Volvo 242 Repair & Maintenance Estimates

The estimated cost to maintain and repair a Volvo 242 ranges from $70 to $1086, with an average of $125.

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CarServiceYourMechanic PriceShop/Dealer Price
1983 Volvo 242L4-2.3LService typeRadiator Hose - Upper ReplacementYourMechanic Price$107.60Shop/Dealer Price$131.52 - $170.60
1984 Volvo 242L4-2.1L TurboService typeCar AC Compressor ReplacementYourMechanic Price$1074.60Shop/Dealer Price$1328.12 - $1917.97
1982 Volvo 242L4-2.1L TurboService typeWheel Bearings - Passenger Side Front ReplacementYourMechanic Price$87.40Shop/Dealer Price$106.29 - $130.25
1982 Volvo 242L4-2.1LService typeOxygen Sensor - Front/Upper/Upstream ReplacementYourMechanic Price$111.21Shop/Dealer Price$136.08 - $177.91
1983 Volvo 242L4-2.3LService typeIgnition Coil ReplacementYourMechanic Price$136.64Shop/Dealer Price$167.84 - $228.72
1984 Volvo 242L4-2.3LService typeBrake Pads - Front ReplacementYourMechanic Price$116.38Shop/Dealer Price$141.89 - $179.23
1982 Volvo 242L4-2.1LService typeCar AC Compressor ReplacementYourMechanic Price$1077.35Shop/Dealer Price$1332.22 - $1932.50
1981 Volvo 242L4-2.1L TurboService typeBrake Shoe Replacement (Rear)YourMechanic Price$152.74Shop/Dealer Price$187.43 - $252.11
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Common services completed on the Volvo 242

Oil changes may be the most frequent service every car needs, but the following services reflect the most common needs of the Volvo 242.

Car AC Compressor Replacement
Car Air Filter Replacement
Alternator Repair
CV Axle / Shaft Assembly Replacement
CV Axle / Shaft Assembly Replacement
Brake Pad Replacement
Brake Pad Replacement
Brake Rotors/Discs Replacement
Brake Shoe Replacement (Rear)
Engine or Transmission Mount Replacement
Wheel Bearings Replacement
Radiator Hose Repair
Oil Pan Gasket Replacement
Power Steering Pump Replacement
Ignition Cable (Spark plug wires) Replacement
Spark Plug Replacement
Valve Cover Gasket Replacement
Oil Change

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