Heater Matrix repair & replacement made easy

The heater core is the component within the heating system that actually warms up the air that is circulated through the car. Warm coolant from the engine's cooling system is channeled through the core which heats up the air that is pushed through it by the heater fan. In turn, the air flows out of the air vents and into the cabin, providing warmth for the car's passengers.

What does a heater core replacement involve?

Mechanic will read the ECU for possible fault codes related to the cooling system.
Mechanic will inspect the cooling system and the heater core as well as perform a pressure test of the cooling system.
If necessary, the mechanic will replace the heater core.
Mechanic will advise if any other parts need to be replaced.
Mechanic will refill the cooling system.
Mechanic will bleed the cooling system.
Mechanic will inspect the heating system once again and check if the heater's temperature is now accurate.
Mechanic will make any adjustments if necessary.

Can I do a heater core replacement myself?

Unless you are a qualified mechanic with the required skills, training and equipment to do the job, we strongly recommend a heater core 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 heater matrix?

When the heater/blower does not work at all (i.e. when there is no air coming from the air vents).
When the air coming from the air vents is not as warm as usual.
When there is coolant leaking around components of heating system in the engine bay.

How long will a heater core replacement take?

On average a heater core replacement will usually take around 2.5 hours, but can take anywhere from around 1.5 to 4.5 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 a heater core?

Over time, the heater core's effectivity can suffer significantly from contaminated coolant passing through the component. Sometimes the quality of the coolant can deteriorate to such an extent that debris in the coolant can clog up the heater core.

Should you experience problems with the heater core, then it is advisable to have the unit inspected and, if necessary, have it replaced. Remember, it should always be serviced as and when stipulated in the guidelines set out by your car's manufacturer.

Can I drive my car with a bad heater core?

If you suspect there is any issue with the heater core or there are concerns about its age or condition, book an inspection with a professional mechanic as soon as possible. Whilst a faulty heater may not impair the overall performance of the vehicle, it will of course impact comfort.

How much does a heater core replacement cost?

On average a heater core replacement costs around £375. Typical prices can range anywhere from £250 to £550. Ultimately, the cost of replacing a heater core depends on your car and what parts your car's manufacturer recommends using for the replacement. Find out what you could save by having a heater core replaced by ClickMechanic by selecting your car at the top of this page!

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

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

These estimates may include Heater matrix, Engine coolant/antifreeze and/or Heater matrix

41 manufacturers for Heater Matrix Repair

Name	Clickmechanic Click mechanic average	Independent garage estimate	Franchise dealer estimate
Alfa Romeo Parts costs: £431.87 - £821.00 Labour time: 2-4 hours # of quotes: 21	£724	£586 - £902	£826 - £1,256	Get exact price
Audi Parts costs: £50.28 - £218.78 Labour time: 2-5 hours # of quotes: 728	£303	£207 - £443	£372 - £738	Get exact price
Austin Parts costs: £62.04 - £74.45 Labour time: 2-3 hours # of quotes: 6	£130	£175 - £175	£300 - £300	Get exact price
BMW Parts costs: £76.45 - £139.92 Labour time: 4-7 hours # of quotes: 381	£367	£348 - £492	£632 - £887	Get exact price
Chevrolet Parts costs: £141.04 - £935.53 Labour time: 4-5 hours # of quotes: 38	£683	£369 - £1,019	£624 - £1,413	Get exact price
Chrysler Parts costs: £76.67 - £133.50 Labour time: 2-4 hours # of quotes: 8	£248	£228 - £307	£394 - £524	Get exact price
Citroen Parts costs: £42.57 - £125.44 Labour time: 1-6 hours # of quotes: 538	£249	£116 - £397	£198 - £707	Get exact price
Dacia Parts costs: £109.53 - £131.43 Labour time: 3-4 hours # of quotes: 1	£273	£295 - £295	£501 - £501	Get exact price
Daihatsu Parts costs: £80.58 - £96.70 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 3	£161	£186 - £186	£307 - £307	Get exact price
Dodge Parts costs: £76.92 - £92.30 Labour time: 2-3 hours # of quotes: 18	£207	£227 - £227	£391 - £391	Get exact price
DS Parts costs: £264.04 - £316.85 Labour time: 2-3 hours # of quotes: 1	£395	£406 - £406	£599 - £599	Get exact price
Fiat Parts costs: £51.19 - £95.62 Labour time: 2-5 hours # of quotes: 441	£254	£208 - £340	£375 - £613	Get exact price
Ford Parts costs: £84.05 - £418.17 Labour time: 3-5 hours # of quotes: 1667	£392	£249 - £620	£429 - £959	Get exact price
Honda Parts costs: £123.75 - £480.80 Labour time: 3-6 hours # of quotes: 52	£487	£320 - £678	£541 - £1,034	Get exact price
Hyundai Parts costs: £126.81 - £1,731.54 Labour time: 2-5 hours # of quotes: 81	£991	£284 - £1,675	£465 - £2,193	Get exact price
Jaguar Parts costs: £63.39 - £162.75 Labour time: 3-6 hours # of quotes: 36	£283	£276 - £441	£499 - £771	Get exact price
Jeep Parts costs: £132.41 - £186.60 Labour time: 2-3 hours # of quotes: 26	£292	£267 - £303	£427 - £481	Get exact price
Kia Parts costs: £101.62 - £225.05 Labour time: 2-5 hours # of quotes: 58	£332	£250 - £438	£418 - £725	Get exact price
Land Rover Parts costs: £34.17 - £656.64 Labour time: 3-8 hours # of quotes: 194	£559	£247 - £956	£464 - £1,472	Get exact price
LDV Parts costs: £82.02 - £98.42 Labour time: 4-5 hours # of quotes: 1	£237	£319 - £319	£571 - £571	Get exact price
Lexus Parts costs: £32.45 - £718.00 Labour time: 3-6 hours # of quotes: 42	£477	£218 - £894	£408 - £1,308	Get exact price
Mazda Parts costs: £499.93 - £1,588.05 Labour time: 2-4 hours # of quotes: 78	£1067	£631 - £1,514	£861 - £1,969	Get exact price
Mercedes-Benz Parts costs: £66.43 - £187.47 Labour time: 4-7 hours # of quotes: 181	£371	£289 - £531	£524 - £933	Get exact price
MG Parts costs: £258.94 - £310.73 Labour time: 4-5 hours # of quotes: 6	£402	£483 - £483	£756 - £756	Get exact price
MINI Parts costs: £66.83 - £110.46 Labour time: 1-4 hours # of quotes: 235	£200	£157 - £277	£260 - £479	Get exact price
Mitsubishi Parts costs: £85.89 - £1,119.47 Labour time: 2-5 hours # of quotes: 25	£586	£219 - £1,191	£369 - £1,633	Get exact price
Nissan Parts costs: £189.38 - £539.68 Labour time: 3-5 hours # of quotes: 241	£526	£377 - £701	£601 - £1,040	Get exact price
Peugeot Parts costs: £42.14 - £181.20 Labour time: 1-5 hours # of quotes: 1114	£239	£108 - £391	£182 - £659	Get exact price
Porsche Parts costs: £128.72 - £218.28 Labour time: 2-3 hours # of quotes: 30	£355	£239 - £320	£375 - £493	Get exact price
Renault Parts costs: £57.78 - £143.45 Labour time: 2-8 hours # of quotes: 412	£328	£189 - £510	£331 - £922	Get exact price
Rover Parts costs: £56.55 - £213.11 Labour time: 1-3 hours # of quotes: 8	£192	£117 - £330	£189 - £517	Get exact price
Saab Parts costs: £57.60 - £115.69 Labour time: 1-6 hours # of quotes: 47	£242	£135 - £414	£223 - £748	Get exact price
SEAT Parts costs: £41.11 - £265.21 Labour time: 1-4 hours # of quotes: 325	£247	£145 - £428	£257 - £678	Get exact price
Skoda Parts costs: £41.41 - £82.58 Labour time: 1-5 hours # of quotes: 167	£201	£121 - £322	£208 - £587	Get exact price
Smart Parts costs: £139.98 - £267.15 Labour time: 3-5 hours # of quotes: 11	£418	£348 - £470	£582 - £760	Get exact price
Subaru Parts costs: £86.96 - £134.91 Labour time: 3-4 hours # of quotes: 3	£265	£252 - £297	£433 - £502	Get exact price
Suzuki Parts costs: £76.42 - £522.46 Labour time: 1-4 hours # of quotes: 59	£398	£175 - £604	£288 - £859	Get exact price
Toyota Parts costs: £78.71 - £787.13 Labour time: 3-5 hours # of quotes: 158	£509	£257 - £890	£451 - £1,254	Get exact price
Vauxhall Parts costs: £51.14 - £103.98 Labour time: 1-5 hours # of quotes: 1737	£207	£122 - £341	£203 - £611	Get exact price
Volkswagen Parts costs: £40.03 - £146.37 Labour time: 1-4 hours # of quotes: 861	£185	£107 - £328	£182 - £557	Get exact price
Volvo Parts costs: £54.08 - £557.98 Labour time: 4-8 hours # of quotes: 123	£484	£287 - £848	£528 - £1,322	Get exact price

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Estimates on repair costs, such as the above results for a heater matrix repair, 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 heater matrix work

Colinglen Auto Repairs, Belfast
J B Autos Uk Ltd, Thorne Doncaster
K5, Nailstone

Roberts Mobile Mechanic, Gwersyllt
SJW Motor Services Ltd, Canvey Island
Sm Automotive Services Limited, Wainscott

Weymouth Motor Services, Weymouth
Www.On-Line-Help.Co.Uk, Morriston

Recent Heater Matrix repair quotes

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£155.50

Heater matrix replacement

Ford Ka

Coalville

£486.86

Heater matrix replacement

Honda CR-V

Nottingham

£219.65

Heater matrix replacement

Vauxhall Zafira

Bristol

£287.51

Heater matrix replacement

Volvo V70

Nottingham

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What does a Heater Core do?

What does a heater core replacement involve?

Can I do a heater core replacement myself?

What are the symptoms of a faulty heater matrix?

How long will a heater core replacement take?

How often should I replace a heater core?

Can I drive my car with a bad heater core?

How much does a heater core replacement cost?

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

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

Alfa Romeo

£724

£586 - £902

£826 - £1,256

Audi

£303

£207 - £443

£372 - £738

Austin

£130

£175 - £175

£300 - £300

BMW

£367

£348 - £492

£632 - £887

Chevrolet

£683

£369 - £1,019

£624 - £1,413

Chrysler

£248

£228 - £307

£394 - £524

Citroen

£249

£116 - £397

£198 - £707

Dacia

£273

£295 - £295

£501 - £501

Daihatsu

£161

£186 - £186

£307 - £307

Dodge

£207

£227 - £227

£391 - £391

DS

£395

£406 - £406

£599 - £599

Fiat

£254

£208 - £340

£375 - £613

Ford

£392

£249 - £620

£429 - £959

Honda

£487

£320 - £678

£541 - £1,034

Hyundai

£991

£284 - £1,675

£465 - £2,193