Autocar Repairs

Pricing

Guide to our Pricing

All prices include 20% VAT

Labour is charged at our stated hourly rate applied against manufactures’ recommended times for servicing, repairs and replacements. These times are adjusted when attending to damaged or corroded components.

Hourly Rate £144.00

Diagnostic Testing

View our information on diagnostic testing:

Stage 1: Initial Fault Code Reading. This does not diagnose any fault but offers indications. Can be a while you wait task.

Labour: £36.00
Average sundry items £3.60
Total avg. basic cost £39.60

Stage 2: (if req) We will further investigate and test up to one hour. We will ask permission to proceed if necessary.

Labour: £144.00
Average sundry items £9.00
Total avg. basic cost £153.00

Stage 3: (if req) Further time required to investigate charged in increments of 15 mins. Normal hourly rates apply.

Per Hour as reqd. £144.00
Please Note:
  • Parts and any necessary specialist procedures required will be charged separately
  • Estimates, both written and verbal, are subject to any further fault being found after dismantling or after repair of the original fault. In this event, work is stopped and owner is contacted immediately for confirmation to proceed.
  • Due to the nature of vehicle repairs we offer estimates and not quotes. Our estimates are calculated carefully to help prevent disappointment.

Air Conditioning / Refrigerant

Level 1: Pressure and temp tests, visual inspection, check compressor & clutch operating

Total Usual Cost No charge

Level 2: Level 1 plus (if residual pressure present) Regas. If system is empty a leak test will be necessary before refilling.

Labour: £72.00
Refrigerant R134A £14.20
Total avg. cost R134A £86.20
Additional cost R1234yf System £84.00

Level 3: Level 2 plus system service. Cabin filter charged extra if required.

Labour: £108.00
Refrigerant R134A £14.20
Total avg. cost R134A £136.00
Additional cost R1234yf System £84.00

Anti-Bacterial Treatment.

Labour: £36.00
Treatment £16.00
Total Avg. Cost £52.00
Please Note:
    • Total Avg. prices are for older R134A Systems
    • Newer, post-2014, R1234yf systems cost on average £84.00 extra due to higher refrigerant price.
    • Refrigerant is charged Per 100g as required and cost may be varied subject to system size.
    • Cabin filter, if required, is charged separately

There may be additional cost with complex systems in Prestige vehicles, we will advise.

 

Servicing Pricing

Note: Cabin, Air and Fuel filters are charged additionally as used

Compact and Economy Cars

Economy Cars Time Labour Parts Total
Standard, Annual 1.25 £156.00 £134.00 £290.00

Mid Range Cars

Mid Range Time Labour Parts Total
Standard, Annual 1.65 £205.00 £145.00 £350.00

Large Cars

Large Cars Time Labour Parts Total
Standard, Annual 1.9 £235 £160.00 £395.00

Prestige and 4x4

Prestige 4x4 Time Labour Parts Total
Standard, Annual 2..25 280.00 £185.00 £465.00

During Service

During Service Time Labour Parts Total
Brake Fluid Change 0.35 £46.80 £29.00 £75.60
Coolant Change 0.25 £31.20 £29.00 £60.20
Quantities may vary depending on vehicle

‘Industry Standard Service Schedules’ can be carried out by request. Prices similar to above but manufacturer’s schedules are not referred. These are used generally on older vehicles without regular service record or those with low use.