SPEEDX AUTO is an auto repair shop at 2980 Number 3 Road in Richmond, BC, near YVR. We handle maintenance, brakes, diagnostics, suspension, and electric vehicles, mainly Tesla. Labor is billed by industry-standard labor-guide times, and parts come from WorldPac at list price. We speak English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. Appointments are required.
Updated October 13, 2026
Tell the assistant your vehicle and what it is doing. It suggests likely causes and gives a ballpark estimate for parts and repair.
SPEEDX AUTO
AI repair assistant
Hi! To give you an accurate estimate, please tell me your vehicle's year, make and model (or the 17-character VIN — that's the most precise) and describe the problem: what you hear, feel or see, and when it happens.
📷 You can send a photo of the VIN plate, the tire sidewall or a warning light (up to 2 per message). Photos are only used to answer you and aren't kept.
Sample estimate
This is what an estimate looks like. Prices shown are an example from a real lookup.
SPEEDX AUTO
Vehicle: 2019 Toyota Camry LE 2.5 L4
Notes
Every quote is labor plus parts. You see the labor hours and the parts options before any work starts.
Labor is billed by the time an industry-standard labor guide sets for that job on your exact vehicle. Our shop system is ALLDATA. The guide sets the hours, not a clock running in the bay. For example, front brake pads on a 2019 Toyota Camry LE are rated at 1.1 hours of labor.
| Job | Labor-guide time | Total range | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front brake pads | 0.8–1.1 h | $185–$444 | 2018 Toyota Corolla: $185–$227 · 2019 Toyota Camry: $262–$350 |
| Rear brake pads | 0.9–1.1 h | $204–$356 | 2018 Honda Civic: $216–$303 · 2018 Mercedes-Benz C300: $292–$356 |
| 12-volt battery | 0.3–0.7 h | $244–$634 | 2016 Mazda3: $258–$466 · 2017 Honda CR-V: $334–$430 |
| Front strut assemblies | 1.9–2.4 h | $446–$873 | 2019 Subaru Outback: $446–$734 · 2015 Honda Accord: $500–$873 |
| Alternator | 0.8–3.6 h | $675–$1,866 | 2020 Toyota RAV4: $675–$988 · 2016 Toyota Highlander: $707–$1,002 |
| Engine thermostat | 1.6–2.4 h | $215–$391 | 2018 Toyota Camry: $215–$336 · 2016 Toyota Highlander: $302–$391 |
| Cabin air filter | 0.3 h | $77–$95 | 2017 Honda CR-V: $77–$95 |
Totals are parts plus labor, before tax. They come from real estimates our estimate assistant produced on October 11–12, 2026, using WorldPac list prices and labor-guide times for 2015–2020 Toyota, Honda, Mazda, Nissan, Subaru, Volkswagen, and Mercedes-Benz models, widened by 10% each way like the estimate assistant's ranges. Your price depends on the exact vehicle and the parts you choose, and inspection may find other work. We confirm the quote with you before starting.
See the full price guide →Oil changes, tire changes, and A/C recharges are charged from the shop's posted price list, not by labor time.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Oil change, car or small SUV | Regular 0W-20 $95 · Premium 0W-30 $120 |
| Oil change, large SUV or pickup | Regular 0W-20 $150 · Premium 0W-30 $180 |
| Oil change, European vehicle | OEM oil $220 |
| Oil change, diesel | Car $280 · SUV or truck $320 |
| Tire change, per tire | Up to 18 in. $25 · Over 18 in. $30 · Run-flat $35 · AT / RT / MT $45 |
| A/C refrigerant recharge | R-134a (older systems) $150 · R-1234yf (newer systems) $230 |
Before tax. Oil change prices include oil and filter; tire change prices cover the work, and tires are extra. Vehicles with V8 or larger engines, or that sold new above $120,000, are quoted by the team.
We do body and paint work, but it is quoted individually. Send photos of the damage by WhatsApp or WeChat and the team will reply with a quote.
We don't repair or rebuild transmissions, and we don't replace windshields or other auto glass.
We service electric vehicles, mainly Tesla. Labor is billed the same way, using labor-guide times.
For other EV brands, send the model and the problem first and we will confirm whether we can take the job.
Read the Tesla and EV repair guide →Each guide covers symptoms, what we inspect, and when to stop driving. A physical inspection sets the final recommendation and quote.
Oil changes from $95 with oil and filter, tire changes, A/C recharge and scheduled maintenance in Richmond near YVR. Free online estimate for your car.
Learn More →Brake pads, rotors, calipers and fluid in Richmond near YVR. Front pads on most 2015–2020 cars: $185–$444 with parts. Free online estimate for your car.
Learn More →Check-engine light, battery, alternator, starter and sensor diagnosis in Richmond near YVR. Real price examples and a free online estimate for your car.
Learn More →Struts, shocks, sway bar links, wheel bearings and CV axles in Richmond near YVR. Real price examples and a free online estimate for your car.
Learn More →Independent Tesla and EV repair in Richmond near YVR: battery checks, drive motor repair, fault codes, brakes, suspension and tires. Free online estimate.
Learn More →Labor hours come from an industry-standard guide for your vehicle, so the time on your bill is the published time for the job.
Parts come from WorldPac and are quoted at list price, with a choice of brands where more than one fits.
Talk to the shop in English, Cantonese, or Mandarin, by phone, WhatsApp, or WeChat.
The same shop maintains the 100+ vehicles in SPEEDX AUTO's rental fleet.
Our shop is at 2980 Number 3 Road in Richmond near YVR, and serves drivers from Richmond and across Metro Vancouver. Book an appointment before you come in.
Labor is billed by the labor-guide time for the job, plus parts at WorldPac list price. Front brake pads on most 2015–2020 cars came to $185–$444 including parts. You get the full quote before any work starts.
For a car or small SUV, $95 with regular 0W-20 oil or $120 with premium 0W-30, oil and filter included. A large SUV or pickup is $150 or $180, a European vehicle is $220 with OEM oil, and diesels are $280–$320. V8 engines are quoted by the team.
We use the time an industry-standard labor guide publishes for that job on your vehicle (our shop system is ALLDATA). The hours are not set by a stopwatch or a guess.
Yes. Describe the vehicle and the problem to the estimate assistant on this page. It suggests likely causes and builds a ballpark price from labor-guide times and current parts list prices; when the estimate is ready, leave your name and phone number to see it. The final quote follows an inspection.
Yes, mainly Tesla. We do high-voltage battery checks, drive motor repair, fault-code diagnosis, and routine work such as brakes and suspension. For other EV brands, contact us first to confirm.
Yes. Book by WhatsApp, phone, or WeChat so the team can confirm the time and the work.
English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
Cash, credit card, or WeChat Pay.
Yes, quoted case by case. Send photos of the damage by WhatsApp or WeChat and the team will reply with a quote.
No. We don't repair or rebuild transmissions.
From WorldPac, quoted at list price. Where several brands fit your vehicle, the estimate shows the options so you can choose.
Send the year, make, model, mileage, warning lights, symptoms, and when the issue occurs. Photos or a short video help. A final diagnosis requires checking the vehicle.
2980 Number 3 Road, Richmond, BC V6X 2B3, near Vancouver International Airport. Hours are Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM; closed Sunday.
Send the vehicle details and the problem by WhatsApp or WeChat, or call SPEEDX AUTO to book an appointment.
