Suspension
Coil springs, one axle
Checked on 30 July 2026.ClickMechanic, Coil spring replacement cost guide (as of 30 July 2026)
What does coil springs, one axle cost in the UK?
£175 to £400 fitted at an independent garage, VAT included, on a mainstream car. The midpoint of that range is about £288, and where you land inside it is decided by access, parts and wheel size rather than by the garage's postcode.
Springs are replaced in pairs across an axle, because a new spring on one side and a settled one on the other leaves the car sitting unevenly. ClickMechanic put a pair at £248 on average within £175 to £400, about two hours on the front and one on the rear. The front costs more because the spring is usually part of a strut assembly that has to come out of the car and be compressed. Three things move the price: which axle, whether the top mount and bearing are replaced at the same time, which is normal practice on a high mileage strut, and self levelling or sports suspension, where the parts cost more.
How this job compares
| Job | Area | Fitted price |
|---|---|---|
| Front wiper blades | Visibility | £19 to £45 |
| Coil springs, one axle | Suspension | £175 to £400 |
| Exhaust section or full system | Noise, emissions and leaks | £100 to £1,200 |
Other suspension work
| Job | Fitted price | Labour |
|---|---|---|
| Wheel bearing | £120 to £300 | 1h |
| Anti-roll bar drop links | £60 to £130 | 1h |
| Suspension arm bushes | £80 to £180 | 1.5h |
| Shock absorbers, one axle | £150 to £500 | 2h |
Common questions
- How much does coil springs, one axle cost?
- £175 to £400 fitted at an independent garage, including VAT, for a mainstream car.
- How urgent is it?
- Get it looked at promptly. A broken spring changes how the car sits and how it behaves under braking, and a spring insecurely attached to the chassis or axle is a major defect, with loose fixings that allow visible movement rated dangerous. A broken coil can also cut into a tyre.
- What moves the price within that range?
- Access, parts and wheel size, mostly. A job that needs the bumper or an arch liner off costs an hour more than the same job on a car where it does not, and a genuine part can be several times an aftermarket one.
- Is this price for one side or both?
- The detail below says where a published price covers a pair. Where it does not, treat the range as one side and expect the second to add less than double, because the labour overlaps.
Sources
Every figure on this page was read off the publisher's own page on the date shown.