Car Water Pump replacement & repair made easy

The water pump is situated in the engine bay and pumps the engine coolant around the cooling system, ensuring fresh coolant is circulated through the engine at all times. The water pump is usually driven off the engine's serpentine belt (or drive belt).

What does a water pump replacement involve?

Mechanic will inspect the water pump and the cooling system.
Mechanic will subject the cooling system to a pressure test which should reveal any leaks.
If necessary, the mechanic will replace the water pump.
Mechanic will advise if any other parts need to be replaced.
Mechanic will inspect the system again, test drive the car and check for any leaks.
Mechanic will make any adjustments if necessary.

Can I replace a water pump myself?

Unless you are a qualified mechanic with the required skills, training and equipment to do the job, we strongly recommend a car water pump 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 symptoms of a faulty water pump?

When there are patches of fluid visible under the car (near the engine).
When fluid has leaked in the engine bay around the water pump.
When the car will not start.
When the engine temperature is higher than normal (engine overheats).
When the 'Engine Temperature' warning light is on.

How long does it take to replace a water pump?

On average, car water pump replacement times can range from 1 hour to 4 hours with an average of 1.75 hours. The time that the job takes will depend on a number of factors, like 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 a water pump need replacing?

Should you experience problems with the pump like those listed earlier, then it is advisable to have the water pump inspected and, if necessary, have it replaced. Seeing that the water pump 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.

Can I drive with a bad water pump?

If you suspect there is any issue with your water pump 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 water pump can lead to the engine overheating and lead further complications on your vehicle and potentially engine damage.

How much does it cost to fix a car's water pump?

If the water pump is broken usually a water pump replacement is required. Cost for a water pump replacement will depend on a number of factors but on average costs £200.

Can a bad water pump pulley rattle?

A water pump pulley can make a noise if it is bad. If you're unsure whether the pulley is making the noise it is advisable to get a mechanic to check. They can advise on next steps.

How much does it cost to replace a water pump?

A water pump replacement generally costs between £115 and £375 with an average price of £200. Ultimately, the cost of replacing the water pump 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 water pump 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 Water Pump replacement. We use industry standard data & millions of data points so you know what you should be paying

These estimates may include Timing belt kit, Engine coolant/antifreeze, Water pump pulley and/or Water pump

53 manufacturers for Car Water Pump Replacement

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Alfa Romeo Parts costs: £53.56 - £83.17 Labour time: 2-3 hours # of quotes: 273	£206	£174 - £211	£303 - £366	Get exact price
Asia Parts costs: £56.83 - £68.20 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 2	£126	£139 - £139	£231 - £231	Get exact price
Audi Parts costs: £67.78 - £152.27 Labour time: 2-4 hours # of quotes: 6016	£259	£187 - £317	£319 - £531	Get exact price
Austin Parts costs: £48.21 - £62.70 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 15	£129	£89 - £143	£139 - £243	Get exact price
Bentley Parts costs: £125.67 - £158.58 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 5	£206	£212 - £218	£322 - £330	Get exact price
BMW Parts costs: £87.58 - £340.42 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 7995	£289	£162 - £392	£254 - £557	Get exact price
Cadillac Parts costs: £53.49 - £64.19 Labour time: 2-3 hours # of quotes: 1	£226	£194 - £194	£343 - £343	Get exact price
Chevrolet Parts costs: £48.18 - £96.51 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 260	£161	£124 - £189	£210 - £313	Get exact price
Chrysler Parts costs: £65.99 - £115.01 Labour time: 1-7 hours # of quotes: 635	£326	£121 - £434	£188 - £789	Get exact price
Citroen Parts costs: £58.79 - £100.04 Labour time: 2-4 hours # of quotes: 2379	£230	£175 - £288	£302 - £508	Get exact price
Dacia Parts costs: £82.99 - £184.78 Labour time: 2-4 hours # of quotes: 17	£257	£216 - £350	£365 - £576	Get exact price
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Kia Parts costs: £58.35 - £96.46 Labour time: 1-3 hours # of quotes: 539	£174	£122 - £223	£197 - £380	Get exact price
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Renault Parts costs: £57.43 - £97.12 Labour time: 2-5 hours # of quotes: 2129	£293	£215 - £347	£383 - £628	Get exact price
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Recent Car Water Pump replacement quotes

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£162.27

Water pump replacement

Mercedes-Benz CLK

Leicester

£529.67

Water pump replacement

Vauxhall Insignia

Torquay

£104.33

Water pump replacement

Vauxhall Astra

London

£175.55

Water pump replacement

Vauxhall Corsa

Altrincham

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What does a Water Pump do?

What does a water pump replacement involve?

Can I replace a water pump myself?

What are the symptoms of a faulty water pump?

How long does it take to replace a water pump?

How often should a water pump need replacing?

Can I drive with a bad water pump?

How much does it cost to fix a car's water pump?

Can a bad water pump pulley rattle?

How much does it cost to replace a water pump?

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

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

Alfa Romeo

£206

£174 - £211

£303 - £366

Asia

£126

£139 - £139

£231 - £231

Audi

£259

£187 - £317

£319 - £531

Austin

£129

£89 - £143

£139 - £243

Bentley

£206

£212 - £218

£322 - £330

BMW

£289

£162 - £392

£254 - £557

Cadillac

£226

£194 - £194

£343 - £343

Chevrolet

£161

£124 - £189

£210 - £313

Chrysler

£326

£121 - £434

£188 - £789

Citroen

£230

£175 - £288

£302 - £508

Dacia

£257

£216 - £350

£365 - £576

Daewoo

£166

£115 - £169

£194 - £294

Daihatsu

£131

£105 - £161

£164 - £269

Dodge

£239

£172 - £370

£289 - £578

DS

£140