Exhaust and emissions · Car

Catalytic converter cost

£380 – £1,055Independent garage · Family car, SUV · United Kingdom

Book time 1 – 2.5 hMain dealer £470 – £1,500Difficulty Hard

By vehicle type

	Parts	Labour	Independent garage	Main dealer
City car	£230 – £550	£60 – £225	£290 – £775	£365 – £1,145
Family car, SUV	£320 – £830	£60 – £225	£380 – £1,055	£470 – £1,500
Premium	£550 – £1,750	£60 – £225	£610 – £1,975	£735 – £2,695

Total incl. VAT · United Kingdom

By country

Country	Hourly rate	Independent garage	Main dealer
France	€65 – €140	€415 – €1,125	€495 – €1,520
Belgium	€60 – €125	€415 – €1,130	€495 – €1,505
Switzerland	CHF 110 – CHF 210	CHF 585 – CHF 1,590	CHF 695 – CHF 2,105
Germany	€80 – €190	€430 – €1,200	€525 – €1,645
Austria	€85 – €185	€445 – €1,240	€540 – €1,670
Spain	€45 – €90	€385 – €1,035	€450 – €1,360
Italy	€40 – €80	€385 – €1,030	€450 – €1,345
Portugal	€35 – €75	€375 – €1,000	€440 – €1,320
Netherlands	€75 – €150	€430 – €1,180	€515 – €1,570
United Kingdom	£60 – £170	£380 – £1,055	£470 – £1,500

Family car, SUV. Method

What changes the price

The hourly rate: it can double between a small-town independent and a city-centre dealer.
Parts quality: genuine, original-equipment brand or aftermarket.
Access: on some engines other parts must come off before the mechanic can reach the job.

Cost by model

Renault Clio£285 – £765 Renault Mégane£380 – £1,055 Renault Captur£380 – £1,055 Renault Scénic£385 – £1,065 Renault Twingo£285 – £765 Peugeot 208£285 – £765 Peugeot 308£380 – £1,055 Peugeot 2008£380 – £1,055 Peugeot 3008£385 – £1,065 Peugeot 5008£385 – £1,065 Citroën C3£285 – £765 Citroën C4£380 – £1,055 Citroën C5 Aircross£385 – £1,065 Opel Corsa£285 – £765 Dacia Sandero£285 – £755 Dacia Duster£380 – £1,040 Volkswagen Polo£285 – £765 Volkswagen Golf£380 – £1,055 Volkswagen Tiguan£390 – £1,075 Volkswagen Passat£390 – £1,075 Seat Ibiza£285 – £765 Seat Leon£380 – £1,055 Skoda Octavia£380 – £1,055 Toyota Yaris£285 – £765 Toyota Corolla£380 – £1,055 Ford Fiesta£285 – £765 Ford Focus£380 – £1,055 Nissan Qashqai£385 – £1,065 Fiat 500£285 – £755 Fiat Panda£285 – £755 Hyundai Tucson£385 – £1,065 Kia Sportage£385 – £1,065 Audi A3£620 – £1,995 Audi A4£625 – £2,020 BMW 1 Series£620 – £2,005 BMW 3 Series£625 – £2,030 Mercedes A-Class£620 – £2,005 Mercedes C-Class£625 – £2,030

Frequently asked questions

How much does a catalytic converter cost?

At an independent garage, expect £380 to £1,055, parts and labour included. Main dealer: £470 – £1,500.

Why is the dealer more expensive?

Dealer hourly rates run 40 to 60% higher on average, and genuine parts cost more than their original-equipment equivalents. Under EU rules, servicing outside the dealer network does not void the manufacturer warranty.

What is book time?

It is the reference time set for a given job. Garages bill that time even if they work faster. If a quote shows far more hours than book time, ask why. Book time: 1 – 2.5 h.

Data updated October 2026. Indicative estimate. MecaScan cannot see your vehicle: always have a diagnosis confirmed by a professional, and never work on brakes, steering or airbags without the skills.