EngineHigh
1.2 and 1.4 petrol timing chain rattle and stretch
Timing chain, tensioner & guides£900–£2,400
Inspect · Cold start and listen for rattle for the first few seconds
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2013–2019 Vauxhall Adam · common fault repair costs
What the known faults on this Vauxhall Adam 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
- £1,270
- Worst case, everything
- £7,100
The single priciest documented job on the 2013–2019 Vauxhall Adam is timing chain, tensioner & guides at £900–£2,400. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £1,650–£7,100 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
Cost per fault
BodyworkLow
Two-tone roof paint bubbling and lacquer peel
Body & corrosion repair£250–£1,800
Inspect · Inspect roof edges and pillars closely in bright light
ElectricalMedium
Intellilink infotainment freezing or losing Bluetooth pairing
Infotainment repair or software fix£120–£1,200
Inspect · Cycle through radio, phone and sat nav functions repeatedly
SuspensionMedium
Front strut top mount knocking over bumps
Suspension refresh (per axle)£250–£1,100
Inspect · Turn the wheel lock to lock while stationary and listen for clunks
InteriorLow
Door handle and window switch trim wearing shiny or loose
Door / window mechanism£130–£600
Inspect · Operate every window switch and door handle for smooth action
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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