Engine · Dacia Sandero · City car

Dacia Sandero head gasket cost

£490 – £1,340Independent garage · United Kingdom
Book time 5.5 – 11 hMain dealer £730 – £2,315Parts £165 – £370Difficulty Professionals only

By country

CountryPartsLabourIndependent garageMain dealer
France€180 – €400€350 – €970€530 – €1,370€720 – €2,030
Belgium€185 – €410€325 – €920€510 – €1,325€670 – €1,880
SwitzerlandCHF 245 – CHF 540CHF 595 – CHF 1,620CHF 835 – CHF 2,160CHF 1,090 – CHF 2,970
Germany€180 – €400€430 – €1,295€610 – €1,695€855 – €2,570
Austria€185 – €410€460 – €1,350€645 – €1,760€890 – €2,535
Spain€175 – €390€245 – €700€420 – €1,090€525 – €1,475
Italy€175 – €390€215 – €650€390 – €1,040€500 – €1,375
Portugal€175 – €390€190 – €540€365 – €930€470 – €1,315
Netherlands€185 – €410€405 – €1,135€590 – €1,540€780 – €2,150
United Kingdom£165 – £370£325 – £970£490 – £1,340£730 – £2,315

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 £525 – £1,450.

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 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 – £480Front shock absorbers£175 – £385EGR valve£220 – £605Diesel particulate filter (DPF)£450 – £1,070Turbocharger£575 – £1,315Water pump£120 – £375Air conditioning regas£55 – £145Diesel injector£190 – £525Catalytic converter£285 – £755Spark plugs£45 – £150

Frequently asked questions

How much does a head gasket dacia sandero cost?

At an independent garage, expect £490 to £1,340, parts and labour included. Main dealer: £730 – £2,315.

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: 5.5 – 11 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.