How Much Do Car Repairs Cost?
FixMyCar discusses how much car repairs cost on average.
Book a car repair nowEllie Dyer-Brown
Tuesday January 07 2025
4 min read
From routine maintenance to unexpected repairs, the costs of running a car can quickly add up - especially if you’re driving an older model or one with high mileage.
A smart way to stay in control of these expenses is by understanding how much you can expect to pay for repairs, which will also help you evaluate quotes and spot fair pricing.
In this guide, we’ll break down the most common car repairs and share average prices based on real data from FixMyCar drivers to help you do just that.
What are the most common car repairs?
The table below shows the ten most popular repair categories on FixMyCar based on driver data from 2024 and the average price for each one.
| Repair | Average price |
|---|---|
| 1 - Clutch replacement | £642.61 |
| 2 - Cambelt and water pump replacement | £572.34 |
| 3 - Brakes | £128.69* |
| 4 - Alternator repair | £527.38 |
| 5 - Battery replacement | £227.09 |
| 6 - DPF clean | £227.50 |
| 7 - Puncture repair | £23.03 |
| 8 - Timing chain replacement | £1,022.57 |
| 9 - Starter motor | £387.44 |
| 10 - Front coil spring replacement | £284.06 |
*Several types of brake repair featured in the top ten: front pads and discs, front and rear pads and discs, front pads, rear pads and discs, and rear pads. We have condensed these into one category and used average price for a general brake repair.
How much do car repairs cost?
The guides below cover the average cost of various car repairs. They take a closer look at how prices vary depending on the difficulty of the job and your car’s make and model.
Engine & cooling
Engine repairs can involve issues ranging from head gasket failure to a worn cambelt. Typical problems with the cooling system include coolant leaks and corrosion.
Clutch & transmission
Clutch and transmission repairs tend to be quite complex compared to other jobs, which means they can also be more expensive.
Battery & electrical systems
If your car is having trouble starting, it could be due to the battery or a problem with a part in an electrical system.
Suspension
You’d be in for a bumpy ride without a suspension system. Learn how to diagnose common suspension problems in this guide.
Exhaust system
Often, you can detect an exhaust problem by the strong smell of exhaust fumes, which may enter the cabin. Similarly, when the catalytic converter needs replacing, you’ll likely notice a rotten egg smell.
Brakes
A car’s braking system experiences a lot of strain, and parts wear down due to friction over time. Here are five brake problems you should never ignore.
Wheels & tyres
From punctures to wheel alignment, find out how much repairs cost in the following guides.
Windscreen & windows
A chipped or cracked windscreen could lead to an MOT fail depending on the location of the damage.
Looking for affordable car repairs or maintenance? FixMyCar can help.
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- Alternator Repair
- Battery Replacement
- Brake Pads And Discs
- Brake Repairs
- Cambelt And Water Pump
- Car Radiator Repair
- Catalytic Converter
- Clutch Replacement
- Coil Springs
- Cost
- Exhaust Repairs
- Front And Rear Wheel Alignment
- Front Wheel Alignment
- Gearbox Repairs
- Head Gasket
- Hub
- Mobile Battery Replacement
- Puncture Repair
- Rear Wheel Alignment
- Starter Motor
- Suspension Repairs
- Timing Belt
- Timing Chain
- Wetbelt
- Windscreen Repair
- Windscreen Replacement
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Written by Ellie
Ellie is FixMyCar's content manager. She has over three years of experience writing about cars and regularly collaborates with automotive experts to provide trustworthy advice for drivers that is easy understand. Her work has been featured in Yahoo! Finance, iNews, The Daily Express and The Sun. She has a BA in English literature and an MA in creative writing from Durham University. Outside of work, Ellie follows F1 and eagerly awaits Ferrari's next era of dominance in the sport. She drives a Suzuki Swift.