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Alternator replacement typically costs between £200 and £600 in the UK, with the average bill sitting at around £350. The alternator itself usually costs between £120 and £350 for a typical car, although larger or premium models can need more expensive units. You’ll then need to factor in labour, which can range from one to […]
Alternator replacement typically costs between £200 and £600 in the UK, with the average bill sitting at around £350. The alternator itself usually costs between £120 and £350 for a typical car, although larger or premium models can need more expensive units. You’ll then need to factor in labour, which can range from one to […]
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A wheel bearing replacement typically costs between £150 and £400 per wheel at a UK garage. The price varies mainly because different cars use different bearing designs. Some bearings need pressing into the wheel hub using specialist equipment, which means more labour. Others come as a complete bolt-on hub assembly, which can be quicker to […]
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A head gasket replacement typically costs between £600 and £1,500 for most cars in the UK. On more complicated engines, the bill can easily climb beyond £2,000. The surprising part is that the head gasket itself usually only costs around £30 to £80. Most of what you’re paying for is the labour involved in reaching […]
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In 2026, you can expect to pay around £100 to £180 for an interim service, £180 to £300 for a full service and £250 to £450 for a major service at an independent UK garage. Main dealers generally charge more, and the exact price will depend on your car. Unsurprisingly, a small hatchback such as […]
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A cambelt replacement typically costs between £300 and £800 for most cars in the UK. If you replace the water pump at the same time, which many garages recommend, you could be looking at around £450 to £900 in total. Some cars cost considerably more. Certain VW Group, BMW and Mercedes engines can push the […]
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Replacing brake pads on one axle usually costs between £80 and £180 at a UK garage. If you need new brake discs at the same time, expect to pay around £150 to £450 per axle, depending on your car. Front brakes generally wear out faster than rear brakes because they handle more of the braking […]
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