TransmissionMedium
Automatic gearbox hesitation on higher mileage cars
Automatic gearbox service or rebuild£350–£3,000
Inspect · Drive through low speed gear changes and feel for hesitation or clunks
2011–2018 Peugeot 508 · common fault repair costs
What the known faults on this Peugeot 508 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
- £350–£3,000
- Top three risks, from
- £1,500
- Worst case, everything
- £13,100
The single priciest documented job on the 2011–2018 Peugeot 508 is automatic gearbox service or rebuild at £350–£3,000. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £2,670–£13,100 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
Cost per fault
Engine (1.6 THP petrol)High
Distinct metallic rattling noise from the top of the engine on cold start due to timing chain stretch and tensioner wear.
Timing chain, tensioner & guides£900–£2,400
Inspect · Start the engine from completely cold with the bonnet open. Listen closely to the driver side of the engine bay for a sharp metallic clatter lasting 3 to 5 seconds.
BodyworkLow
Boot lid and door seal water ingress causing damp carpets
Body & corrosion repair£250–£1,800
Inspect · Check boot carpet and door sills for dampness or mould smell
Exhaust & emissionsHigh
1.6 and 2.0 HDi diesel particulate filter blocking on short runs
DPF forced regen or replacement£250–£1,600
Inspect · Check for a DPF warning light and confirm regen completes on a run
Emissions system (BlueHDi models)High
UREA warning light illuminated and emissions fault message, caused by internal failure of the AdBlue tank pump.
AdBlue / NOx system repair£350–£1,500
Inspect · Turn the ignition on and check the instrument cluster for the UREA light or a countdown message restricting engine starts.
SuspensionMedium
Front suspension bush and strut wear from motorway miles
Suspension refresh (per axle)£250–£1,100
Inspect · Listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear
ElectricalMedium
Head-up display and multiplex electrical gremlins
Electrical diagnosis & module repair£120–£900
Inspect · Check all dash warnings clear and test head-up display if fitted
BrakesMedium
Electronic parking brake fails to release or engage smoothly, often accompanied by a dashboard warning or a groaning noise from the rear wheels.
Brakes (discs, pads, caliper)£200–£800
Inspect · Engage and disengage the parking brake switch multiple times while stationary. Listen for strained motor noises from the rear and ensure the dash light extinguishes promptly.
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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