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
- £850
- Worst case, everything
- £8,400
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 £1,220–£8,400 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
Cost per fault
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
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
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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