Exhaust and emissions · Car

EGR valve cost

£275 – £740Independent garage · Family car, SUV · United Kingdom
Book time 1.5 – 3.5 hMain dealer £360 – £1,145Difficulty Hard

By vehicle type

PartsLabourIndependent garageMain dealer
City car£140 – £320£90 – £315£230 – £635£310 – £1,015
Family car, SUV£185 – £425£90 – £315£275 – £740£360 – £1,145
Premium£275 – £690£90 – £315£365 – £1,005£465 – £1,490

Total incl. VAT · United Kingdom

By country

CountryHourly rateIndependent garageMain dealer
France€65 – €140€300 – €775€375 – €1,090
Belgium€60 – €125€295 – €765€360 – €1,045
SwitzerlandCHF 110 – CHF 210CHF 435 – CHF 1,145CHF 535 – CHF 1,540
Germany€80 – €190€320 – €880€410 – €1,265
Austria€85 – €185€335 – €910€425 – €1,265
Spain€45 – €90€260 – €675€315 – €895
Italy€40 – €80€255 – €660€310 – €865
Portugal€35 – €75€245 – €620€300 – €845
Netherlands€75 – €150€315 – €835€390 – €1,135
United Kingdom£60 – £170£275 – £740£360 – £1,145

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.

Related problems

Car judders when acceleratingLoss of power and limp modeWhite smoke from exhaustBlack smoke when acceleratingRough or unstable idleCar keeps stallingP0299 Turbocharger underboostP0400 Exhaust gas recirculation flowP0401 EGR flow insufficientP0402 EGR flow excessiveP0403 EGR control circuitP0404 EGR control circuit range or performance

Cost by model

Renault Clio£225 – £620Renault Mégane£275 – £740Renault Captur£275 – £740Renault Scénic£280 – £755Renault Twingo£225 – £620Peugeot 208£225 – £620Peugeot 308£275 – £740Peugeot 2008£275 – £740Peugeot 3008£280 – £755Peugeot 5008£280 – £755Citroën C3£225 – £620Citroën C4£275 – £740Citroën C5 Aircross£280 – £755Opel Corsa£225 – £620Dacia Sandero£220 – £605Dacia Duster£270 – £720Volkswagen Polo£225 – £620Volkswagen Golf£275 – £740Volkswagen Tiguan£285 – £770Volkswagen Passat£285 – £770Seat Ibiza£225 – £620Seat Leon£275 – £740Skoda Octavia£275 – £740Toyota Yaris£225 – £620Toyota Corolla£275 – £740Ford Fiesta£225 – £620Ford Focus£275 – £740Nissan Qashqai£280 – £755Fiat 500£220 – £605Fiat Panda£220 – £605Hyundai Tucson£280 – £755Kia Sportage£280 – £755Audi A3£375 – £1,035Audi A4£385 – £1,070BMW 1 Series£380 – £1,050BMW 3 Series£390 – £1,085Mercedes A-Class£380 – £1,050Mercedes C-Class£390 – £1,085

Frequently asked questions

How much does a egr valve cost?

At an independent garage, expect £275 to £740, parts and labour included. Main dealer: £360 – £1,145.

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: 1.5 – 3.5 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.