South East regional pricing
How Much Does a Car Mechanic Cost in Portsmouth?
Updated prices for . Portsmouth prices are typically 6% below the national average.
Price summary
Portsmouth Price Summary
| Service | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOT Test | £50 | £50 | £50 |
| Full Car Service (Major) | £185 | £280 | £470 |
| Interim Service (Minor) | £95 | £140 | £235 |
Prices include labour and materials. VAT may apply. Based on South East regional pricing.
Full pricing
All Car Mechanic Prices in Portsmouth
Every price adjusted for Portsmouth using a 0.935x cost multiplier, rounded to the nearest £5.
| Job | Low | Average | High | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOT Test | £50 | £50 | £50 | 45-60 minutes |
| Full Car Service (Major) | £185 | £280 | £470 | 3-5 hours |
| Interim Service (Minor) | £95 | £140 | £235 | 1-2 hours |
| Brake Pad Replacement (Per Axle) | £95 | £160 | £280 | 1-2 hours |
| Clutch Replacement | £375 | £625 | £1,030 | 4-8 hours |
| Timing Belt Replacement | £280 | £470 | £840 | 3-6 hours |
| Tyre Fitting (Per Tyre) | £45 | £85 | £150 | 20-30 minutes per tyre |
| Battery Replacement | £95 | £185 | £325 | 15-30 minutes |
| Exhaust Replacement | £140 | £325 | £655 | 1-3 hours |
| Air Conditioning Regas | £45 | £70 | £140 | 30-60 minutes |
| Diagnostic Check | £35 | £65 | £110 | 30-60 minutes |
| Wheel Alignment | £30 | £45 | £75 | 30-60 minutes |
MOT Test
Low
£50
Average
£50
High
£50
45-60 minutes
Full Car Service (Major)
Low
£185
Average
£280
High
£470
3-5 hours
Interim Service (Minor)
Low
£95
Average
£140
High
£235
1-2 hours
Brake Pad Replacement (Per Axle)
Low
£95
Average
£160
High
£280
1-2 hours
Clutch Replacement
Low
£375
Average
£625
High
£1,030
4-8 hours
Timing Belt Replacement
Low
£280
Average
£470
High
£840
3-6 hours
Tyre Fitting (Per Tyre)
Low
£45
Average
£85
High
£150
20-30 minutes per tyre
Battery Replacement
Low
£95
Average
£185
High
£325
15-30 minutes
Exhaust Replacement
Low
£140
Average
£325
High
£655
1-3 hours
Air Conditioning Regas
Low
£45
Average
£70
High
£140
30-60 minutes
Diagnostic Check
Low
£35
Average
£65
High
£110
30-60 minutes
Wheel Alignment
Low
£30
Average
£45
High
£75
30-60 minutes
Regional comparison
How Portsmouth Compares
Average cost of mot test across regions.
Local insights
What Affects Car Mechanic Costs in Portsmouth?
Portsmouth has a diverse population with varying needs and budgets, all of which directly affect car mechanic costs. The local market, competition between providers, and demand levels in the area all influence what you will pay. Prices tend to be higher in areas with greater demand and fewer providers.
Portsmouth mechanic costs are 6% below the UK average, reflecting the local cost of living and market conditions. Despite regional variation, prices can still differ by 30-50% between providers for the same service, making it worth comparing multiple options.
Several factors affect what you will pay for car mechanic services in Portsmouth. The scope and complexity of what you need is the biggest driver, followed by the provider's experience and reputation. Premium or specialist options will cost more. For the most involved services, expect to pay £375 to £1,030 for clutch replacement in Portsmouth.
When getting quotes in Portsmouth, compare at least three different providers. Ask for a detailed breakdown of what is included in the price. Always check certifications, reviews and itemised estimates before approving work.
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