Avg UK Cost: £460 – £1,412
Timing Chain Cost UK
See how much timing chain typically costs in the UK. Our estimates are based on manufacturer labour standards and current parts pricing across budget, mid-range, and OEM tiers.
Major engine-out job on many models
Timing Chain Cost Estimate
Based on UK average labour rates • Standard Car
Typical Total Cost
£460 – £1,412
Labour
Low
5.0h
≈ £380
Average
8.0h
≈ £608
High
12.0h
≈ £912
Parts
Budget£80 – £150
Mid-range£150 – £300
OEM£250 – £500
Cost by Vehicle Make
Premium makes typically cost 20-30% more due to complex engineering, specialist tooling, and higher parts pricing.
Premium Brands(9 makes)
Standard Brands(16 makes)
Citroën£460 – £1,412Ford£460 – £1,412Honda£460 – £1,412Hyundai£460 – £1,412Jeep£460 – £1,412Kia£460 – £1,412Mazda£460 – £1,412MG£460 – £1,412Nissan£460 – £1,412Peugeot£460 – £1,412Renault£460 – £1,412Škoda£460 – £1,412Subaru£460 – £1,412Toyota£460 – £1,412Vauxhall£460 – £1,412Volkswagen£460 – £1,412
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