Track Rod End replacement & repair made easy

The track rod end is a component of the steering mechanism. It connects the tie rod from the steering rack to the front wheel steering knuckle on each side. It is a flexible ball joint that can be adjusted to alter the cars tracking and align the wheel correctly.

These parts are sometimes referred to as tie rod ends.

What does a track rod end replacement involve?

Whilst there are differences in the process between vehicles, there are some basic procedures that a mechanic will carry out

The vehicle will be raised and the road wheel removed
Mechanic will then undo the component from the steering knuckle and tie rod
A new track rod end will be fitted
The vehicle will be put back together and lowered back to the ground

Can I do a track rod end replacement myself?

Unless you are a qualified mechanic with the required skills, training and equipment to do the job, we strongly recommend a track rod end 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.

How do I know if my track rod end needs replacing?

If there is wear in the parts, this can cause

Vibration through the steering wheel
Knocking over bumps and whilst changing direction
Uneven and premature tyre wear
Imprecise steering.

How long does it take to change a track rod end?

A track rod end replacement usually takes around 1 hour, but can take less or more time. Ultimately, the time that the job will take 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.

Is a faulty track rod end an MOT failure?

Yes, a faulty track rod end is an MOT failure, and a common one too.

How often should I replace a track rod end?

As the track rod ends are in constant use as the car is driven and are exposed to damage from road debris, a track rod end replacement is a common repair. The most frequent reason is that the protective boot has split, been cut or simply perished over time and this is an MOT failure.

If you experience any of the symptoms related to the track rod end replacement listed, it is important to have the part inspected and replaced if required as soon as possible.

Can you drive with a broken track rod end?

No, it is dangerous to drive with a broken track rod end (or tie rod end) and is not something to put off, it can cause you to lose control over the vehicle. The same goes for if the track rod end has any known issue such as looseness, wear or binding which can ultimately break. It is recommended therefore not to drive the vehicle, and get help from a professional mechanic with immediate effect.

How much does it cost to replace a track rod end?

Prices for a track rod (or tie rod) end replacement range from £50 to £100 with an average cost of £70. Ultimately, the cost 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 track rod (tie rod) ends 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 Track Rod End replacement. We use industry standard data & millions of data points so you know what you should be paying

These estimates may include Track rod (driver side), Track rod (passenger side), Track rod end joint (driver side), Track rod end joint (passenger side), Track rod, Track rod, Track rod end joint and/or Track rod end joint

47 manufacturers for Track Rod End Replacement

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Alfa Romeo Parts costs: £37.77 - £77.22 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 182	£113	£71 - £127	£111 - £202	Get exact price
Audi Parts costs: £39.84 - £79.27 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 1192	£138	£106 - £160	£180 - £267	Get exact price
Austin Parts costs: £66.89 - £85.59 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 4	£123	£114 - £123	£175 - £188	Get exact price
Bentley Parts costs: £116.75 - £140.10 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 3	£222	£210 - £210	£327 - £327	Get exact price
BMW Parts costs: £53.08 - £87.10 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 2583	£154	£128 - £168	£212 - £277	Get exact price
Chevrolet Parts costs: £26.65 - £40.48 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 178	£77	£64 - £85	£106 - £142	Get exact price
Chrysler Parts costs: £49.53 - £70.23 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 185	£104	£96 - £110	£152 - £172	Get exact price
Citroen Parts costs: £21.58 - £63.82 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 1415	£111	£83 - £140	£149 - £237	Get exact price
Dacia Parts costs: £31.62 - £46.41 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 25	£141	£125 - £134	£225 - £237	Get exact price
Daewoo Parts costs: £27.66 - £51.36 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 35	£101	£75 - £103	£128 - £172	Get exact price
Daihatsu Parts costs: £31.78 - £57.96 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 23	£108	£92 - £129	£157 - £219	Get exact price
Daimler Parts costs: £50.50 - £60.60 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 1	£97	£105 - £105	£169 - £169	Get exact price
Dodge Parts costs: £41.48 - £60.74 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 48	£94	£87 - £102	£141 - £163	Get exact price
Fiat Parts costs: £31.90 - £63.01 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 709	£102	£80 - £113	£134 - £184	Get exact price
Ford Parts costs: £28.84 - £55.70 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 6072	£104	£85 - £118	£146 - £198	Get exact price
Honda Parts costs: £39.24 - £67.78 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 930	£122	£99 - £128	£167 - £211	Get exact price
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Jeep Parts costs: £50.71 - £120.00 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 203	£133	£89 - £152	£137 - £223	Get exact price
Kia Parts costs: £31.65 - £68.10 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 534	£103	£80 - £118	£135 - £190	Get exact price
Land Rover Parts costs: £44.24 - £104.42 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 949	£117	£76 - £144	£117 - £218	Get exact price
LDV Parts costs: £41.02 - £127.52 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 43	£117	£66 - £155	£98 - £225	Get exact price
Lexus Parts costs: £42.99 - £69.03 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 183	£119	£96 - £123	£158 - £200	Get exact price
Lotus Parts costs: £21.49 - £25.79 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 5	£58	£50 - £54	£83 - £91	Get exact price
Mazda Parts costs: £35.17 - £63.19 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 385	£114	£93 - £128	£157 - £213	Get exact price
Mercedes-Benz Parts costs: £32.23 - £83.60 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 1563	£130	£85 - £165	£143 - £273	Get exact price
MG Parts costs: £29.47 - £42.12 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 94	£88	£68 - £105	£113 - £182	Get exact price
MINI Parts costs: £50.67 - £89.80 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 598	£162	£137 - £180	£233 - £300	Get exact price
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Porsche Parts costs: £76.11 - £114.82 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 42	£197	£159 - £185	£257 - £293	Get exact price
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Renault Parts costs: £32.73 - £58.18 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 4141	£122	£83 - £155	£140 - £271	Get exact price
Rover Parts costs: £26.02 - £58.96 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 68	£99	£79 - £120	£137 - £201	Get exact price
Saab Parts costs: £31.60 - £55.39 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 338	£100	£94 - £112	£163 - £186	Get exact price
SEAT Parts costs: £32.81 - £55.12 Labour time: 1-3 hours # of quotes: 616	£135	£119 - £162	£210 - £286	Get exact price
Skoda Parts costs: £30.21 - £41.80 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 435	£104	£74 - £125	£124 - £221	Get exact price
Smart Parts costs: £25.50 - £50.30 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 65	£96	£59 - £136	£98 - £238	Get exact price
Ssangyong Parts costs: £63.98 - £93.70 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 12	£130	£113 - £129	£174 - £196	Get exact price
Subaru Parts costs: £44.24 - £67.96 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 69	£111	£93 - £121	£150 - £196	Get exact price
Suzuki Parts costs: £37.97 - £66.30 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 187	£111	£90 - £123	£149 - £201	Get exact price
Toyota Parts costs: £28.38 - £75.21 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 666	£120	£90 - £139	£156 - £227	Get exact price
Vauxhall Parts costs: £33.20 - £77.49 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 4680	£115	£80 - £148	£133 - £244	Get exact price
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Volvo Parts costs: £39.16 - £72.21 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 1156	£113	£90 - £121	£148 - £193	Get exact price

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Estimates on repair costs, such as the above results for a track rod end 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 track rod end work

Hp Promise Limited, Hereford
Jojocarrepairs, Wood Green
K M Services, Kings Lynn

Midland Autocare Ltd, Walsall
Millys Garage LTD, Sandbach
Queensferry MOT Testing Station Ltd, Deeside

UHO LTD T/A GLASGOW MOTORS, Glasgow
We Care Auto Repairs Ltd, Notts

Recent Track Rod End replacement quotes

These recent quotes were taken from our quote engine which uses third-party industry standard data on repair times, along with a live parts retailer, and a regional labour rate to build an accurate free quote. We are constantly improving our quote engine, so please let us know if a price seems incorrect.

£79.24

Track rod end replacement (driver side)

Ford Focus

Corsham

£73.63

Track rod end replacement (driver side)

Mercedes-Benz CLK

Leicester

£87.11

Track rod end replacement (passenger side)

Toyota Auris

Slough

£161.07

Track rod replacement (passenger side)

Audi A2

Bath

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Want to learn more about Track Rod End replacements?

What do track rod ends or tie rod ends do?

What does a track rod end replacement involve?

Can I do a track rod end replacement myself?

How do I know if my track rod end needs replacing?

How long does it take to change a track rod end?

Is a faulty track rod end an MOT failure?

How often should I replace a track rod end?

Can you drive with a broken track rod end?

How much does it cost to replace a track rod end?

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

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

Alfa Romeo

£113

£71 - £127

£111 - £202

Audi

£138

£106 - £160

£180 - £267

Austin

£123

£114 - £123

£175 - £188

Bentley

£222

£210 - £210

£327 - £327

BMW

£154

£128 - £168

£212 - £277

Chevrolet

£77

£64 - £85

£106 - £142

Chrysler

£104

£96 - £110

£152 - £172

Citroen

£111

£83 - £140

£149 - £237

Dacia

£141

£125 - £134

£225 - £237

Daewoo

£101

£75 - £103

£128 - £172

Daihatsu

£108

£92 - £129

£157 - £219

Daimler

£97

£105 - £105

£169 - £169

Dodge

£94

£87 - £102

£141 - £163

Fiat

£102

£80 - £113

£134 - £184

Ford

£104

£85 - £118