TransmissionHigh
7-speed DCT low-speed shudder
DCT clutch pack / mechatronic work£900–£3,200
Inspect · Crawl test in traffic
2012–2025 Hyundai i30 · common fault repair costs
What the known faults on this Hyundai i30 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–£3,200
- Top three risks, from
- £2,050
- Worst case, everything
- £8,600
The single priciest documented job on the 2012–2025 Hyundai i30 is dct clutch pack / mechatronic work at £900–£3,200. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £2,170–£8,600 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
Cost per fault
EngineMedium
1.0/1.4 T-GDi coolant loss and carbon build-up
Head gasket / cooling system repair£900–£2,600
Inspect · Check coolant and idle quality
ExhaustMedium
1.6 CRDi DPF issues on short-journey cars
DPF forced regen or replacement£250–£1,600
Inspect · Warning lights and regen history
ElectricalLow
Infotainment and camera dropouts
Infotainment repair or software fix£120–£1,200
Inspect · Test screen and camera
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.
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