Suspension and steering · Dacia Sandero · City car

Dacia Sandero front shock absorbers cost

£175 – £385Independent garage · United Kingdom
Book time 1.5 – 2.5 hMain dealer £240 – £620Parts £90 – £185Difficulty Hard

By country

CountryPartsLabourIndependent garageMain dealer
France€100 – €200€90 – €205€190 – €405€245 – €575
Belgium€100 – €205€80 – €190€185 – €395€230 – €545
SwitzerlandCHF 135 – CHF 270CHF 150 – CHF 340CHF 285 – CHF 610CHF 360 – CHF 825
Germany€100 – €200€110 – €270€210 – €470€275 – €690
Austria€105 – €205€115 – €280€220 – €485€285 – €685
Spain€95 – €195€60 – €145€160 – €340€195 – €455
Italy€100 – €195€55 – €135€150 – €330€185 – €435
Portugal€95 – €195€45 – €115€145 – €305€180 – €420
Netherlands€100 – €205€100 – €235€205 – €440€260 – €605
United Kingdom£90 – £185£80 – £205£175 – £385£240 – £620

What changes the price

On the Dacia Sandero, access takes on average 10% less time than the average for its class (city car), where the range is £180 – £410.

Price for the pair. Shocks are always replaced in pairs on the same axle, ideally with top mounts. A wheel alignment is recommended afterwards.

Safety-critical part: have the work checked by a professional.

Dacia Sandero: other repairs

Oil and filter change£60 – £120Full manufacturer service£130 – £300Front brake pads£65 – £145Front brake discs and pads£135 – £275Rear brake pads£70 – £160Timing belt kit with water pump£245 – £635Timing chain kit£555 – £1,430Clutch kit£355 – £845Clutch and dual-mass flywheel£730 – £1,475Car battery£85 – £185Alternator£205 – £525Starter motor£165 – £480EGR valve£220 – £605Diesel particulate filter (DPF)£450 – £1,070Turbocharger£575 – £1,315Water pump£120 – £375Air conditioning regas£55 – £145Head gasket£490 – £1,340Diesel injector£190 – £525Catalytic converter£285 – £755Spark plugs£45 – £150

Frequently asked questions

How much does a front shock absorbers dacia sandero cost?

At an independent garage, expect £175 to £385, parts and labour included. Main dealer: £240 – £620.

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. Dacia Sandero: 1.5 – 2.5 h.

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.

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.