Pricing

Honest pricing. No surprises.

Every service comes with what's actually included — and what isn't. No mystery fees. No "while we're in there" upsells. Here's what you'll pay.

Services & pricing

What things cost at Dad's.

Synthetic Blend Oil Change

5W-20 or 5W-30 blend. For cars whose owner's manual permits synthetic blend. Up to 5 quarts. New oil filter, tire-pressure check, washer fluid top-off. Each additional quart $6.

$56starting at

Full Synthetic Oil Change

0W-20 or 5W-30 full synthetic — our standard, the spec most modern vehicles need. Up to 5 quarts. Includes filter, tire-pressure check, washer fluid top-off. Each additional quart $10.

$88starting at

Multi-Grade Synthetic Oil Change

0W-8, 0W-16, 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, or 5W-40 — for turbocharged, German, hybrid, and other engines that require non-standard viscosities. Up to 5 quarts. Each additional quart $10.

$98starting at

Brake Pads Only

Front or rear axle. Pad replacement, hardware refresh, rotor inspection and measurement, brake-fluid check. Most common when pads are worn but rotors are still in spec. Parts warrantied 10,000 miles or 10 months.

$180+each axle

Brake Pads + Rotors

Pads plus new rotors when the originals are too thin or warped to safely resurface. Front and rear are priced separately because rear calipers — especially with electronic parking brakes — usually take more time. Parts warrantied 10,000 miles or 10 months.

$350+ / $400+front / rear

Scheduled Tune-Up

The 60K / 100K mile bundle: spark plug replacement, engine air filter, cabin air filter, and a professional fuel-injection cleaner. Final price varies by vehicle — V8s need more plugs than 4-cylinders.

$250starting at

Georgia Emissions Test

State-certified emissions testing for tag renewal. Most vehicles in and out in under 15 minutes. No appointment needed.

$20flat rate

Tire Rotation

All four tires rotated, pressure check, visual tire inspection. Quick service — usually done while you wait, around 20 minutes.

$30flat rate

Tire Plug

Single nail or screw repair. Drive-up service — usually 15 minutes from arrival to drive-off. No appointment needed.

$20flat rate

Windshield Wipers

Per blade, installed. We carry standard sizes for most vehicles. Bring your car in or call ahead and we'll have the right blades ready.

$16+per blade
LABOR RATE: $95/hour for any service not listed above. Tax and shop fees are already included in every price you see — the number on the wall is the number on your receipt. Brake parts warrantied 10,000 miles or 10 months.
Why our pricing works this way

"Starting at" — what that actually means.

Every car is a little different. A 2012 Tahoe and a 2024 Prius don't take the same oil, the same filter, or the same amount of time to service. Our base prices cover most cars on the road — the ones we see day-in, day-out from southwest Atlanta drivers — but if your vehicle is a luxury or European model, has a larger oil capacity, or needs a non-standard part, the price will adjust.

We always tell you the final number before we start the work. No exceptions. If you walk in for an $88 multi-grade oil change and your car turns out to need 7 quarts (it happens — bigger engines, certain trucks), we'll tell you the new number ($108 with two extra quarts) before we open the hood. You decide whether to proceed.

What might change the price.

  • Vehicle requires more than 5 quarts of oil (+$6/qt blend, +$10/qt synthetic)
  • Luxury or European specification oil required
  • Oversized or premium filter required
  • Diagnostic work reveals an underlying issue (we'll quote separately)
  • Vehicle has been modified or has aftermarket parts

What we'll never do.

  • Add charges to your bill that weren't quoted upfront
  • "Recommend" services your car doesn't actually need
  • Use scary language to pressure you into immediate work
  • Charge for diagnostic time when the answer is "your car's fine"

What's already included in posted prices: sales tax. Shop supplies fee. Disposal of used oil and filters. Rags, hand cleaner, all the stuff most shops add at the counter as a "$4–8 environmental fee." The number you see on this page is the number on your receipt — that's the whole point.

If we find something during your visit — a worn tire, a leaking hose, a brake pad nearing the end of its life — we'll show it to you and give you an honest recommendation. You decide what to do. Most of the time, our recommendation is "schedule it for next visit, no rush."

Don't just take our word for it

What customers are saying.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"After going to Dad's, I can finally say I've found my own. The team was friendly, everything was easy and transparent. It feels good to finally have a place I trust."

Alexandra S.Inman Park
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"I came in ready to dodge upsells, but the mechanic actually walked me through what my car will need down the line. I'll definitely be back."

Chase B.West End
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"Friendly, knowledgeable, and honest from start to finish. They explained everything clearly. I'll definitely be coming back here and recommending them to friends."

Maxine W.Cascade Heights

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