Top Mechanics For Turbocharger Repair & Replacements
4 Reviews
Garage in Banbury, 26 years of experience
Hi I am Martyn I have been working on cars since 1995 I started at Rover and Landrover as an apprentice until i qualified. I then went on to motorsport building and maintaining road and race cars and suppo...
18 Reviews
Garage in Llantwit Major , 15 years of experience
Fully qualified mechanic with 15 years experience with all qualifications at hand for customer assurance, all mechanical work undertaken timing belts, clutches, welding, brakes, tyres, exhausts. All parts ar...
37 Reviews
Garage in Ascort, 15 years of experience
Worked for Go Vauxhall now Robins&Day as a technician for 10 YEARS since then run my own garage jm son car sale buying and selling vehicle from auction also repairing and servicing mainly.
20 Reviews
Garage in Sudbury, 22 years of experience
22 years experience. Experience in most makes and models.
STEPHEN • 14th January 2023
Mazda Mazda6 • Turbocharger replacement
82 Reviews
Garage in Cleethorpes, 10 years of experience
I've been a mobile mechanic 3 years now. Previously worked for major dealerships as a master technician. No job is too big for me
KEVIN • 19th October 2022
Vauxhall Insignia • Additional work following previous booking
34 Reviews
Garage in Edinburgh , 12 years of experience
7 years independent Garage 5 years Mazda dealership Timing belts Servicing Diagnostic Brakes Suspension
CLIVE • 26th September 2022
Citroen C4 Picasso • Turbocharger replacement
69 Reviews
Mobile mechanic in Charfield, 8 years of experience
I qualified as a mechanic 20 years ago. I have worked on a wide range of makes of vehicles both in the Czech Republic and the UK. I specialise in VAG vehicles (VW, Audi and Skoda), though I can repair almos...
TANYA • 8th July 2022
SEAT Altea XL • Turbocharger replacement
64 Reviews
Garage in Reading, 24 years of experience
PopesWood Garage 1998-2003 Mechanical Training TCD cars (self employed) 2004-2012 - Car Repair, maintenance. LACC Country cars 2012-2016 Car repair, maintenance and mechanical prep Japonica Cars 2016-date...
HELEN • 24th June 2022
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque • Additional work following previous booking
5 Reviews
Garage in Burton-On-Trent, 17 years of experience
Here at Alex Motors LTD I am an experienced vehicle technician owned the workshop. I have get over 17 years working experience dealing with wide range of cars from your daily to supercars and racing cars. ...
58 Reviews
Mobile mechanic in Horndean , 10 years of experience
We are a family run business. we pride ourselves on great customer services,we will go above and beyond to get you back on the road. with over 10 years professional experience in various garages including...
MICK • 4th April 2022
Ford Transit • Turbocharger replacement
765 Reviews
Garage in Dagenham, 30 years of experience
Hi, I’ve been a mechanic since leaving school and have owned and operated my own garage since I was 25 , were you could that I’ve done most jobs on a wide range of vehicles. I’d like to say that my workmans...
128 Reviews
Garage in Kent, 10 years of experience
We are proud to offer you a first class customer service at a competitive price whether you are using our workshop, smart repair service or need your vehicle recovering due to a breakdown. So please brows...
96 Reviews
Garage in Mossley, 20 years of experience
With 20 years experience in local independent garages, providing a garage-based service with a team of fully qualified mechanics. Working on all makes and models also specialising in the bigger jobs such as ...
8 Reviews
Garage in Coventry, 6 years of experience
Welcome to KZ Autos Ltd in Coventry, Warwickshire. As an independent garage we pride ourselves on friendly customer service with great experience. Started my career as an apprentice technician at Peuge...
CHEUK • 17th November 2021
Volvo V50 • Additional work following previous booking
260 Reviews
Garage in Teynham, 27 years of experience
Our team of hard working mechanics have many years of experience in the motor industry - this means that your vehicle will be left in good hands at our garage. We have excellent facilities that have the late...
Frequently asked questions about turbocharger repair & replacements
Read our answers to questions about turbocharger repair costs, symptoms and more.
What does a turbocharger do?
A turbocharger is a helps to push more air into the engine to significantly boost engine performance. The system is powered by the exhaust gases coming from the engine which drive a turbine in the turbo to push more air into the engine. It helps to achieve a more efficient combustion, with normally more power for only a small increase in fuel consumption.
What does a turbocharger replacement involve?
A mechanic will come to assess the situation around the turbocharger. They will then remove and replace the old turbocharger as requested. The engine will be checked and the car taken will be taken for a test drive where required, with any adjustments being made after that.
Can I do a turbocharger replacement myself?
Unless you are a qualified mechanic with the required skills, training and equipment to do the job, we strongly recommend a turbocharger 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 Turbo needs replacing?
Faulty turbochargers are not easily identified, the most obvious signs will be less power and a decreased fuel efficiency, emissions may also be worse. This will cost you a lot of money in the long term, as the car will be using more fuel, so it's important you get a qualified mechanic to repair it.
How long will a turbocharger replacement take?
On average a turbocharger replacement will usually take around 3 hours, but can take anywhere from 2 to over 4 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 turbocharger?
As a vital component of many vehicles, it shouldn't need to be replaced for the lifetime of the vehicle. This doesn't mean it always lasts, but you shouldn't expect this part of your vehicle to need replacing. Only undertake this repair if your vehicle has been diagnosed with this issue by a professional mechanic.
Can you drive with a broken turbo?
Driving the vehicle with a broken turbo may lead to further complications and damage to engine. If you suspect there is any issue with your vehicle's turbocharger or there are concerns about its age or condition, book with a professional mechanic with immediate effect to get it checked and replaced if necessary.
What happens if my turbo breaks?
If your turbo breaks in your car, your engine will lose power and your car will go into "limp mode." This means that your car will only be able to go a very slow speed until you get it fixed.
Is a faulty turbocharger an MOT failure?
It is likely that a faulty turbocharger will lead to an MOT failure as it can result in excessive exhaust smoke, power loss and an illuminated check engine light.
How much does it cost to replace a turbo?
On average a turbocharger repair costs around £900. Typical prices for can range anywhere from £700 to £1400. The cost ultimately depends on your location, vehicle and what parts the manufacturer recommends for the work. Find out what you could save by having your turbocharger replaced by ClickMechanic, by selecting your vehicle at the top of the page.
Check out the ClickMechanic price for a turbocharger repair. See the averages for different makes below. We consolidate industry standard data with millions of data points to give you the most accurate price. These estimates may include Turbocharger (TC) oil feed pipe, Turbocharger (TC) oil return pipe, Turbocharger (TC), Engine oil filter, Engine oil, Turbocharger (TC), Turbocharger (TC) boost pressure sensor, Turbocharger (TC) pipe connection - exhaust manifold, Turbocharger (TC) pipe connection - air intake and/or Turbocharger (TC) pipe connection - intercooler. We have turbocharger repair prices for 42 different manufacturers.
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- Microcar
- Metrocab
- Hummer
- Reva
- Asia
- TVR
- Ferrari
- Morgan
- Buick
- Lamborghini
- Pontiac
- Carbodies
- DS
- Mitsubishi Fuso
- Moskvich
- Cadillac
- Ford US
- Aixam
- Austin
- Daewoo
- Daimler
- FSO
- Maybach
- Rolls-Royce
- Santana
- Tata
- Great Wall
- Piaggio
- Perodua
- Aston Martin
- Daihatsu
- Lada
- Lancia
- Lotus
- Maserati
- Proton
- Ssangyong
- London Taxi's International
Estimates on repair costs, such as the above results for a turbocharger 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 turbocharger work
- AKI AUTOS LTD, Blackburn
- Amodeus Ltd Trading As All In Car Services, Mitcham
- Andrews Auto Care, Wadebridge
- Beckford And Boyt Mobile Autocare Ltd, Aylesbury
- H&R Motors, Merseyside
- JG Motor Services LTD, Challow
- JTD Diagnostics, Newton Abbot
- Jays Autos, Amersham
- John Lowry, Colchester
- Kjayrecovery, Amersham
- Lawford Service Station, Manningtree
- M P Mechanics, Stoke On Trent
- M.R Auto Services, Bridgwater
- Millward's Autocare Ltd, Preston
- P J MOTORS, Hednesford
Recent Turbocharger repair quotes
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