Honda Fit ABS Replacement

1. COMPUTER DIAGNOSTICS

- Labor: $120
- Parts: None

Is the price fair?
This looks a little high, but not out of the ordinary. Most shops in your zip code charge $90–$135/hr, and diagnostics usually take 0.5–1 hour. $120 for diagnostics is at the high end, but it’s not a huge red flag. Some shops will advertise diagnostics for $80 or even free with repairs, so if you end up doing the repair with this same shop, ask if they’ll credit the diagnostic fee toward final costs.

Upsell potential:
Diagnostics should just be a scan and inspection. Be cautious if the shop keeps adding “diagnostic hours” without clear cause or can’t explain what they’re doing for that fee.

2. REMOVE & REPLACE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

- Labor: $164.87
- Parts: $354.30
- Additional Fees: $21.26
Total: $660.43 (all work combined)

2A. Labor: $164.87

Is the price fair?
That’s on the high side. For a Honda Fit, replacing a wheel speed sensor usually bills at 0.5–1.0 hours, maybe 1.5 on the extreme end. With average rates at $90–$135/hr, labor should be more like $70–$135, or up to $180 max at a premium shop. $165 suggests they’re charging close to or a bit above book time at a higher shop rate.

2B. Parts: $354.30

Is the price fair?
This is much higher than average. For your car, OEM (original Honda) sensors are typically around $200–$225. Aftermarket sensors can be even less. $354 suggests they’re marking up the part heavily, or quoting a premium OEM part price. Even at a dealer, it’s a stretch (but possible with their usual markups).
Advice: Ask if they’re using an OEM part and see if they would be willing to use a quality aftermarket sensor to save money. If not, consider buying a genuine or high-grade aftermarket part yourself and ask them to install it.

2C. Additional Fees: $21.26

Is the price fair?
Shops sometimes add “shop fees,” “hazardous waste,” or “environmental fees” as a percentage of the total job or parts. $20 isn’t unheard of, but it should cover shop supplies, not extra labor or materials. If the fee isn’t clearly listed, request a breakdown.

2D. Total Job

The total for this work looks high compared to typical costs:

• The labor is right at the top end.
• The part price is well above average for your car.

Possible Upsells

• Wheel speed sensors are a legitimate wear-and-tear item, not a classic “fake up-sell,” but for one to go is typical—not all four or both at once. If they’re trying to get you to do more than one, or add things like “flushing brake fluid” just in case, question it.
• Computer diagnostics are required for ABS/wheel sensor codes, so it’s not a bolt-on—but as mentioned, some shops waive or credit this if you proceed with repairs.
• The sensor part price especially stands out as above market—this is the most obvious spot for extra margin in your quote.

What’s Reasonable?

Here’s what to expect—fair shop price in your area:

• Computer diagnostics: $90–$135 (sometimes credited if you do the repair)
• Wheel speed sensor, labor: $75–$135
• Wheel speed sensor, part: $200–$225 OEM (sometimes up to $250–$275 at a dealer, but rarely more)
• Shop fees: $10–$25

DIY can save you the labor—if you’re comfortable and have tools, sensors can be done at home for cost of the part plus maybe $20–$50 for a scan tool/service.