Car Thermostat replacement & repair made easy

The thermostat is part of the cooling system in every car. It consists of a metal valve that regulates the amount of coolant that flows to the engine. It maintains the engine's temperature at a constant and optimal level. If the engine runs hot the valve in the thermostat opens and lets more coolant flow to the engine (from the radiator) in other cases it stays closed.

What does a thermostat replacement involve?

Mechanic will read the ECU to see if there are any related fault codes.
Mechanic will inspect the thermostat and the cooling system.
If necessary, the mechanic will replace the thermostat.
Mechanic will close the cooling system and refill the system with engine coolant.
Mechanic will run the engine and, if necessary, test drive the car.
Mechanic will make any adjustments if necessary.

Can I replace a car thermostat myself?

Unless you are a qualified mechanic with the required skills, training and equipment to do the job, we strongly recommend a car thermostat 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 thermostat in your car?

When the 'Check Engine' light is on.
When the 'Engine Temperature warning light is on.
When the engine runs at a higher temperature than usual.
When the car's heater has failed.

How long does it take to change a thermostat in a car?

On average a car thermostat replacement will usually take around 1 hours, but can take anywhere from under 1 to over 2 hours. The time that the job takes will depend 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 I replace the thermostat?

Seeing that the thermostat is a component that is especially prone to wear it should always be serviced as and when stipulated in the guidelines set out by your car's manufacturer.

Do I need to replace the thermostat in my car?

Over time problems can occur with the thermostat due extensive use. The thermostat is in use when the engine runs with the valve opening and closing continuously, to keep the engine at the ideal temperature. It is one of the most common components in the cooling system to fail and can, moreover, lead to the engine overheating and potentially suffer severe engine damage.

Additionally, it can also get clogged up by dirt in the engine coolant meaning that less coolant can circulate through the system, causing the engine to overheat as well. Should you experience an issue like this or those listed earlier, it is advisable to have the thermostat inspected as soon as possible and, if necessary, have it replaced.

Can I drive with a faulty thermostat?

If you suspect there is any issue with your thermostat or there are concerns about its age or condition, book an inspection with a professional mechanic immediate effect and do not drive the vehicle. Driving with a faulty thermostat can lead to the engine overheating or lead further complications on your vehicle and potentially engine damage.

How much does it cost to replace thermostat housing?

Cost for a thermostat housing depends on your location, car and what parts your car's manufacturer recommends using for the replacement. Find out what you could save by having your thermostat housing replaced by ClickMechanic by selecting your car at the top of this page!

Do I need to replace thermostat housing?

You should only replace the thermostat housing if it has been diagnosed by a professional mechanic that it needs replacing. If you are in doubt on whether the thermostat needs replacing check with a mechanic who can advise on the next steps.

What causes thermostat housing to leak?

Typical thermostat housing leaks can include:

Thermostat gasket is leaking
Thermostat housing has failed

How much does it cost to replace my car's thermostat?

Cost for a car thermostat replacement is on average £150, with prices ranging from £95 to £215. Ultimately, the cost of replacing the thermostat 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 thermostat replaced by ClickMechanic by selecting your car at the top of this page!

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

These estimates may include Engine coolant/antifreeze and Cooling system thermostat

45 manufacturers for Car Thermostat Replacement

Name	Clickmechanic Click mechanic average	Independent garage estimate	Franchise dealer estimate
Alfa Romeo Parts costs: £45.69 - £94.79 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 153	£138	£93 - £164	£150 - £263	Get exact price
Audi Parts costs: £9.29 - £62.15 Labour time: 1-3 hours # of quotes: 2696	£140	£69 - £166	£131 - £289	Get exact price
Austin Parts costs: £6.30 - £10.90 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 10	£41	£28 - £43	£51 - £78	Get exact price
BMW Parts costs: £48.62 - £101.85 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 3814	£142	£98 - £159	£156 - £250	Get exact price
Chevrolet Parts costs: £13.25 - £81.59 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 126	£98	£36 - £117	£60 - £179	Get exact price
Chrysler Parts costs: £11.03 - £226.75 Labour time: 0-3 hours # of quotes: 307	£241	£60 - £339	£111 - £526	Get exact price
Citroen Parts costs: £9.99 - £71.48 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 846	£109	£59 - £132	£110 - £215	Get exact price
Dacia Parts costs: £52.99 - £76.79 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 25	£166	£139 - £162	£235 - £271	Get exact price
Daewoo Parts costs: £12.99 - £34.70 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 27	£75	£31 - £78	£51 - £132	Get exact price
Daihatsu Parts costs: £13.19 - £17.87 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 13	£75	£62 - £91	£114 - £170	Get exact price
Dodge Parts costs: £27.13 - £54.68 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 32	£104	£76 - £95	£130 - £154	Get exact price
Fiat Parts costs: £15.97 - £68.61 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 1102	£89	£49 - £106	£84 - £166	Get exact price
Ford Parts costs: £9.04 - £65.54 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 5396	£96	£58 - £134	£109 - £223	Get exact price
Honda Parts costs: £12.92 - £20.45 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 427	£70	£46 - £72	£81 - £129	Get exact price
Hyundai Parts costs: £9.07 - £17.39 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 300	£59	£42 - £64	£76 - £115	Get exact price
Isuzu Parts costs: £14.60 - £17.52 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 22	£104	£72 - £72	£132 - £132	Get exact price
Iveco Parts costs: £65.67 - £81.84 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 6	£105	£98 - £117	£144 - £180	Get exact price
Jaguar Parts costs: £13.99 - £42.43 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 431	£111	£69 - £121	£125 - £213	Get exact price
Jeep Parts costs: £10.84 - £99.89 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 125	£142	£27 - £180	£46 - £293	Get exact price
Kia Parts costs: £8.64 - £13.63 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 136	£52	£36 - £60	£65 - £111	Get exact price
Land Rover Parts costs: £20.75 - £54.20 Labour time: 1-6 hours # of quotes: 562	£191	£81 - £345	£144 - £652	Get exact price
LDV Parts costs: £22.23 - £35.64 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 45	£70	£49 - £79	£80 - £133	Get exact price
Lexus Parts costs: £9.17 - £17.34 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 188	£72	£58 - £66	£109 - £121	Get exact price
Mazda Parts costs: £11.99 - £46.19 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 397	£82	£61 - £98	£112 - £166	Get exact price
Mercedes-Benz Parts costs: £35.36 - £86.39 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 1335	£144	£95 - £159	£162 - £260	Get exact price
MG Parts costs: £7.06 - £45.46 Labour time: 1-3 hours # of quotes: 299	£112	£75 - £158	£144 - £286	Get exact price
MINI Parts costs: £8.09 - £143.99 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 2144	£126	£57 - £183	£108 - £269	Get exact price
Mitsubishi Parts costs: £10.49 - £21.34 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 230	£64	£35 - £68	£61 - £121	Get exact price
Nissan Parts costs: £12.30 - £27.87 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 426	£77	£50 - £78	£91 - £137	Get exact price
Peugeot Parts costs: £14.51 - £91.69 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 2062	£126	£53 - £141	£93 - £221	Get exact price
Porsche Parts costs: £52.34 - £74.15 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 59	£179	£129 - £154	£215 - £259	Get exact price
Proton Parts costs: £10.04 - £13.32 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 18	£60	£42 - £60	£75 - £111	Get exact price
Renault Parts costs: £14.49 - £63.59 Labour time: 0-3 hours # of quotes: 702	£136	£64 - £181	£115 - £319	Get exact price
Rover Parts costs: £20.39 - £47.73 Labour time: 1-4 hours # of quotes: 284	£154	£97 - £231	£177 - £428	Get exact price
Saab Parts costs: £10.47 - £80.39 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 362	£97	£43 - £116	£78 - £178	Get exact price
SEAT Parts costs: £8.11 - £50.99 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 504	£99	£57 - £119	£108 - £203	Get exact price
Skoda Parts costs: £7.95 - £40.91 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 536	£96	£57 - £110	£107 - £193	Get exact price
Smart Parts costs: £43.49 - £125.48 Labour time: 1-3 hours # of quotes: 37	£197	£133 - £224	£231 - £364	Get exact price
Ssangyong Parts costs: £28.18 - £37.91 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 27	£70	£45 - £81	£66 - £136	Get exact price
Subaru Parts costs: £20.99 - £26.39 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 102	£57	£37 - £71	£58 - £124	Get exact price
Suzuki Parts costs: £7.09 - £17.42 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 187	£91	£42 - £96	£78 - £180	Get exact price
Toyota Parts costs: £9.09 - £14.16 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 770	£67	£53 - £66	£98 - £123	Get exact price
Vauxhall Parts costs: £15.15 - £139.31 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 4772	£140	£51 - £165	£89 - £237	Get exact price
Volkswagen Parts costs: £7.82 - £56.20 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 2079	£111	£57 - £140	£107 - £241	Get exact price
Volvo Parts costs: £8.83 - £108.37 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 245	£118	£52 - £150	£98 - £228	Get exact price

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Mechanics that undertake car thermostat work

PULSE AUTOCARE, Ossett
SEFTON HIRE LTD, Liverpool
Southall Mechanic Services Ltd, Southall

Targa Florio, Bournemouth
The Motor Medics (Midlands) Ltd, Stanton-Under-Bardon
Top Cars Center Ltd, London

VICAUTOS LTD, London
Whip Wizards, White Waltham, Maidenhead

Recent Car Thermostat replacement quotes

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£77.73

Thermostat replacement

SEAT Leon

Halifax

£89.16

Thermostat replacement

Fiat 500

Halifax

£126.33

Thermostat replacement

Volkswagen Polo

Ashington

£83.33

Thermostat replacement

Mazda Mazda3

Hartlepool

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What does a Thermostat do?

What does a thermostat replacement involve?

Can I replace a car thermostat myself?

What are the signs of a bad thermostat in your car?

How long does it take to change a thermostat in a car?

How often should I replace the thermostat?

Do I need to replace the thermostat in my car?

Can I drive with a faulty thermostat?

How much does it cost to replace thermostat housing?

Do I need to replace thermostat housing?

What causes thermostat housing to leak?

How much does it cost to replace my car's thermostat?

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

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

Alfa Romeo

£138

£93 - £164

£150 - £263

Audi

£140

£69 - £166

£131 - £289

Austin

£41

£28 - £43

£51 - £78

BMW

£142

£98 - £159

£156 - £250

Chevrolet

£98

£36 - £117

£60 - £179

Chrysler

£241

£60 - £339

£111 - £526

Citroen

£109

£59 - £132

£110 - £215

Dacia

£166

£139 - £162

£235 - £271

Daewoo

£75

£31 - £78

£51 - £132

Daihatsu

£75

£62 - £91

£114 - £170

Dodge

£104

£76 - £95

£130 - £154

Fiat

£89