Engine · Toyota Corolla · Family car, SUV

Toyota Corolla head gasket cost

£590 – £1,560Independent garage · United Kingdom
Book time 6 – 12 hMain dealer £865 – £2,660Parts £230 – £480Difficulty Professionals only

By country

CountryPartsLabourIndependent garageMain dealer
France€250 – €520€390 – €1,080€640 – €1,600€860 – €2,355
Belgium€255 – €530€360 – €1,020€615 – €1,550€805 – €2,190
SwitzerlandCHF 340 – CHF 700CHF 660 – CHF 1,800CHF 1,000 – CHF 2,500CHF 1,290 – CHF 3,435
Germany€250 – €520€480 – €1,440€730 – €1,960€1,010 – €2,955
Austria€260 – €535€510 – €1,500€770 – €2,035€1,045 – €2,915
Spain€245 – €505€270 – €780€515 – €1,285€640 – €1,735
Italy€245 – €510€240 – €720€485 – €1,230€610 – €1,620
Portugal€245 – €505€210 – €600€455 – €1,105€580 – €1,555
Netherlands€255 – €530€450 – €1,260€705 – €1,790€925 – €2,490
United Kingdom£230 – £480£360 – £1,080£590 – £1,560£865 – £2,660

What changes the price

On the Toyota Corolla, labour time is 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.

Toyota Corolla: 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 – £780Timing chain kit£680 – £1,770Clutch kit£470 – £1,055Clutch and dual-mass flywheel£945 – £1,870Car battery£115 – £245Alternator£255 – £640Starter motor£200 – £555Front shock absorbers£220 – £475EGR valve£275 – £740Diesel particulate filter (DPF)£640 – £1,465Turbocharger£730 – £1,780Water pump£145 – £455Air conditioning regas£65 – £175Diesel injector£245 – £650Catalytic converter£380 – £1,055Spark plugs£55 – £190

Frequently asked questions

How much does a head gasket toyota corolla cost?

At an independent garage, expect £590 to £1,560, parts and labour included. Main dealer: £865 – £2,660.

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. Toyota Corolla: 6 – 12 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.