Engine · Audi A4 · Premium

Audi A4 head gasket cost

£800 – £2,170Independent garage · United Kingdom
Book time 7 – 14.5 hMain dealer £1,145 – £3,585Parts £370 – £875Difficulty Professionals only

By country

CountryPartsLabourIndependent garageMain dealer
France€400 – €950€470 – €1,295€870 – €2,245€1,145 – €3,250
Belgium€410 – €970€430 – €1,225€840 – €2,195€1,080 – €3,060
SwitzerlandCHF 540 – CHF 1,285CHF 790 – CHF 2,160CHF 1,330 – CHF 3,445CHF 1,700 – CHF 4,690
Germany€400 – €950€575 – €1,730€975 – €2,680€1,325 – €3,970
Austria€410 – €980€610 – €1,800€1,025 – €2,780€1,375 – €3,935
Spain€390 – €920€325 – €935€710 – €1,860€880 – €2,495
Italy€390 – €930€290 – €865€680 – €1,795€845 – €2,360
Portugal€390 – €920€250 – €720€640 – €1,640€805 – €2,280
Netherlands€410 – €970€540 – €1,510€950 – €2,480€1,225 – €3,420
United Kingdom£370 – £875£430 – £1,295£800 – £2,170£1,145 – £3,585

What changes the price

On the Audi A4, access takes on average 20% more time than the average for its class (premium), where the range is £730 – £1,955.

The quote should state whether the cylinder head is checked and skimmed (machining, €150 to €350 subcontracted). Without that check the repair often does not last.

Audi A4: other repairs

Oil and filter change£105 – £215Full manufacturer service£245 – £585Front brake pads£115 – £265Front brake discs and pads£280 – £625Rear brake pads£120 – £280Timing belt kit with water pump£455 – £1,140Timing chain kit£985 – £2,675Clutch kit£655 – £1,585Clutch and dual-mass flywheel£1,280 – £2,705Car battery£180 – £395Alternator£410 – £1,050Starter motor£300 – £870Front shock absorbers£340 – £785EGR valve£385 – £1,070Diesel particulate filter (DPF)£935 – £2,715Turbocharger£1,045 – £2,765Water pump£210 – £670Air conditioning regas£90 – £255Diesel injector£350 – £960Catalytic converter£625 – £2,020Spark plugs£85 – £285

Frequently asked questions

How much does a head gasket audi a4 cost?

At an independent garage, expect £800 to £2,170, parts and labour included. Main dealer: £1,145 – £3,585.

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. Audi A4: 7 – 14.5 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.