Engine · Car

Ignition coil cost

£50 – £140Independent garage · Family car, SUV · United Kingdom
Book time 0.2 – 0.5 hMain dealer £60 – £215Difficulty Manageable

By vehicle type

PartsLabourIndependent garageMain dealer
City car£30 – £65£10 – £55£40 – £120£50 – £185
Family car, SUV£35 – £85£10 – £55£50 – £140£60 – £215
Premium£55 – £145£10 – £55£65 – £200£85 – £295

Total incl. VAT · United Kingdom

By country

CountryHourly rateIndependent garageMain dealer
France€65 – €140€55 – €150€65 – €210
Belgium€60 – €125€55 – €150€65 – €200
SwitzerlandCHF 110 – CHF 210CHF 75 – CHF 220CHF 90 – CHF 295
Germany€80 – €190€55 – €165€70 – €240
Austria€85 – €185€60 – €175€70 – €240
Spain€45 – €90€50 – €130€55 – €175
Italy€40 – €80€45 – €130€55 – €170
Portugal€35 – €75€45 – €120€55 – €165
Netherlands€75 – €150€55 – €160€70 – €215
United Kingdom£60 – £170£50 – £140£60 – £215

Family car, SUV. Method

What changes the price

  • The hourly rate: it can double between a small-town independent and a city-centre dealer.

  • Parts quality: genuine, original-equipment brand or aftermarket.

  • Access: on some engines other parts must come off before the mechanic can reach the job.

Related problems

Frequently asked questions

How much does a ignition coil cost?

At an independent garage, expect £50 to £140, parts and labour included. Main dealer: £60 – £215.

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.

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. Book time: 0.2 – 0.5 h.

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.