Most common expensive part replacements identified

2 March 2022  

With the cost of living crisis biting into household budgets, motorists will be worrying if they have a car problem. With this in mind, LeaseCar.Uk has identified the car parts most likely to need replacing, which the organisation also identified as costing more once labour is factored in.

A spokesman for LeaseCar.uk said: “There is little worse than going about your day on a car journey only for something to go drastically wrong and lead to an unexpected breakdown. Drivers with mechanical knowledge might know instantly what has stopped working but for many it is impossible to tell what has occurred under the bonnet until they take it to a garage.

The parts identified by LeasCar.uk are:
• Head gasket
• Clutch
• ECU replacement
• Catalytic converter
• Timing belt
• Starter motor
• Alternator

LeaseCar.uk’s spokesman added: “Regular servicing can help keep an eye out for signs of wear and tear and deterioration, but the simple fact is most of us don’t have lots of spare money for expensive car repairs, so it is useful to know what are the most likely – and expensive car parts that can go wrong.”