How much does it cost to replace a turbo?

Turbo replacement: £900–£2,400 fitted. Reconditioned units £600–£1,500 fitted. Always replace oil feed and return pipes at the same time.

Here's a quick, honest answer from a working UK mechanic — what causes it, what it costs to fix, and what to do next.

How long should a turbo last? — Properly serviced, 150,000+ miles is normal. Missed oil services cut that to under 80,000.

Will fitting a new turbo fix it? — Only if the cause of failure is also fixed — otherwise the new turbo lasts months not years.

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