Engine · Dacia Duster · Family car, SUV

Dacia Duster head gasket cost

£570 – £1,505Independent garage · United Kingdom
Book time 5.5 – 11.5 hMain dealer £835 – £2,560Parts £230 – £480Difficulty Professionals only

By country

CountryPartsLabourIndependent garageMain dealer
France€250 – €520€370 – €1,025€620 – €1,545€830 – €2,270
Belgium€255 – €530€340 – €970€595 – €1,500€780 – €2,115
SwitzerlandCHF 340 – CHF 700CHF 625 – CHF 1,710CHF 965 – CHF 2,410CHF 1,245 – CHF 3,305
Germany€250 – €520€455 – €1,370€705 – €1,890€970 – €2,840
Austria€260 – €535€485 – €1,425€740 – €1,960€1,010 – €2,805
Spain€245 – €505€255 – €740€500 – €1,245€620 – €1,680
Italy€245 – €510€230 – €685€475 – €1,195€595 – €1,575
Portugal€245 – €505€200 – €570€440 – €1,075€565 – €1,510
Netherlands€255 – €530€425 – €1,195€685 – €1,725€890 – €2,400
United Kingdom£230 – £480£340 – £1,025£570 – £1,505£835 – £2,560

What changes the price

On the Dacia Duster, access takes on average 5% less time than the average for its class (family car, suv), where the range is £590 – £1,560.

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.

Dacia Duster: other repairs

Oil and filter change£70 – £145Full manufacturer service£160 – £365Front brake pads£75 – £170Front brake discs and pads£175 – £355Rear brake pads£80 – £185Timing belt kit with water pump£310 – £760Timing chain kit£665 – £1,715Clutch kit£460 – £1,020Clutch and dual-mass flywheel£930 – £1,835Car battery£115 – £245Alternator£250 – £630Starter motor£195 – £545Front shock absorbers£215 – £460EGR valve£270 – £720Diesel particulate filter (DPF)£640 – £1,455Turbocharger£725 – £1,755Water pump£140 – £435Air conditioning regas£65 – £170Diesel injector£240 – £635Catalytic converter£380 – £1,040Spark plugs£55 – £185

Frequently asked questions

How much does a head gasket dacia duster cost?

At an independent garage, expect £570 to £1,505, parts and labour included. Main dealer: £835 – £2,560.

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 Duster: 5.5 – 11.5 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.