{"id":62924,"date":"2025-06-27T12:23:44","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T19:23:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jerry.ai\/?post_type=car-repair&#038;p=62924"},"modified":"2025-06-27T12:23:39","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T19:23:39","slug":"engine-air-filter","status":"publish","type":"car-repair","link":"https:\/\/jerry.ai\/car-repair\/estimates\/engine-air-filter\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does an Engine Air Filter Replacement Cost?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Your exact price will depend on your car and location. You can use the Jerry app to see local prices on the engine air filter and other components. Join other customers who\u2019ve taken some of the hassle and uncertainty out of the repair process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/signup\/garageonlystart?service=garage&amp;flowType=repairShop\">Get a repair quotes<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Real customers Jerry helped<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The cost of an engine air filter replacement depends on your specific vehicle, where you live, and the parts you choose. With Jerry, you can quickly see what other drivers are paying right now. Below are a few real examples of customers we\u2019ve helped secure the best available prices on their engine air filter replacements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-show-load-more=\"false\" class=\"group wp-block-jerry-live-table\" data-wp-context=\"{&quot;data&quot;:[{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;12\\\/11\\\/25&quot;,&quot;customer&quot;:&quot;Katherine C.&quot;,&quot;car&quot;:&quot;2017 Nissan Frontier&quot;,&quot;cityAndState&quot;:&quot;Claremore, OK&quot;,&quot;totalPartCost&quot;:&quot;$21.06&quot;,&quot;medianLaborMinutes&quot;:30,&quot;medianLaborCost&quot;:&quot;$67.45&quot;,&quot;totalCost&quot;:&quot;$88.50&quot;},{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;12\\\/11\\\/25&quot;,&quot;customer&quot;:&quot;Hattie G.&quot;,&quot;car&quot;:&quot;2011 Acura MDX&quot;,&quot;cityAndState&quot;:&quot;Cordele, GA&quot;,&quot;totalPartCost&quot;:&quot;$28.94&quot;,&quot;medianLaborMinutes&quot;:30,&quot;medianLaborCost&quot;:&quot;$56.43&quot;,&quot;totalCost&quot;:&quot;$85.37&quot;},{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;12\\\/11\\\/25&quot;,&quot;customer&quot;:&quot;Mildred H.&quot;,&quot;car&quot;:&quot;2003 Honda Odyssey&quot;,&quot;cityAndState&quot;:&quot;Sturgeon Bay, WI&quot;,&quot;totalPartCost&quot;:&quot;$71.30&quot;,&quot;medianLaborMinutes&quot;:30,&quot;medianLaborCost&quot;:&quot;$60.29&quot;,&quot;totalCost&quot;:&quot;$131.59&quot;},{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;12\\\/11\\\/25&quot;,&quot;customer&quot;:&quot;Linnie W.&quot;,&quot;car&quot;:&quot;2013 Nissan Rogue&quot;,&quot;cityAndState&quot;:&quot;Kalispell, MT&quot;,&quot;totalPartCost&quot;:&quot;$25.94&quot;,&quot;medianLaborMinutes&quot;:30,&quot;medianLaborCost&quot;:&quot;$54.54&quot;,&quot;totalCost&quot;:&quot;$80.48&quot;},{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;12\\\/11\\\/25&quot;,&quot;customer&quot;:&quot;May B.&quot;,&quot;car&quot;:&quot;2013 Chevrolet Express 2500&quot;,&quot;cityAndState&quot;:&quot;Bay Shore, NY&quot;,&quot;totalPartCost&quot;:&quot;$86.31&quot;,&quot;medianLaborMinutes&quot;:30,&quot;medianLaborCost&quot;:&quot;$58.94&quot;,&quot;totalCost&quot;:&quot;$145.25&quot;},{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;12\\\/11\\\/25&quot;,&quot;customer&quot;:&quot;Sylvia B.&quot;,&quot;car&quot;:&quot;2008 Subaru Forester&quot;,&quot;cityAndState&quot;:&quot;Farmington Hills, MI&quot;,&quot;totalPartCost&quot;:&quot;$16.42&quot;,&quot;medianLaborMinutes&quot;:30,&quot;medianLaborCost&quot;:&quot;$65.17&quot;,&quot;totalCost&quot;:&quot;$81.59&quot;},{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;12\\\/11\\\/25&quot;,&quot;customer&quot;:&quot;Glen N.&quot;,&quot;car&quot;:&quot;2013 Toyota Sienna&quot;,&quot;cityAndState&quot;:&quot;Laredo, TX&quot;,&quot;totalPartCost&quot;:&quot;$30.68&quot;,&quot;medianLaborMinutes&quot;:30,&quot;medianLaborCost&quot;:&quot;$49.38&quot;,&quot;totalCost&quot;:&quot;$80.06&quot;}],&quot;isExpandable&quot;:false,&quot;isExpanded&quot;:true,&quot;limitForExpanding&quot;:null,&quot;searchText&quot;:null}\" data-wp-interactive=\"jerry\/live-table\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.onInit\" data-wp-bind--data-show-load-more=\"state.showLoadMore\">\n  \n  <div class=\"relative max-md:mx-full-bleed hidden md:block\">\n    <figure class=\"live-table-header wp-block-table sticky top-0 z-[2] !overflow-x-hidden bg-white md:static\">\n      <table>\n            <thead >\n      <tr>\n                  <th class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content\">\n  <div class=\"flex gap-2 items-center justify-start\">\n    Date  <\/div>\n<\/th>\n                  <th class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content\">\n  <div class=\"flex gap-2 items-center justify-start\">\n    Customer Name  <\/div>\n<\/th>\n                  <th class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content\">\n  <div class=\"flex gap-2 items-center justify-start\">\n    Car  <\/div>\n<\/th>\n                  <th class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content\">\n  <div class=\"flex gap-2 items-center justify-start\">\n    Location  <\/div>\n<\/th>\n                  <th class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content\">\n  <div class=\"flex gap-2 items-center justify-start\">\n    Part cost  <\/div>\n<\/th>\n                  <th class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content\">\n  <div class=\"flex gap-2 items-center justify-start\">\n    Labor time (min)  <\/div>\n<\/th>\n                  <th class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content\">\n  <div class=\"flex gap-2 items-center justify-start\">\n    Labor cost  <\/div>\n<\/th>\n                  <th class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content\">\n  <div class=\"flex gap-2 items-center justify-start\">\n    Total cost  <\/div>\n<\/th>\n              <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n          <\/table>\n    <\/figure>\n\n    <figure class=\"live-table-body wp-block-table overflow-auto group-data-[show-load-more=true]:pb-4\">\n      <table>\n            <thead class=\"pointer-events-none invisible select-none leading-[0]\">\n      <tr>\n                  <th class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content !h-0 !py-0\">\n  <div class=\"flex gap-2 items-center justify-start\">\n    Date  <\/div>\n<\/th>\n                  <th class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content !h-0 !py-0\">\n  <div class=\"flex gap-2 items-center justify-start\">\n    Customer Name  <\/div>\n<\/th>\n                  <th class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content !h-0 !py-0\">\n  <div class=\"flex gap-2 items-center justify-start\">\n    Car  <\/div>\n<\/th>\n                  <th class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content !h-0 !py-0\">\n  <div class=\"flex gap-2 items-center justify-start\">\n    Location  <\/div>\n<\/th>\n                  <th class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content !h-0 !py-0\">\n  <div class=\"flex gap-2 items-center justify-start\">\n    Part cost  <\/div>\n<\/th>\n                  <th class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content !h-0 !py-0\">\n  <div class=\"flex gap-2 items-center justify-start\">\n    Labor time (min)  <\/div>\n<\/th>\n                  <th class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content !h-0 !py-0\">\n  <div class=\"flex gap-2 items-center justify-start\">\n    Labor cost  <\/div>\n<\/th>\n                  <th class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content !h-0 !py-0\">\n  <div class=\"flex gap-2 items-center justify-start\">\n    Total cost  <\/div>\n<\/th>\n              <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n            <tbody>\n          <template data-wp-each=\"state.displayData\">\n            <tr>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.date\"><\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.customer\"><\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.car\"><\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.cityAndState\"><\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalPartCost\"><\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborMinutes\"><\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborCost\"><\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalCost\"><\/td>\n                          <\/tr>\n          <\/template>\n            <tr data-wp-each-child>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.date\">12\/11\/25<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.customer\">Katherine C.<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.car\">2017 Nissan Frontier<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.cityAndState\">Claremore, OK<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalPartCost\">$21.06<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborMinutes\">30<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborCost\">$67.45<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalCost\">$88.50<\/td>\n                          <\/tr>\n          \n            <tr data-wp-each-child>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.date\">12\/11\/25<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.customer\">Hattie G.<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.car\">2011 Acura MDX<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.cityAndState\">Cordele, GA<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalPartCost\">$28.94<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborMinutes\">30<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborCost\">$56.43<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalCost\">$85.37<\/td>\n                          <\/tr>\n          \n            <tr data-wp-each-child>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.date\">12\/11\/25<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.customer\">Mildred H.<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.car\">2003 Honda Odyssey<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.cityAndState\">Sturgeon Bay, WI<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalPartCost\">$71.30<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborMinutes\">30<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborCost\">$60.29<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalCost\">$131.59<\/td>\n                          <\/tr>\n          \n            <tr data-wp-each-child>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.date\">12\/11\/25<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.customer\">Linnie W.<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.car\">2013 Nissan Rogue<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.cityAndState\">Kalispell, MT<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalPartCost\">$25.94<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborMinutes\">30<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborCost\">$54.54<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalCost\">$80.48<\/td>\n                          <\/tr>\n          \n            <tr data-wp-each-child>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.date\">12\/11\/25<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.customer\">May B.<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.car\">2013 Chevrolet Express 2500<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.cityAndState\">Bay Shore, NY<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalPartCost\">$86.31<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborMinutes\">30<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborCost\">$58.94<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalCost\">$145.25<\/td>\n                          <\/tr>\n          \n            <tr data-wp-each-child>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.date\">12\/11\/25<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.customer\">Sylvia B.<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.car\">2008 Subaru Forester<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.cityAndState\">Farmington Hills, MI<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalPartCost\">$16.42<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborMinutes\">30<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborCost\">$65.17<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalCost\">$81.59<\/td>\n                          <\/tr>\n          \n            <tr data-wp-each-child>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.date\">12\/11\/25<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.customer\">Glen N.<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.car\">2013 Toyota Sienna<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.cityAndState\">Laredo, TX<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalPartCost\">$30.68<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborMinutes\">30<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborCost\">$49.38<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalCost\">$80.06<\/td>\n                          <\/tr>\n          \n        <\/tbody>\n      <\/table>\n    <\/figure>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div\n      class=\"block md:hidden\"\n      data-wp-init=\"callbacks.onCardCarouselInit\"\n    >\n      <div class=\"live-table-card-carousel scrollbar-width-none mx-full-bleed flex snap-x snap-mandatory scroll-pl-6 overflow-x-scroll scroll-smooth px-6\">\n        <div class=\"mx-auto flex gap-3\">\n          <template data-wp-each=\"state.displayData\">\n            <div class=\"live-table-card overflow-hidden w-72 snap-start rounded-lg border\">\n  <!-- card title -->\n  \n  <!-- card content -->\n  <div class=\"relative grid grid-cols-2 font-circular text-sm [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+3)]:bg-zinc-50 [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+4)]:bg-zinc-50 before:bg-primary before:absolute before:h-[3px] before:w-full before:content-[&#039;_&#039;]\">\n      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Date<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.date\"><\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Customer Name<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.customer\"><\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Car<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.car\"><\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Location<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.cityAndState\"><\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Part cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalPartCost\"><\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Labor time (min)<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborMinutes\"><\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Labor cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborCost\"><\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Total cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalCost\"><\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n              <\/template>\n            <div data-wp-each-child class=\"live-table-card overflow-hidden w-72 snap-start rounded-lg border\">\n  <!-- card title -->\n  \n  <!-- card content -->\n  <div class=\"relative grid grid-cols-2 font-circular text-sm [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+3)]:bg-zinc-50 [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+4)]:bg-zinc-50 before:bg-primary before:absolute before:h-[3px] before:w-full before:content-[&#039;_&#039;]\">\n      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Date<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.date\">12\/11\/25<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Customer Name<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.customer\">Katherine C.<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Car<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.car\">2017 Nissan Frontier<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Location<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.cityAndState\">Claremore, OK<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Part cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalPartCost\">$21.06<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Labor time (min)<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborMinutes\">30<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Labor cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborCost\">$67.45<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Total cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalCost\">$88.50<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n              \n            <div data-wp-each-child class=\"live-table-card overflow-hidden w-72 snap-start rounded-lg border\">\n  <!-- card title -->\n  \n  <!-- card content -->\n  <div class=\"relative grid grid-cols-2 font-circular text-sm [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+3)]:bg-zinc-50 [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+4)]:bg-zinc-50 before:bg-primary before:absolute before:h-[3px] before:w-full before:content-[&#039;_&#039;]\">\n      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Date<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.date\">12\/11\/25<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Customer Name<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.customer\">Hattie G.<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Car<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.car\">2011 Acura MDX<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Location<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.cityAndState\">Cordele, GA<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Part cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalPartCost\">$28.94<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Labor time (min)<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborMinutes\">30<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Labor cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborCost\">$56.43<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Total cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalCost\">$85.37<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n              \n            <div data-wp-each-child class=\"live-table-card overflow-hidden w-72 snap-start rounded-lg border\">\n  <!-- card title -->\n  \n  <!-- card content -->\n  <div class=\"relative grid grid-cols-2 font-circular text-sm [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+3)]:bg-zinc-50 [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+4)]:bg-zinc-50 before:bg-primary before:absolute before:h-[3px] before:w-full before:content-[&#039;_&#039;]\">\n      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Date<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.date\">12\/11\/25<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Customer Name<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.customer\">Mildred H.<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Car<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.car\">2003 Honda Odyssey<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Location<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.cityAndState\">Sturgeon Bay, WI<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Part cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalPartCost\">$71.30<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Labor time (min)<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborMinutes\">30<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Labor cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborCost\">$60.29<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Total cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalCost\">$131.59<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n              \n            <div data-wp-each-child class=\"live-table-card overflow-hidden w-72 snap-start rounded-lg border\">\n  <!-- card title -->\n  \n  <!-- card content -->\n  <div class=\"relative grid grid-cols-2 font-circular text-sm [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+3)]:bg-zinc-50 [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+4)]:bg-zinc-50 before:bg-primary before:absolute before:h-[3px] before:w-full before:content-[&#039;_&#039;]\">\n      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Date<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.date\">12\/11\/25<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Customer Name<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.customer\">Linnie W.<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Car<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.car\">2013 Nissan Rogue<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Location<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.cityAndState\">Kalispell, MT<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Part cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalPartCost\">$25.94<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Labor time (min)<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborMinutes\">30<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Labor cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborCost\">$54.54<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Total cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalCost\">$80.48<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n              \n            <div data-wp-each-child class=\"live-table-card overflow-hidden w-72 snap-start rounded-lg border\">\n  <!-- card title -->\n  \n  <!-- card content -->\n  <div class=\"relative grid grid-cols-2 font-circular text-sm [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+3)]:bg-zinc-50 [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+4)]:bg-zinc-50 before:bg-primary before:absolute before:h-[3px] before:w-full before:content-[&#039;_&#039;]\">\n      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Date<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.date\">12\/11\/25<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Customer Name<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.customer\">May B.<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Car<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.car\">2013 Chevrolet Express 2500<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Location<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.cityAndState\">Bay Shore, NY<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Part cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalPartCost\">$86.31<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Labor time (min)<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborMinutes\">30<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Labor cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborCost\">$58.94<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Total cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalCost\">$145.25<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n              \n            <div data-wp-each-child class=\"live-table-card overflow-hidden w-72 snap-start rounded-lg border\">\n  <!-- card title -->\n  \n  <!-- card content -->\n  <div class=\"relative grid grid-cols-2 font-circular text-sm [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+3)]:bg-zinc-50 [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+4)]:bg-zinc-50 before:bg-primary before:absolute before:h-[3px] before:w-full before:content-[&#039;_&#039;]\">\n      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Date<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.date\">12\/11\/25<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Customer Name<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.customer\">Sylvia B.<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Car<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.car\">2008 Subaru Forester<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Location<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.cityAndState\">Farmington Hills, MI<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Part cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalPartCost\">$16.42<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Labor time (min)<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborMinutes\">30<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Labor cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborCost\">$65.17<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Total cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalCost\">$81.59<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n              \n            <div data-wp-each-child class=\"live-table-card overflow-hidden w-72 snap-start rounded-lg border\">\n  <!-- card title -->\n  \n  <!-- card content -->\n  <div class=\"relative grid grid-cols-2 font-circular text-sm [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+3)]:bg-zinc-50 [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+4)]:bg-zinc-50 before:bg-primary before:absolute before:h-[3px] before:w-full before:content-[&#039;_&#039;]\">\n      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Date<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.date\">12\/11\/25<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Customer Name<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.customer\">Glen N.<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Car<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.car\">2013 Toyota Sienna<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Location<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.cityAndState\">Laredo, TX<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Part cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalPartCost\">$30.68<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Labor time (min)<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborMinutes\">30<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Labor cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborCost\">$49.38<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Total cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalCost\">$80.06<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n              \n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"live-table-card-carousel-indicator mt-3.5 flex flex-row items-center justify-center gap-1\">\n        <template data-wp-each=\"state.displayData\">\n          <span class=\"rounded-full size-2.5 bg-zinc-200 data-[active=true]:bg-slate-400\"><\/span>\n        <\/template>\n          <span data-wp-each-child class=\"rounded-full size-2.5 bg-zinc-200 data-[active=true]:bg-slate-400\"><\/span>\n        \n          <span data-wp-each-child class=\"rounded-full size-2.5 bg-zinc-200 data-[active=true]:bg-slate-400\"><\/span>\n        \n          <span data-wp-each-child class=\"rounded-full size-2.5 bg-zinc-200 data-[active=true]:bg-slate-400\"><\/span>\n        \n          <span data-wp-each-child class=\"rounded-full size-2.5 bg-zinc-200 data-[active=true]:bg-slate-400\"><\/span>\n        \n          <span data-wp-each-child class=\"rounded-full size-2.5 bg-zinc-200 data-[active=true]:bg-slate-400\"><\/span>\n        \n          <span data-wp-each-child class=\"rounded-full size-2.5 bg-zinc-200 data-[active=true]:bg-slate-400\"><\/span>\n        \n          <span data-wp-each-child class=\"rounded-full size-2.5 bg-zinc-200 data-[active=true]:bg-slate-400\"><\/span>\n        \n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n  \n      <div class=\"flex flex-row my-3 gap-2 items-center font-body text-slate-500\">\n      <span class=\"iconify i--refresh text-sm\"><\/span>\n      <span class=\"text-xs\">Last Updated Dec. 12, 2025<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Estimates are modeled based on real vehicle and location data; names have been changed. Actual prices will vary by shop, parts, and vehicle condition.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/signup\/garageonlystart?service=garage&amp;flowType=repairShop\">Get repair quotes<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Cost-breakdown\">Cost breakdown: Why the price varies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Jerry helps customers track down great repair prices every day, and learned there are a few key reasons those prices can differ:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2a24861a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"border-radius:1.5rem;background-color:#f5f5f5\"><strong>Filter type and quality:<\/strong> <br>Basic paper filters run $10\u2013$25 while premium OEM or high-flow versions add $10\u2013$60. Note that reusable\/oiled filters cost $50\u2013$100 upfront.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"border-radius:1.5rem;background-color:#f5f5f5\"><strong>Vehicle design and access:<\/strong> <br>Easy-access boxes take 10 minutes, but if the filter is buried under other parts or has a dual setup dual setups, you can expect another 0.2\u20130.5 labor hours. Some Euro\/turbo models even need 0.7\u20131.0 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"border-radius:1.5rem;background-color:#f5f5f5\"><strong>Shop type and labor rate:<\/strong> <br>A 0.3-hour job may cost $30 at an independent but $60+ at a dealer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"border-radius:1.5rem;background-color:#f5f5f5\"><strong>Region and market:<\/strong> <br>Urban\/coastal areas often add $10\u2013$40 compared to rural areas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"engine-air-filter\">What is an engine air filter?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An engine air filter is a simple but important part under your hood that helps your car \u201cbreathe.\u201d Your engine needs clean air to mix with fuel and create the power that moves your car. The air filter\u2019s job is to catch dust, dirt, leaves, and other debris before they get into the engine. Without it, all these contaminants could scratch and wear out internal parts, reduce performance, and shorten the life of the engine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over time, the filter gets dirty and clogged, just like the filter in your home\u2019s HVAC system. Replacing an engine air filter is usually quick and inexpensive, and many drivers are surprised by how simple it is. Keeping it fresh is an easy way to help your car run smoothly and efficiently with very little effort on your part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"flex flex-col overflow-hidden rounded-lg wp-block-jerry-agent-insights\">\n  <div class=\"flex h-7 w-full items-center justify-center bg-primary font-circular text-xs font-medium text-white\">\n    STEVE&#039;S CORNER  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"flex flex-col rounded-b-lg border border-t-0 px-6 py-7\">\n    <span class=\"i--quote-2 iconify text-2xl text-primary\"><\/span>\n\n    <div class=\"mt-2 font-circular text-base text-slate-900\">\n      Don\u2019t let a cheap, easy-to-replace air filter be the reason your car runs badly or fails smog. Just replace it on schedule.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nOver the years, I\u2019ve seen a few cars where the air filter alone was causing real problems. One engine wouldn\u2019t even start\u2014just taking out the clogged air filter was enough to get it running again.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nIn another case, a car kept failing its smog test. We didn\u2019t adjust anything complicated: we just changed the engine oil and swapped in a new air filter. On the very next test, it passed.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nAir filters are inexpensive and usually simple to change. If you replace yours at the intervals your owner\u2019s manual recommends, you\u2019ll avoid a lot of headaches and help your engine run cleaner and smoother with almost no effort.    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"mt-4 flex flex-row\">\n      <div class=\"mr-4\">\n        <figure class=\"size-10 overflow-hidden rounded-full border-2 bg-white\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"size-full aspect-square object-contain\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/jerry.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/steve-kaleff-headshot-e1761668089171-150x150.png\"\n            alt=\"Steve Kaleff\"\n          fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n        <\/figure>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"flex flex-col\">\n        <div class=\"font-circular text-base font-bold text-slate-900\">\n          Steve Kaleff        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"mt-0.5 font-circular text-sm text-gray-500\">\n          Auto Mechanic and Contributing Author        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"signs-that-you-need-the-engine-air-filter-replaced\">What are signs that you need the engine air filter replaced?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Know the signs of an engine air filter in need of replacement. Based on helping real drivers diagnose their cars, here\u2019s what Jerry has learned you should watch for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Heavily clogged or dirty pleats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sluggish acceleration or weak throttle response.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced fuel economy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Louder intake noise or whistling from a loose airbox.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check Engine Light or airflow codes (P0101, P0171).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oil or debris inside the airbox.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Performance drop after dusty trips.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How-to-save-money\">Your action plan: How to save money<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These steps will help you partner with your mechanic to make sure the repair is done correctly and efficiently:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-cd231d9a wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"border-radius:1.5rem;background-color:#f5f5f5\"><strong>Inspect visually:<\/strong> <br>Some gray is fine; replace when light doesn\u2019t pass through or pleats are clogged\/torn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"border-radius:1.5rem;background-color:#f5f5f5\"><strong>Bundle with other services:<\/strong> <br>Have it swapped during an oil change or brake check to save on labor. Jerry customers use the app to get quotes for multiple services at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"border-radius:1.5rem;background-color:#f5f5f5\"><strong>DIY if accessible:<\/strong> <br>Most airboxes use clips or screws\u2014easy for a careful driver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"border-radius:1.5rem;background-color:#f5f5f5\"><strong>Protect the MAF:<\/strong> <br>Seat the lid evenly, avoid leaving the box open, and use proper oiling technique for reusable filters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"border-radius:1.5rem;background-color:#f5f5f5\"><strong>Ask for proof:<\/strong> <br>Request to see your old filter and confirmation all clips\/latches are sealed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jerry-highlight-point-paragraph flex flex-row items-center gap-2.5 rounded-lg p-6 is-style-max-md-rounded-none has-gray-pink-background-color has-background\"><span class=\"iconify i--shield-check text-primary rotate-0 text-base mt-0.5 shrink-0 self-start\"><\/span><div class=\"jerry-block-content grow text-sm\">\n<p><strong>Jerry recommends:<\/strong> Quality paper filters from Mahle, Mann, Denso, or ACDelco are best for daily drivers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Can-I-do-this-myself\">DIY vs. Pro: Can I do this myself?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter if you plan to tackle your engine air filter replacement at home or leave it to a shop, Jerry can provide transparent pricing for parts and labor. Here\u2019s what to consider when deciding if this repair is right for DIY<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table hidden md:block\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Factor<\/th><th>DIY<\/th><th>Pro Shop<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Skill level<\/strong><\/td><td>Basic: open clips, seat filter evenly<\/td><td>None for you; just hand over the keys<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tools<\/strong><\/td><td>Screwdriver or small socket\/Torx<\/td><td>Full toolset, spare clips<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Time<\/strong><\/td><td>10\u201320 minutes<\/td><td>10\u201330 minutes including paperwork<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/td><td>$15\u2013$84 (filter only)<\/td><td>$35\u2013$90+ parts + labor<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Risk<\/strong><\/td><td>Mis-seated lid lets dirt bypass; over-oiling reusable filters can foul MAF<\/td><td>Very low\u2014techs confirm seal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>When it makes sense<\/strong><\/td><td>Easy access, careful DIYer<\/td><td>Tight layouts, brittle hardware, or guaranteed seal<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n  <div class=\"flex flex-col gap-3 md:hidden\">\n          <div class=\"core-table-card overflow-hidden\"><!-- card title -->\n      <div class=\"line-clamp-1 px-3 py-3.5 font-circular text-base font-bold text-black\">\n      <strong>Skill level<\/strong>    <\/div>\n  \n  <!-- card content -->\n  <div class=\"relative grid grid-cols-2 font-circular text-sm [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+3)]:bg-zinc-50 [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+4)]:bg-zinc-50 before:bg-primary before:absolute before:h-[3px] before:w-full before:content-[&#039;_&#039;]\">\n                      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n        DIY      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n        Basic: open clips, seat filter evenly      <\/div>\n                <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n        Pro Shop      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n        None for you; just hand over the keys      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n              <div class=\"core-table-card overflow-hidden\"><!-- card title -->\n      <div class=\"line-clamp-1 px-3 py-3.5 font-circular text-base font-bold text-black\">\n      <strong>Tools<\/strong>    <\/div>\n  \n  <!-- card content -->\n  <div class=\"relative grid grid-cols-2 font-circular text-sm [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+3)]:bg-zinc-50 [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+4)]:bg-zinc-50 before:bg-primary before:absolute before:h-[3px] before:w-full before:content-[&#039;_&#039;]\">\n                      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n        DIY      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n        Screwdriver or small socket\/Torx      <\/div>\n                <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n        Pro Shop      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n        Full toolset, spare clips      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n              <div class=\"core-table-card overflow-hidden\"><!-- card title -->\n      <div class=\"line-clamp-1 px-3 py-3.5 font-circular text-base font-bold text-black\">\n      <strong>Time<\/strong>    <\/div>\n  \n  <!-- card content -->\n  <div class=\"relative grid grid-cols-2 font-circular text-sm [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+3)]:bg-zinc-50 [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+4)]:bg-zinc-50 before:bg-primary before:absolute before:h-[3px] before:w-full before:content-[&#039;_&#039;]\">\n                      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n        DIY      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n        10\u201320 minutes      <\/div>\n                <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n        Pro Shop      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n        10\u201330 minutes including paperwork      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n              <div class=\"core-table-card overflow-hidden\"><!-- card title -->\n      <div class=\"line-clamp-1 px-3 py-3.5 font-circular text-base font-bold text-black\">\n      <strong>Cost<\/strong>    <\/div>\n  \n  <!-- card content -->\n  <div class=\"relative grid grid-cols-2 font-circular text-sm [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+3)]:bg-zinc-50 [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+4)]:bg-zinc-50 before:bg-primary before:absolute before:h-[3px] before:w-full before:content-[&#039;_&#039;]\">\n                      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n        DIY      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n        $15\u2013$84 (filter only)      <\/div>\n                <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n        Pro Shop      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n        $35\u2013$90+ parts + labor      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n              <div class=\"core-table-card overflow-hidden\"><!-- card title -->\n      <div class=\"line-clamp-1 px-3 py-3.5 font-circular text-base font-bold text-black\">\n      <strong>Risk<\/strong>    <\/div>\n  \n  <!-- card content -->\n  <div class=\"relative grid grid-cols-2 font-circular text-sm [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+3)]:bg-zinc-50 [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+4)]:bg-zinc-50 before:bg-primary before:absolute before:h-[3px] before:w-full before:content-[&#039;_&#039;]\">\n                      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n        DIY      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n        Mis-seated lid lets dirt bypass; over-oiling reusable filters can foul MAF      <\/div>\n                <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n        Pro Shop      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n        Very low\u2014techs confirm seal      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n              <div class=\"core-table-card overflow-hidden\"><!-- card title -->\n      <div class=\"line-clamp-1 px-3 py-3.5 font-circular text-base font-bold text-black\">\n      <strong>When it makes sense<\/strong>    <\/div>\n  \n  <!-- card content -->\n  <div class=\"relative grid grid-cols-2 font-circular text-sm [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+3)]:bg-zinc-50 [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+4)]:bg-zinc-50 before:bg-primary before:absolute before:h-[3px] before:w-full before:content-[&#039;_&#039;]\">\n                      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n        DIY      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n        Easy access, careful DIYer      <\/div>\n                <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n        Pro Shop      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n        Tight layouts, brittle hardware, or guaranteed seal      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Related-repairs\">Related repairs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you need a new engine air filter, you might want to look into other related services too\u2014bundling them can lower your overall cost. Jerry makes it easy to compare reliable prices for several repairs at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cabin air filter:<\/strong> $78\u2013$106 installed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MAF sensor cleaning\/replacement:<\/strong> $70\u2013$150 cleaning; $150\u2013$400+ for replacement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Intake boot\/duct:<\/strong> $75\u2013$200 installed if cracked.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clips\/lid\/snorkel hardware:<\/strong> $5\u2013$20 each.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Throttle body cleaning:<\/strong> $100\u2013$180 if the plate sticks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the Jerry app to get repair estimates in advance so you\u2019re not caught off guard if the technician recommends further services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/signup\/garageonlystart?service=garage&amp;flowType=repairShop\">Get a repair quotes<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"!mbs-12 !mbe-12 wp-block-jerry-faqs\">\n  <!-- Title -->\n    <h2 class=\"medium-title text-black mb-1.5 pt-12 uppercase\">\n    What our customers are asking  <\/h2>\n  \n  <!-- Accordion -->\n  \n<div class=\"max-w-screen-lg my-6 [&amp;_li:last-child]:border-b-0\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-jerry-accordion\">\n<li class=\"font-circular flex cursor-pointer list-none flex-col items-start gap-1 border-b border-zinc-200 py-6 text-lg text-slate-500 md:flex-row md:gap-5 wp-block-jerry-accordion-item\" data-wp-interactive=\"accordion-item\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.onInit\">\n  <!-- Accessory -->\n  \n  <div class=\"flex flex-1 flex-col text-gray-600\">\n    <div class=\"flex flex-row items-start justify-between gap-4\">\n      <!-- Title -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-q align-middle text-black font-medium\">\n        How often should I replace the filter?      <\/span>\n\n      <!-- Icon -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-i text-black font-medium mr-4 mt-1 shrink-0 align-middle transition iconify i--chevron-down\"><\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Content -->\n    \n<div class=\"jerry-block-content accordion-a mt-5 hidden\">\n<p>Every 15k\u201330k miles, or sooner in dusty areas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-circular flex cursor-pointer list-none flex-col items-start gap-1 border-b border-zinc-200 py-6 text-lg text-slate-500 md:flex-row md:gap-5 wp-block-jerry-accordion-item\" data-wp-interactive=\"accordion-item\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.onInit\">\n  <!-- Accessory -->\n  \n  <div class=\"flex flex-1 flex-col text-gray-600\">\n    <div class=\"flex flex-row items-start justify-between gap-4\">\n      <!-- Title -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-q align-middle text-black font-medium\">\n        Can a dirty filter damage the engine?       <\/span>\n\n      <!-- Icon -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-i text-black font-medium mr-4 mt-1 shrink-0 align-middle transition iconify i--chevron-down\"><\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Content -->\n    \n<div class=\"jerry-block-content accordion-a mt-5 hidden\">\n<p>Yes\u2014if torn or mis-seated, unfiltered air can sandblast cylinders. Severe restriction also hurts drivability.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-circular flex cursor-pointer list-none flex-col items-start gap-1 border-b border-zinc-200 py-6 text-lg text-slate-500 md:flex-row md:gap-5 wp-block-jerry-accordion-item\" data-wp-interactive=\"accordion-item\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.onInit\">\n  <!-- Accessory -->\n  \n  <div class=\"flex flex-1 flex-col text-gray-600\">\n    <div class=\"flex flex-row items-start justify-between gap-4\">\n      <!-- Title -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-q align-middle text-black font-medium\">\n        Do performance filters help?       <\/span>\n\n      <!-- Icon -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-i text-black font-medium mr-4 mt-1 shrink-0 align-middle transition iconify i--chevron-down\"><\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Content -->\n    \n<div class=\"jerry-block-content accordion-a mt-5 hidden\">\n<p>Gains are negligible on stock engines; they mostly change intake sound. Reusable filters must be oiled carefully.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-circular flex cursor-pointer list-none flex-col items-start gap-1 border-b border-zinc-200 py-6 text-lg text-slate-500 md:flex-row md:gap-5 wp-block-jerry-accordion-item\" data-wp-interactive=\"accordion-item\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.onInit\">\n  <!-- Accessory -->\n  \n  <div class=\"flex flex-1 flex-col text-gray-600\">\n    <div class=\"flex flex-row items-start justify-between gap-4\">\n      <!-- Title -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-q align-middle text-black font-medium\">\n        Can I clean a paper filter?      <\/span>\n\n      <!-- Icon -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-i text-black font-medium mr-4 mt-1 shrink-0 align-middle transition iconify i--chevron-down\"><\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Content -->\n    \n<div class=\"jerry-block-content accordion-a mt-5 hidden\">\n<p>No. Blowing or washing risks invisible tears. Replace it instead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-circular flex cursor-pointer list-none flex-col items-start gap-1 border-b border-zinc-200 py-6 text-lg text-slate-500 md:flex-row md:gap-5 wp-block-jerry-accordion-item\" data-wp-interactive=\"accordion-item\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.onInit\">\n  <!-- Accessory -->\n  \n  <div class=\"flex flex-1 flex-col text-gray-600\">\n    <div class=\"flex flex-row items-start justify-between gap-4\">\n      <!-- Title -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-q align-middle text-black font-medium\">\n        Why did my shop charge $100+?       <\/span>\n\n      <!-- Icon -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-i text-black font-medium mr-4 mt-1 shrink-0 align-middle transition iconify i--chevron-down\"><\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Content -->\n    \n<div class=\"jerry-block-content accordion-a mt-5 hidden\">\n<p>Likely dealer rates, tight access, or add-ons like MAF cleaning or hardware replacement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n  <!-- Contact link -->\n            <a href=\"\/contact\/\" title=\"Contact us\" class=\"mt-4 text-lg text-gray-600 hover:no-underline\">\n        Still have questions? <span class=\"text-primary font-bold\">Contact us<\/span>\n      <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jerry-meet-experts\" data-wp-interactive=\"jerry\/meet-experts\" data-wp-context=\"{&quot;modalVisible&quot;:false}\">\n  <div class=\"font-circular text-2xl font-extrabold text-slate-900\">Expert-driven. 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While gaining invaluable experience in dealerships and independent shops, he went forward to complete Toyota factory training and graduated from the Universal Technical Institute near Chicago in 2009.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In 2014, Rocco opened Rocco&rsquo;s Mobile Auto Repair in California servicing Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego Counties with both individual and fleet-based services. After years of success, Rocco shifted his work model from running a business to managing an independent automotive shop. Now in Tennessee, he focuses on training new technicians to be their best.<\/span><\/p>            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"absolute hidden group-data-[expand=true]:flex bottom-0 w-full h-24 bg-gradient-to-t from-white from-30% to-transparent to-100% items-end justify-center\">\n          <div\n            class=\"flex cursor-pointer flex-row items-center gap-2 my-4 font-circular text-primary\"\n            data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.onItemExpandClick\"\n          >\n            <span class=\"text-sm\">See more<\/span>\n            <span class=\"iconify i--chevron-down text-xs\"><\/span>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n          <div\n        class=\"meet-experts-item group relative flex h-auto w-full flex-none flex-col justify-between overflow-hidden rounded-3xl py-9 text-sm shadow-variant-card\"\n        data-expand=\"false\"\n        data-wp-init=\"callbacks.onItemInit\"\n      >\n        <div class=\"grid h-full w-full grid-cols-1 overflow-hidden px-8 md:grid-cols-4\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"341\" height=\"343\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/steve-kaleff-headshot-e1761668089171.png\" class=\"size-16 rounded-full md:size-32 col-span-1 md:ml-4\" alt=\"meet-experts-thumbnail\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/steve-kaleff-headshot-e1761668089171.png 341w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/steve-kaleff-headshot-e1761668089171-298x300.png 298w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/steve-kaleff-headshot-e1761668089171-150x150.png 150w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/steve-kaleff-headshot-e1761668089171-56x56.png 56w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/steve-kaleff-headshot-e1761668089171-249x250.png 249w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 422px) 317px, (max-width: 526px) 395px, (max-width: 630px) 473px, (max-width: 720px) 540px, (min-width: 720px) 341px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"low\"\/>\n          <div class=\"col-span-3\">\n            <div class=\"my-4 flex-1 content-center font-circular text-lg font-medium text-slate-900 md:mt-0\">\n              Steve Kaleff            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"text-slate-500 mt-2 leading-6\">\n              <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Steve Kaleff began working on cars at the very young age of nine years old, when his dad <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">actually let him make fixes on the family car. Fast forward to the beginning of a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">professional career working at independent repair shops and then transitioning to new <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">car dealerships. His experience was with Mercedes-Benz, where Steve was a technician <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">for ten years, four of those years solving problems that no one could or wanted to fix. He moved up to shop foreman and then service manager for 15 years. There have been <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">tremendous changes in automotive technology since Steve started his professional <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">career, so here&rsquo;s looking forward to an electric future!<\/span><\/p>            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"absolute hidden group-data-[expand=true]:flex bottom-0 w-full h-24 bg-gradient-to-t from-white from-30% to-transparent to-100% items-end justify-center\">\n          <div\n            class=\"flex cursor-pointer flex-row items-center gap-2 my-4 font-circular text-primary\"\n            data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.onItemExpandClick\"\n          >\n            <span class=\"text-sm\">See more<\/span>\n            <span class=\"iconify i--chevron-down text-xs\"><\/span>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n          <div\n        class=\"meet-experts-item group relative flex h-auto w-full flex-none flex-col justify-between overflow-hidden rounded-3xl py-9 text-sm shadow-variant-card\"\n        data-expand=\"false\"\n        data-wp-init=\"callbacks.onItemInit\"\n      >\n        <div class=\"grid h-full w-full grid-cols-1 overflow-hidden px-8 md:grid-cols-4\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/nick-wilson-headshot.png\" class=\"size-16 rounded-full md:size-32 col-span-1 md:ml-4\" alt=\"meet-experts-thumbnail\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/nick-wilson-headshot.png 512w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/nick-wilson-headshot-300x300.png 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/nick-wilson-headshot-150x150.png 150w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/nick-wilson-headshot-400x400.png 400w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/nick-wilson-headshot-56x56.png 56w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/nick-wilson-headshot-250x250.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 352px) 264px, (max-width: 493px) 370px, (max-width: 642px) 482px, (max-width: 720px) 540px, (min-width: 720px) 512px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"low\"\/>\n          <div class=\"col-span-3\">\n            <div class=\"my-4 flex-1 content-center font-circular text-lg font-medium text-slate-900 md:mt-0\">\n              Nick Wilson            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"text-slate-500 mt-2 leading-6\">\n              <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Nick Wilson is an editor, writer, and instructor across various subjects. 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