by": "unknown",
      "city": null,
      "zone": "unknown",
      "currency": "CAD",
      "confidence": 0.5,
      "verified": 0,
      "context": "Help! Told I need an alternator and battery for $900?"
    },
    {
      "observed_at": "2026-08-18 11:46:26",
      "source": "scout",
      "job_family": "battery-charging",
      "vehicle_year": 2006,
      "vehicle_make": "Lincoln",
      "vehicle_model": "Zephyr",
      "quoted_amount": 800,
      "quoted_by": "unknown",
      "city": null,
      "zone": "unknown",
      "currency": "CAD",
      "confidence": 0.65,
      "verified": 0,
      "context": "The 2006 Lincoln Zephyr 3.0L V6 Alternator Replacement Nightmare and Why the Mechanic Wants $800"
    },
    {
      "observed_at": "2026-08-18 11:46:26",
      "source": "scout",
      "job_family": "suspension",
      "vehicle_year": 2026,
      "vehicle_make": "Bmw",
      "vehicle_model": "i4",
      "quoted_amount": 2600,
      "quoted_by": "unknown",
      "city": null,
      "zone": "unknown",
      "currency": "CAD",
      "confidence": 0.55,
      "verified": 0,
      "context": "~$2,600 for right rear lower control arm replacement. Is this fair? 2026 BMW i4 eDrive40"
    },
    {
      "observed_at": "2026-08-18 11:46:26",
      "source": "chat",
      "job_family": "suspension",
      "vehicle_year": 2016,
      "vehicle_make": null,
      "vehicle_model": null,
      "quoted_amount": 2400,
      "quoted_by": "unknown",
      "city": null,
      "zone": "unknown",
      "currency": "CAD",
      "confidence": 0.65,
      "verified": 0,
      "context": ""
    }
  ]
}