Servicing · Car

Oil and filter change cost

£70 – £150Independent garage · Family car, SUV · United Kingdom
Book time 0.5 – 1 hMain dealer £100 – £240Difficulty ManageableRecommended interval 15,000 km / 1 year

By vehicle type

PartsLabourIndependent garageMain dealer
City car£30 – £55£30 – £70£60 – £125£85 – £210
Family car, SUV£40 – £80£30 – £70£70 – £150£100 – £240
Premium£70 – £130£30 – £70£100 – £200£130 – £305

Total incl. VAT · United Kingdom

By country

CountryHourly rateIndependent garageMain dealer
France€65 – €140€80 – €155€100 – €225
Belgium€60 – €125€75 – €155€95 – €215
SwitzerlandCHF 110 – CHF 210CHF 115 – CHF 235CHF 145 – CHF 315
Germany€80 – €190€85 – €180€110 – €265
Austria€85 – €185€90 – €190€115 – €260
Spain€45 – €90€65 – €135€80 – €180
Italy€40 – €80€65 – €130€80 – €170
Portugal€35 – €75€60 – €120€75 – €165
Netherlands€75 – €150€85 – €170€105 – €235
United Kingdom£60 – £170£70 – £150£100 – £240

Family car, SUV. Method

What changes the price

Price mostly depends on oil volume and the grade the manufacturer requires (0W20, 5W30 C3, VW 504.00…). A diesel SUV engine can take 5.5 to 7 litres.

  • 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

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Cost by model

Renault Clio£60 – £125Renault Mégane£70 – £150Renault Captur£70 – £150Renault Scénic£75 – £155Renault Twingo£60 – £125Peugeot 208£60 – £125Peugeot 308£70 – £150Peugeot 2008£70 – £150Peugeot 3008£75 – £155Peugeot 5008£75 – £155Citroën C3£60 – £125Citroën C4£70 – £150Citroën C5 Aircross£75 – £155Opel Corsa£60 – £125Dacia Sandero£60 – £120Dacia Duster£70 – £145Volkswagen Polo£60 – £125Volkswagen Golf£70 – £150Volkswagen Tiguan£75 – £155Volkswagen Passat£75 – £155Seat Ibiza£60 – £125Seat Leon£70 – £150Skoda Octavia£70 – £150Toyota Yaris£60 – £125Toyota Corolla£70 – £150Ford Fiesta£60 – £125Ford Focus£70 – £150Nissan Qashqai£75 – £155Fiat 500£60 – £120Fiat Panda£60 – £120Hyundai Tucson£75 – £155Kia Sportage£75 – £155Audi A3£100 – £210Audi A4£105 – £215BMW 1 Series£105 – £210BMW 3 Series£105 – £220Mercedes A-Class£105 – £210Mercedes C-Class£105 – £220

Frequently asked questions

How much does a oil and filter change cost?

At an independent garage, expect £70 to £150, parts and labour included. Main dealer: £100 – £240.

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: 0.5 – 1 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.