Cooling · Car

Water pump cost

£145 – £455Independent garage · Family car, SUV · United Kingdom
Book time 1.5 – 3.5 hMain dealer £215 – £775Difficulty Hard

By vehicle type

PartsLabourIndependent garageMain dealer
City car£35 – £90£90 – £315£125 – £405£190 – £715
Family car, SUV£55 – £140£90 – £315£145 – £455£215 – £775
Premium£100 – £295£90 – £315£190 – £610£265 – £980

Total incl. VAT · United Kingdom

By country

CountryHourly rateIndependent garageMain dealer
France€65 – €140€160 – €465€210 – €685
Belgium€60 – €125€150 – €450€200 – €635
SwitzerlandCHF 110 – CHF 210CHF 245 – CHF 730CHF 320 – CHF 1,000
Germany€80 – €190€180 – €570€250 – €860
Austria€85 – €185€190 – €590€260 – €850
Spain€45 – €90€125 – €375€155 – €505
Italy€40 – €80€120 – €355€150 – €470
Portugal€35 – €75€110 – €320€140 – €450
Netherlands€75 – €150€175 – €520€230 – €725
United Kingdom£60 – £170£145 – £455£215 – £775

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 overheatingBelt squeal on start-upP0217 Engine over-temperature condition

Cost by model

Renault Clio£120 – £390Renault Mégane£145 – £455Renault Captur£145 – £455Renault Scénic£150 – £470Renault Twingo£120 – £390Peugeot 208£120 – £390Peugeot 308£145 – £455Peugeot 2008£145 – £455Peugeot 3008£150 – £470Peugeot 5008£150 – £470Citroën C3£120 – £390Citroën C4£145 – £455Citroën C5 Aircross£150 – £470Opel Corsa£120 – £390Dacia Sandero£120 – £375Dacia Duster£140 – £435Volkswagen Polo£120 – £390Volkswagen Golf£145 – £455Volkswagen Tiguan£155 – £485Volkswagen Passat£155 – £485Seat Ibiza£120 – £390Seat Leon£145 – £455Skoda Octavia£145 – £455Toyota Yaris£120 – £390Toyota Corolla£145 – £455Ford Fiesta£120 – £390Ford Focus£145 – £455Nissan Qashqai£150 – £470Fiat 500£120 – £375Fiat Panda£120 – £375Hyundai Tucson£150 – £470Kia Sportage£150 – £470Audi A3£200 – £640Audi A4£210 – £670BMW 1 Series£205 – £655BMW 3 Series£215 – £690Mercedes A-Class£205 – £655Mercedes C-Class£215 – £690

Frequently asked questions

How much does a water pump cost?

At an independent garage, expect £145 to £455, parts and labour included. Main dealer: £215 – £775.

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: 1.5 – 3.5 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.