Engine · Car

Spark plugs cost

£55 – £190Independent garage · Family car, SUV · United Kingdom
Book time 0.5 – 1 hMain dealer £75 – £310Difficulty ManageableRecommended interval 60,000 km

By vehicle type

PartsLabourIndependent garageMain dealer
City car£25 – £55£25 – £110£45 – £165£65 – £275
Family car, SUV£30 – £85£25 – £110£55 – £190£75 – £310
Premium£55 – £155£25 – £110£80 – £265£105 – £405

Total incl. VAT · United Kingdom

By country

CountryHourly rateIndependent garageMain dealer
France€65 – €140€60 – €200€80 – €285
Belgium€60 – €125€60 – €195€75 – €270
SwitzerlandCHF 110 – CHF 210CHF 90 – CHF 300CHF 115 – CHF 410
Germany€80 – €190€65 – €235€90 – €345
Austria€85 – €185€70 – €245€90 – €345
Spain€45 – €90€50 – €165€65 – €220
Italy€40 – €80€50 – €160€60 – €210
Portugal€35 – €75€50 – €145€60 – €205
Netherlands€75 – €150€65 – €220€85 – €300
United Kingdom£60 – £170£55 – £190£75 – £310

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

Engine cranks but won't startCar judders when acceleratingRough or unstable idleP0300 Random or multiple cylinder misfireP0301 Cylinder 1 misfire detectedP0302 Cylinder 2 misfire detectedP0303 Cylinder 3 misfire detectedP0304 Cylinder 4 misfire detected

Cost by model

Renault Clio£45 – £160Renault Mégane£55 – £190Renault Captur£55 – £190Renault Scénic£55 – £195Renault Twingo£45 – £160Peugeot 208£45 – £160Peugeot 308£55 – £190Peugeot 2008£55 – £190Peugeot 3008£55 – £195Peugeot 5008£55 – £195Citroën C3£45 – £160Citroën C4£55 – £190Citroën C5 Aircross£55 – £195Opel Corsa£45 – £160Dacia Sandero£45 – £150Dacia Duster£55 – £185Volkswagen Polo£45 – £160Volkswagen Golf£55 – £190Volkswagen Tiguan£60 – £200Volkswagen Passat£60 – £200Seat Ibiza£45 – £160Seat Leon£55 – £190Skoda Octavia£55 – £190Toyota Yaris£45 – £160Toyota Corolla£55 – £190Ford Fiesta£45 – £160Ford Focus£55 – £190Nissan Qashqai£55 – £195Fiat 500£45 – £150Fiat Panda£45 – £150Hyundai Tucson£55 – £195Kia Sportage£55 – £195Audi A3£80 – £275Audi A4£85 – £285BMW 1 Series£85 – £280BMW 3 Series£85 – £290Mercedes A-Class£85 – £280Mercedes C-Class£85 – £290

Frequently asked questions

How much does a spark plugs cost?

At an independent garage, expect £55 to £190, parts and labour included. Main dealer: £75 – £310.

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.