EngineMedium
1.4L turbo coolant leaks, timing-chain wear and oil consumption.
Timing chain, tensioner & guides£900–£2,400
Inspect · Check for coolant loss, chain rattle and oil level.
2013–2022 Buick Encore · common fault repair costs
What the known faults on this Buick Encore typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.
Cost at a glance
- Most expensive fault
- £900–£2,400
- Top three risks, from
- £1,240
- Worst case, everything
- £4,700
The single priciest documented job on the 2013–2022 Buick Encore is timing chain, tensioner & guides at £900–£2,400. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £1,320–£4,700 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
Cost per fault
ElectricalLow
Infotainment and sensor glitches.
Infotainment repair or software fix£120–£1,200
Inspect · Test the touchscreen and parking sensors.
CoolingMedium
Water-pump and thermostat failures.
Cooling component replacement£220–£750
Inspect · Confirm the engine reaches and holds normal temperature.
TransmissionLow
6-speed automatic occasional harsh shifts.
Minor repair or adjustment£80–£350
Inspect · Test-drive through the gears.
Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.
Inspecting a Buick Encore this week?
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