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Recent Reviews Related to Ball Joint Replacement

R Bluck Motor Repairs

Mobile mechanic in Swindon, 15 years of experience

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22nd May 2019

Rating: 5.0 out of 5

“I have not written a review on anything before but Russell and his colleague were so efficient that I have decided to write one.
They kept me up to date on attendance (slightly delayed as a part had not turned up on time) and when on site, replaced the ball joint I had tried to remove unsuccessfully and fitted the new one even though my attempt had made the job more difficult by me displacing the suspension wish bone. They were friendly and communicated clearly the procedures needed“
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PETER

Volvo XC90 • Lower ball joint replacement - front (driver side)

8th January 2016

Rating: 5.0 out of 5

“Great job, on time and very friendly would recommend”

PETER

Ford Focus • Service - Major

L&g Auto Mobile Mechanic

Garage in Bristol, 24 years of experience

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17th May 2019

Rating: 5.0 out of 5

“Jason was great, very honest and reliable, I explained the issue and what the garage had told me I needed doing which turned out that if I had gone with the garage had said and have the garage do the repair I would have been ripped off as it wasn't a ball joint after all. So I am glad that Jason explained and was honest about it. Definalty would recommend him.“
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MARTYN

Peugeot 208 • Lower ball joint replacement - front (passenger side)

24th April 2019

Rating: 5.0 out of 5

“Excellent service. My clutch was changed in 5/6 hours outside my house. No negatives”

STEPHEN

Toyota Corolla • Clutch replacement

Princess Road Tyres

Garage in Durham, 15 years of experience

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15th May 2019

Rating: 4.0 out of 5

“The mechanic obviously has experience because the ball joint is replaced, so I’m happy.”

JANE

Hyundai ix20 • Lower ball joint replacement - front (driver side)

2nd May 2019

Rating: 5.0 out of 5

“He was great, friendly and new what he was taking about. Very punctual, good price as well”

ISABELLA

Mazda Mazda3 • Brake pads replacement - front (all)

Amc Tyres Ltd

Garage in Croydon, 12 years of experience

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16th April 2019

Rating: 4.3 out of 5

“All good arrived early the guys got on with it straight away,car now driving great.”

PAUL

Ford Fiesta • Lower ball joint replacement - front (passenger side)

22nd April 2019

Rating: 5.0 out of 5

“Mehboob was very knowledgable and friendly. His work saved me a lot of money as it was a pre-purchase survey that spotted some key issues with a car I had been set on buying.”

BOSUN

Vauxhall Corsa • Basic Pre-purchase Inspection

Restomech

Garage in Worcester, 6 years of experience

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8th April 2019

Rating: 5.0 out of 5

“Rob was extremely helpful super easy to talk to, very knowledgeable, he was extremely punctual he phoned me to see if I was happy for him to come earlier than my allotted time, which was great, he did exactly what was asked of him I would definitely use him again.”

JOSHUA

Ford Fiesta • Lower ball joint replacement - front (driver side)

15th March 2018

Rating: 5.0 out of 5

“Rob was a great asset to your company. I would recommend him to anyone, punctual, friendly and a genuine guy.”

ANGELA

Land Rover Freelander • Battery replacement

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How much does a Ball Joint replacement cost?

Labour times and part prices vary depending on the particular vehicle, but to give you an idea here are some examples.

Car	Franchise Dealer estimate	Independent Garage estimate	ClickMechanic	Saving
Car2008 Hyundai Tucson	Franchise Dealer Est.£72 - £83	Independent Garage Est.£48 - £53	ClickMechanic Est.£48 - £54	Saving33%
Car2013 Kia Carens	Franchise Dealer Est.£102 - £115	Independent Garage Est.£67 - £76	ClickMechanic Est.£68 - £77	Saving33%
Car2012 SEAT Altea	Franchise Dealer Est.£86 - £103	Independent Garage Est.£51 - £66	ClickMechanic Est.£52 - £67	Saving37%
Car2007 Hyundai Tucson	Franchise Dealer Est.£73 - £84	Independent Garage Est.£49 - £54	ClickMechanic Est.£49 - £55	Saving33%
Car2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class	Franchise Dealer Est.£182 - £209	Independent Garage Est.£78 - £92	ClickMechanic Est.£79 - £93	Saving55%

Want to learn more about Ball Joint replacements?

Read our short guide with information on costs, symptoms and more.

What does a Ball Joint do?

Ball joints are used throughout a car's suspension system, most prominently at the front of the car, and enable a flexible and fluid connection between the uprights / wheel hubs and the other parts of the suspension and steering. Ball joints are aspherical bearings that consists of a (cup-like) socket in which a bearing stud (ball-shaped) can move around freely, much like the hip or shoulder joint of a human being. The ball is usually kept in place by an internal spring and is encased by a rubber boot.

One application of a ball joint is for the steering system where it connects the steering arm's tie rod end to a wheel's upright. Equally, it connects an upright to the upper and lower control arms of the suspension. This enables the linkages to move flexibly as the wheel moves, transfering the forces from the wheel to the suspension.

How do you know there is something wrong with the Ball Joint?

When the car vibrates whilst driving, noticeable through the steering wheel.
When the car feels unstable or pulls to one side.
When there is a thudding or clunking noise coming from one of the wheels on the car.
When the car's tyres have worn exponentially.
When the steering 'sticks' when turning the steering wheel.
When there is a squeaking noise when cornering, stopping or going over a bump.

When should you consider a Ball Joint replacement?

Over time, the ball joints can wear out, as most moving components of the suspension they are prone to deterioration. Sometimes the ball joints dry out if they have not been lubricated correctly, which leads to increased friction and, for example, heavier steering. In some cases the steering might even stick. Eventually, due to wear the ball joints can become loose leading to imprecise steering and handling, usually identified by a 'woolly' steering feel.

Further signs that there is an issue with a ball joint can also be identified when going over bumps, stopping the car or going around a corner. A thudding or clunking noise coming from the suspension will then point to problem with a ball joint. In turn, this can unbalance the car's wheel alignment, in turn leading to increased tyre wear. In more severe cases a ball joint can fail outright leading to a potentially dangerous situation where you, as a driver, can lose control over the vehicle.

Addressing issues timely and professionally is therefore key to ensure a safe driving experience. Should you experience suspension problems then it is advisable that you have it inspected and, if necessary, have the faulty ball joint replaced. Always service the ball joints as and when stipulated in the guidelines set out by your car's manufacturer.

What happens during a Ball Joint replacement?

The mechanic will jack the car safely and remove the wheels.
The mechanic will inspect the ball joints.
If necessary the mechanic will replace the faulty ball joint.
The mechanic will advise if other components need to be replaced.
The mechanic will re-align the wheels.
The mechanic will re-check the suspension and test drive the car.
If necessary, the mechanic will make adjustments.

How much does a Ball Joint Replacement cost?

The cost of a Ball Joint replacement depends on your car and what parts your car's manufacturer recommends using for the replacement. Find out what you could save by having your ball joint replaced by ClickMechanic, by selecting your car at the top of this page!

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These estimates may include Rear ball joint - lower, Front ball joint - upper, Rear ball joint - upper, Front ball joint - lower, Front ball joint - lower, Front ball joint - upper and/or Rear ball joint - lower

48 manufacturers for Ball Joint Replacement

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Alfa Romeo Parts costs: £34 - £58 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 34	£105	£79 - £105	£141 - £185	Get exact price
Audi Parts costs: £47 - £80 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 977	£121	£88 - £127	£161 - £235	Get exact price
Austin Parts costs: £23 - £28 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 114	£80	£66 - £66	£113 - £113	Get exact price
Bentley Parts costs: £170 - £282 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 6	£307	£216 - £282	£295 - £375	Get exact price
BMW Parts costs: £50 - £111 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 709	£160	£107 - £173	£226 - £343	Get exact price
Cadillac Parts costs: £62 - £74 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 1	£130	£107 - £107	£165 - £165	Get exact price
Chevrolet Parts costs: £33 - £55 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 99	£95	£70 - £106	£114 - £176	Get exact price
Chrysler Parts costs: £50 - £126 Labour time: 1-3 hours # of quotes: 177	£188	£141 - £237	£253 - £407	Get exact price
Citroen Parts costs: £26 - £54 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 1371	£107	£57 - £116	£87 - £182	Get exact price
Dacia Parts costs: £26 - £58 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 2	£137	£111 - £134	£200 - £229	Get exact price
Daewoo Parts costs: £30 - £38 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 17	£116	£93 - £99	£160 - £172	Get exact price
Daihatsu Parts costs: £95 - £125 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 15	£150	£140 - £151	£203 - £218	Get exact price
Dodge Parts costs: £59 - £74 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 25	£119	£89 - £125	£131 - £200	Get exact price
DS Parts costs: £33 - £40 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 1	£142	£99 - £99	£171 - £171	Get exact price
Ferrari Parts costs: £131 - £158 Labour time: 2-3 hours # of quotes: 2	£283	£240 - £240	£374 - £374	Get exact price
Fiat Parts costs: £20 - £101 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 319	£122	£66 - £150	£100 - £211	Get exact price
Ford Parts costs: £31 - £52 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 2430	£117	£86 - £126	£135 - £200	Get exact price
Honda Parts costs: £25 - £66 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 650	£109	£66 - £117	£109 - £186	Get exact price
Hyundai Parts costs: £26 - £53 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 413	£88	£63 - £101	£98 - £155	Get exact price
Isuzu Parts costs: £87 - £108 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 80	£168	£165 - £172	£259 - £270	Get exact price
Iveco Parts costs: £59 - £82 Labour time: 2-3 hours # of quotes: 10	£200	£189 - £208	£330 - £359	Get exact price
Jaguar Parts costs: £60 - £78 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 122	£131	£106 - £130	£194 - £253	Get exact price
Jeep Parts costs: £41 - £59 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 159	£113	£70 - £147	£110 - £267	Get exact price
Kia Parts costs: £32 - £59 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 472	£82	£63 - £97	£93 - £143	Get exact price
Land Rover Parts costs: £33 - £58 Labour time: 1-3 hours # of quotes: 1193	£134	£85 - £154	£166 - £318	Get exact price
LDV Parts costs: £45 - £62 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 101	£82	£70 - £76	£103 - £111	Get exact price
Lexus Parts costs: £44 - £96 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 165	£138	£94 - £137	£186 - £249	Get exact price
Mazda Parts costs: £19 - £70 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 250	£104	£64 - £114	£111 - £178	Get exact price
Mercedes-Benz Parts costs: £37 - £74 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 1398	£133	£94 - £144	£196 - £294	Get exact price
MG Parts costs: £28 - £35 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 188	£98	£93 - £97	£163 - £170	Get exact price
MINI Parts costs: £47 - £64 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 734	£110	£79 - £115	£144 - £235	Get exact price
Mitsubishi Parts costs: £32 - £70 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 90	£138	£94 - £154	£155 - £248	Get exact price
Nissan Parts costs: £26 - £67 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 399	£133	£82 - £138	£134 - £218	Get exact price
Peugeot Parts costs: £29 - £107 Labour time: 1-3 hours # of quotes: 2007	£143	£93 - £203	£157 - £325	Get exact price
Peugeot Talbot Parts costs: £18 - £22 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 2	£128	£86 - £86	£153 - £153	Get exact price
Porsche Parts costs: £55 - £142 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 10	£140	£90 - £164	£137 - £233	Get exact price
Renault Parts costs: £26 - £58 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 1637	£104	£53 - £122	£79 - £191	Get exact price
Rover Parts costs: £27 - £36 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 33	£99	£79 - £88	£136 - £152	Get exact price
Saab Parts costs: £61 - £95 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 75	£128	£93 - £141	£137 - £219	Get exact price
SEAT Parts costs: £37 - £60 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 377	£94	£76 - £102	£119 - £159	Get exact price
Skoda Parts costs: £30 - £52 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 289	£102	£68 - £138	£107 - £230	Get exact price
Smart Parts costs: £37 - £50 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 28	£96	£87 - £105	£144 - £176	Get exact price
Subaru Parts costs: £32 - £46 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 54	£57	£42 - £56	£57 - £79	Get exact price
Suzuki Parts costs: £20 - £39 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 75	£75	£36 - £78	£50 - £113	Get exact price
Toyota Parts costs: £39 - £66 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 333	£134	£103 - £142	£170 - £233	Get exact price
Vauxhall Parts costs: £33 - £66 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 2299	£104	£75 - £108	£114 - £160	Get exact price
Volkswagen Parts costs: £36 - £64 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 1630	£108	£78 - £130	£135 - £233	Get exact price
Volvo Parts costs: £48 - £95 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 528	£109	£79 - £131	£130 - £214	Get exact price

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Mechanics that undertake ball joint work

Bsc, Kirby-in-Ashfield
Bta Garage, Bristol
Fairway Motors, London

Ktj Mobile Service Company, Maidstone. Kent
Lee Assist, Leicester
Mars Mechanics, Borth

S Y Motors Ltd., Balsall Heath, Birmingham
Sl Motors, Birmingham

Recent Ball Joint replacement quotes

£172.11

Front ball joint replacement - lower (both)

Mercedes Benz S Class S320 CDI 3.0L 2005 09

Houghton Le Spring

£174.97

Front ball joint replacement - lower (both)

Vauxhall/Opel Corsa D CDTi ecoFLEX 1.3L 2010

Kingussie

£194.63

Steering ball joint (upper) replacement

Volkswagen Passat TDI PD 1.9L 2003

Byley

£165.83

Rear ball joint replacement - upper (both)

Nissan X Trail dCi 2.0L 2011

Walderslade, Kent

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Recent Reviews Related to Ball Joint Replacement

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How much does a Ball Joint replacement cost?

Want to learn more about Ball Joint replacements?

What does a Ball Joint do?

How do you know there is something wrong with the Ball Joint?

When should you consider a Ball Joint replacement?

What happens during a Ball Joint replacement?

How much does a Ball Joint Replacement cost?

Want to know how much you'd pay at a franchise dealer or independent garage?

We use industry standard data & millions of data points so you know what you should be paying

Alfa Romeo

£105

£79 - £105

£141 - £185

Audi

£121

£88 - £127

£161 - £235

Austin

£80

£66 - £66

£113 - £113

Bentley

£307

£216 - £282

£295 - £375

BMW

£160

£107 - £173

£226 - £343

Cadillac

£130

£107 - £107

£165 - £165

Chevrolet

£95

£70 - £106

£114 - £176

Chrysler

£188

£141 - £237

£253 - £407

Citroen

£107

£57 - £116

£87 - £182

Dacia

£137

£111 - £134

£200 - £229

Daewoo

£116

£93 - £99

£160 - £172

Daihatsu

£150

£140 - £151

£203 - £218

Dodge

£119

£89 - £125

£131 - £200

DS

£142

£99 - £99

£171 - £171

Ferrari

£283

£240 - £240

£374 - £374

Fiat

£122

£66 - £150