Timing · Car

Timing belt kit with water pump cost

£315 – £780Independent garage · Family car, SUV · United Kingdom
Book time 2.5 – 5 hMain dealer £440 – £1,280Difficulty Professionals onlyRecommended interval 120,000 km / 6 years

By vehicle type

PartsLabourIndependent garageMain dealer
City car£110 – £230£150 – £450£260 – £680£375 – £1,150
Family car, SUV£165 – £330£150 – £450£315 – £780£440 – £1,280
Premium£275 – £600£150 – £450£425 – £1,050£565 – £1,625

Total incl. VAT · United Kingdom

By country

CountryHourly rateIndependent garageMain dealer
France€65 – €140€345 – €810€445 – €1,170
Belgium€60 – €125€335 – €790€425 – €1,100
SwitzerlandCHF 110 – CHF 210CHF 520 – CHF 1,235CHF 655 – CHF 1,680
Germany€80 – €190€380 – €960€505 – €1,420
Austria€85 – €185€400 – €995€525 – €1,405
Spain€45 – €90€285 – €675€350 – €905
Italy€40 – €80€275 – €655€340 – €860
Portugal€35 – €75€260 – €600€325 – €830
Netherlands€75 – €150€370 – €890€475 – €1,225
United Kingdom£60 – £170£315 – £780£440 – £1,280

Family car, SUV. Method

What changes the price

It is one of the most billed jobs in Europe and the one with the widest quote gaps. A belt that snaps on an interference engine wrecks the valves, and the bill then often exceeds €2,000.

  • 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 startEngine overheatingBelt squeal on start-upP0016 Crankshaft and camshaft position correlation (bank 1)P0217 Engine over-temperature conditionP0340 Camshaft position sensor A circuitP0341 Camshaft position sensor A range or performance

Cost by model

Renault Clio£255 – £660Renault Mégane£315 – £780Renault Captur£315 – £780Renault Scénic£325 – £805Renault Twingo£255 – £660Peugeot 208£255 – £660Peugeot 308£315 – £780Peugeot 2008£315 – £780Peugeot 3008£325 – £805Peugeot 5008£325 – £805Citroën C3£255 – £660Citroën C4£315 – £780Citroën C5 Aircross£325 – £805Opel Corsa£255 – £660Dacia Sandero£245 – £635Dacia Duster£310 – £760Volkswagen Polo£255 – £660Volkswagen Golf£315 – £780Volkswagen Tiguan£330 – £825Volkswagen Passat£330 – £825Seat Ibiza£255 – £660Seat Leon£315 – £780Skoda Octavia£315 – £780Toyota Yaris£255 – £660Toyota Corolla£315 – £780Ford Fiesta£255 – £660Ford Focus£315 – £780Nissan Qashqai£325 – £805Fiat 500£245 – £635Fiat Panda£245 – £635Hyundai Tucson£325 – £805Kia Sportage£325 – £805Audi A3£440 – £1,095Audi A4£455 – £1,140BMW 1 Series£450 – £1,115BMW 3 Series£465 – £1,160Mercedes A-Class£450 – £1,115Mercedes C-Class£465 – £1,160

Frequently asked questions

How much does a timing belt kit with water pump cost?

At an independent garage, expect £315 to £780, parts and labour included. Main dealer: £440 – £1,280.

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: 2.5 – 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.