TransmissionHigh
Automatic gearbox harshness and fluid neglect
Automatic gearbox service or rebuild£350–£3,000
Inspect · Test hot and cold for harsh shifts
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2006–2015 Vauxhall Antara · common fault repair costs
What the known faults on this Vauxhall Antara 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
- £13,800
The single priciest documented job on the 2006–2015 Vauxhall Antara is automatic gearbox service or rebuild at £350–£3,000. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £2,920–£13,800 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
Cost per fault
EngineHigh
Timing chain wear on 2.2 CDTi diesel
Timing chain, tensioner & guides£900–£2,400
Inspect · Cold start and listen for a chain rattle
BodyMedium
Corrosion on arches, sills and tailgate
Body & corrosion repair£250–£1,800
Inspect · Probe the arches and tailgate lip
DrivetrainHigh
Whining noise from the rear or juddering during tight low-speed turns due to transfer box or rear differential wear.
Driveline / differential repair£450–£1,800
Inspect · Perform a tight figure-of-eight manoeuvre at low speed on the forecourt. Listen for binding, juddering, or whining from the rear axle.
ExhaustMedium
Limp mode, poor acceleration, and DPF warning light illuminated due to blocked particulate filter.
DPF forced regen or replacement£250–£1,600
Inspect · Rev the engine to 2,500 rpm at idle. Check for excessive hesitation, a strong smell of unburnt diesel, or the DPF symbol on the dash.
SteeringHigh
Heavy steering, groaning noises, or visible fluid leaks from the rack boots.
Steering rack / column repair£400–£1,500
Inspect · Turn the steering wheel lock-to-lock while stationary. Listen for groaning from the power steering pump and feel for notches in the rack.
ElectricalMedium
Sensor and warning light faults
Electrical diagnosis & module repair£120–£900
Inspect · Scan for stored faults
BrakesMedium
Binding rear brakes, excessive heat from rear wheels, and handbrake not holding or releasing properly due to seized calipers.
Brakes (discs, pads, caliper)£200–£800
Inspect · Apply and release the handbrake firmly. Push the car on a flat surface to feel for resistance, and check if the rear discs look scored or blued.
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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