Suspension and steering · Peugeot 308 · Family car, SUV

Peugeot 308 front shock absorbers cost

£220 – £475Independent garage · United Kingdom
Book time 1.5 – 2.5 hMain dealer £300 – £750Parts £130 – £250Difficulty Hard

By country

CountryPartsLabourIndependent garageMain dealer
France€140 – €270€100 – €225€240 – €495€305 – €700
Belgium€145 – €275€90 – €215€235 – €490€290 – €670
SwitzerlandCHF 190 – CHF 365CHF 165 – CHF 375CHF 355 – CHF 740CHF 440 – CHF 1,000
Germany€140 – €270€120 – €300€260 – €570€340 – €825
Austria€145 – €280€130 – €315€270 – €590€355 – €825
Spain€135 – €260€70 – €165€205 – €425€245 – €565
Italy€135 – €265€60 – €150€195 – €415€240 – €545
Portugal€135 – €260€55 – €125€190 – €385€230 – €530
Netherlands€145 – €275€115 – €265€255 – €540€320 – €735
United Kingdom£130 – £250£90 – £225£220 – £475£300 – £750

What changes the price

On the Peugeot 308, labour time is average for its class (family car, suv), where the range is £220 – £475.

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.

Peugeot 308: other repairs

Oil and filter change£70 – £150Full manufacturer service£160 – £375Front brake pads£80 – £175Front brake discs and pads£175 – £365Rear brake pads£85 – £190Timing belt kit with water pump£315 – £780Wet timing belt (PureTech)£575 – £1,315Timing chain kit£680 – £1,770Clutch kit£470 – £1,055Clutch and dual-mass flywheel£945 – £1,870Car battery£115 – £245Alternator£255 – £640Starter motor£200 – £555EGR valve£275 – £740Diesel particulate filter (DPF)£640 – £1,465Turbocharger£730 – £1,780Water pump£145 – £455Air conditioning regas£65 – £175Head gasket£590 – £1,560Diesel injector£245 – £650Catalytic converter£380 – £1,055Spark plugs£55 – £190

Frequently asked questions

How much does a front shock absorbers peugeot 308 cost?

At an independent garage, expect £220 to £475, parts and labour included. Main dealer: £300 – £750.

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. Peugeot 308: 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.