Ball Joint replacement & repair made easy

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.

What does a ball joint replacement involve?

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.

Can you replace ball joints yourself?

Unless you are a qualified mechanic with the required skills, training and equipment to do the job, we strongly recommend a ball joint replacement is only carried out by a professional mechanic. ClickMechanic can help get you a vetted and local mechanic to carry out the work. Just enter your postcode and your car's registration number at the top of this page and select the work needed to get an instant fixed price up front.

What are the signs of a bad 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.

How long does it take to replace ball joints?

A ball joint replacement typically takes 1 hour, but can take less or more time. Ultimately, the time that the job will take depends on a range of factors. For example, your vehicle's make and model, year, as well as other factors. Select your car at the top of this page for information on job time and cost for your vehicle through ClickMechanic.

How often should ball joints be replaced?

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.

Are ball joints expensive to replace?

Ultimately, 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!

Can you drive a car with a bad ball joint?

A bad ball joint is not something to put off as it can fail completely if not addressed timely, potentially causing you to lose control over the vehicle. Also a bad ball joint that isn't addressed can further deteriorate and cause damage to other components. It is recommended therefore not to drive the vehicle, and find help from a professional mechanic as soon as possible.

How much does a ball joint replacement cost?

Prices for a ball joint replacement range from £60 to £150 with an average cost of £90. Ultimately, 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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Check out the ClickMechanic price for a Ball Joint replacement. We use industry standard data & millions of data points so you know what you should be paying

These estimates may include Front ball joint - lower (driver side), Front ball joint - lower (passenger side), Front ball joint - upper (driver side), Front ball joint - upper (passenger side), Rear ball joint - lower (driver side), Rear ball joint - lower (passenger side), Rear ball joint - upper (passenger side), 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

51 manufacturers for Ball Joint Replacement

Name	Clickmechanic Click mechanic average	Independent garage estimate	Franchise dealer estimate
Alfa Romeo Parts costs: £22.84 - £51.63 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 69	£99	£70 - £101	£121 - £167	Get exact price
Audi Parts costs: £40.40 - £71.79 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 1291	£117	£82 - £123	£132 - £198	Get exact price
Austin Parts costs: £16.37 - £24.33 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 104	£72	£62 - £66	£111 - £116	Get exact price
Bentley Parts costs: £161.89 - £252.63 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 8	£286	£212 - £261	£294 - £354	Get exact price
BMW Parts costs: £44.65 - £97.03 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 1274	£143	£101 - £159	£166 - £252	Get exact price
Cadillac Parts costs: £40.38 - £67.66 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 2	£116	£89 - £105	£146 - £165	Get exact price
Chevrolet Parts costs: £32.74 - £52.56 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 94	£97	£74 - £106	£121 - £177	Get exact price
Chrysler Parts costs: £35.71 - £109.88 Labour time: 1-3 hours # of quotes: 176	£173	£116 - £229	£202 - £384	Get exact price
Citroen Parts costs: £21.89 - £46.98 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 1849	£103	£56 - £112	£95 - £193	Get exact price
Dacia Parts costs: £25.16 - £39.27 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 41	£111	£82 - £103	£144 - £179	Get exact price
Daewoo Parts costs: £20.84 - £35.03 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 17	£110	£79 - £104	£141 - £183	Get exact price
Daihatsu Parts costs: £93.93 - £123.85 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 18	£147	£142 - £153	£209 - £224	Get exact price
Dodge Parts costs: £36.82 - £71.18 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 35	£134	£70 - £155	£109 - £261	Get exact price
DS Parts costs: £63.54 - £76.25 Labour time: 2-3 hours # of quotes: 3	£222	£178 - £178	£305 - £305	Get exact price
Ferrari Parts costs: £131.33 - £157.60 Labour time: 2-3 hours # of quotes: 2	£283	£249 - £249	£391 - £391	Get exact price
Fiat Parts costs: £18.47 - £49.18 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 488	£101	£66 - £111	£118 - £189	Get exact price
Ford Parts costs: £26.55 - £46.59 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 3986	£111	£82 - £122	£142 - £212	Get exact price
Honda Parts costs: £21.27 - £54.71 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 1156	£99	£59 - £106	£101 - £176	Get exact price
Hyundai Parts costs: £22.06 - £48.20 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 641	£81	£59 - £93	£100 - £153	Get exact price
Isuzu Parts costs: £81.95 - £105.84 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 45	£168	£164 - £175	£261 - £279	Get exact price
Iveco Parts costs: £49.83 - £68.12 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 24	£174	£153 - £165	£266 - £283	Get exact price
Jaguar Parts costs: £56.30 - £71.81 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 260	£129	£100 - £121	£155 - £193	Get exact price
Jeep Parts costs: £41.63 - £59.86 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 235	£109	£73 - £99	£113 - £159	Get exact price
Kia Parts costs: £22.35 - £53.54 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 759	£80	£54 - £95	£91 - £155	Get exact price
Land Rover Parts costs: £32.20 - £56.47 Labour time: 0-3 hours # of quotes: 1645	£132	£86 - £159	£147 - £280	Get exact price
LDV Parts costs: £44.88 - £61.15 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 111	£83	£73 - £80	£109 - £119	Get exact price
Lexus Parts costs: £44.38 - £96.88 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 197	£139	£98 - £146	£160 - £227	Get exact price
Maserati Parts costs: £32.63 - £39.16 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 1	£116	£83 - £83	£140 - £140	Get exact price
Mazda Parts costs: £18.19 - £65.11 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 453	£103	£69 - £116	£123 - £188	Get exact price
Mercedes-Benz Parts costs: £34.21 - £67.15 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 2090	£125	£92 - £128	£156 - £210	Get exact price
MG Parts costs: £23.61 - £37.00 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 174	£107	£93 - £112	£167 - £198	Get exact price
MINI Parts costs: £44.24 - £60.34 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 552	£106	£76 - £113	£115 - £185	Get exact price
Mitsubishi Parts costs: £29.04 - £49.35 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 279	£134	£111 - £137	£198 - £240	Get exact price
Nissan Parts costs: £19.84 - £54.37 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 776	£114	£73 - £119	£130 - £201	Get exact price
Perodua Parts costs: £23.96 - £28.75 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 1	£94	£73 - £73	£127 - £127	Get exact price
Peugeot Parts costs: £26.75 - £94.27 Labour time: 1-3 hours # of quotes: 2738	£138	£94 - £194	£166 - £324	Get exact price
Peugeot Talbot Parts costs: £17.99 - £21.59 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 1	£128	£92 - £92	£168 - £168	Get exact price
Porsche Parts costs: £78.51 - £172.42 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 32	£194	£121 - £193	£179 - £272	Get exact price
Renault Parts costs: £21.01 - £47.63 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 2499	£102	£52 - £119	£86 - £207	Get exact price
Rover Parts costs: £22.84 - £34.36 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 37	£101	£80 - £96	£142 - £168	Get exact price
Saab Parts costs: £51.71 - £87.49 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 62	£131	£103 - £138	£164 - £217	Get exact price
SEAT Parts costs: £33.40 - £52.37 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 598	£89	£74 - £96	£120 - £157	Get exact price
Skoda Parts costs: £28.20 - £45.87 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 394	£101	£67 - £129	£110 - £227	Get exact price
Smart Parts costs: £28.69 - £41.47 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 56	£91	£76 - £86	£128 - £145	Get exact price
Ssangyong Parts costs: £41.09 - £49.31 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 1	£82	£74 - £74	£115 - £115	Get exact price
Subaru Parts costs: £30.09 - £42.78 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 104	£58	£42 - £72	£59 - £116	Get exact price
Suzuki Parts costs: £19.53 - £31.24 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 163	£74	£40 - £76	£64 - £131	Get exact price
Toyota Parts costs: £35.18 - £56.64 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 484	£133	£104 - £138	£179 - £237	Get exact price
Vauxhall Parts costs: £26.82 - £58.63 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 2985	£99	£70 - £106	£119 - £172	Get exact price
Volkswagen Parts costs: £31.45 - £53.94 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 2561	£103	£76 - £118	£127 - £200	Get exact price
Volvo Parts costs: £40.39 - £78.43 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 871	£98	£74 - £114	£115 - £175	Get exact price

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Estimates on repair costs, such as the above results for a ball joint replacement, are created by combining data from multiple third-party sources. The actual cost of using your local repair providers may be outside of the estimated range. We provide estimates on repair costs for information only and accept no liability for any inaccuracies or errors. If you think an estimate is incorrect, please contact us to let us know.

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Mechanics that undertake ball joint work

ABAUTOMOTIVE LTD, Lewes
B M Mobile Motor Repairs, Tamworth Warton
Bespoke Motor Services Ltd, Wigan

Olinour Hussain, London
PREMIER VEHICLE CARE LTD, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Pje Automotive Ltd, Brighton

Transylvania Motors Ltd, Rainford St.Helens
UPTIME SERVICE NW, Bootle

Recent Ball Joint replacement quotes

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£137.07

Lower ball joint replacement - front (passenger side)

Renault Megane

Mexborough

£88.28

Lower ball joint replacement - front (passenger side)

Volkswagen Golf

Camberley

£113.55

Upper ball joint replacement - front (passenger side)

Audi A4

Gloucester

£77.62

Lower ball joint replacement - front (passenger side)

Ford Transit Connect

Dudley

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Can you replace ball joints yourself?

What are the signs of a bad ball joint?

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How often should ball joints be replaced?

Are ball joints expensive to replace?

Can you drive a car with a bad ball joint?

How much does a ball joint replacement cost?

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

Check out the ClickMechanic price for a Ball Joint replacement. We use industry standard data & millions of data points so you know what you should be paying

Alfa Romeo

£99

£70 - £101

£121 - £167

Audi

£117

£82 - £123

£132 - £198

Austin

£72

£62 - £66

£111 - £116

Bentley

£286

£212 - £261

£294 - £354

BMW

£143

£101 - £159

£166 - £252

Cadillac

£116

£89 - £105

£146 - £165

Chevrolet

£97

£74 - £106

£121 - £177

Chrysler

£173

£116 - £229

£202 - £384

Citroen

£103

£56 - £112

£95 - £193

Dacia

£111

£82 - £103

£144 - £179

Daewoo

£110

£79 - £104

£141 - £183

Daihatsu

£147

£142 - £153

£209 - £224

Dodge