How Much Does Anti-Roll Bar Bushes Replacement Cost in the UK?

Anti-roll bar bushes are an essential component of a vehicle's suspension system, providing support and absorbing shocks from bumps in the road. They are designed to provide a pivot point for the suspension component. The roll bar itself is a metal bar that is attached to the chassis of the car, and the bushes are located at the end of the bar. They act as a buffer between the metal bar and the chassis.

Over time, these bushes can become worn or damaged and need to be replaced. Worn or damaged roll bar bushes can cause a number of problems, including increased noise, vibrations and reduced handling.

How much does it cost to replace anti-roll bar bushes?

The average cost of replacing anti-roll bar bushes is £100, with prices ranging from £80 and £180. The cost of replacing the front anti-roll bar bushes is slightly higher than replacing the rear bushes. The exact price of the roll bar bushes replacement depends largely on your car and the parts recommended by the manufacturer.

To avoid having car owners overpaying and get a fair price for anti-roll bar bushes replacement, we use real-time data of thousands of car makes and model data, local labour prices for anti-roll bar bushes repairs and replacements and part prices to provide an instant fair quote. Simply enter your vehicle registration number and postcode to get an instant price for anti-roll bar bushes replacement for your car.

Your location can also be a key factor in determining the price of anti-roll bar bushes replacement. For example, average hourly labour rates and demand in cities like London is around £50-£100 while in towns with lower demand, the labour rates can range from £35-£50. The type of mechanic, for example, a mobile mechanic vs a dealership garage technician can also affect the total cost of an anti-roll bar bushes replacement.

Signs your anti-roll bar bushes need to be replaced

The car feels less stable when cornering

A car that drifts left to right while driving on a straight path could be an indication of worn suspension bushes.

There is excessive noise coming from the suspension when driving over bumps

Having clunking sounds from the underside of your vehicle, especially when turning, is also a sign you need to replace the control arm bushings.

The car feels like it is leaning to one side when cornering

While turning on a corner, the steering will feel less stable and will feel like it’s leaning on one side. This could indicate that the bushes need to be replaced.

Uneven tyre wear

If a vehicle has uneven tyre wear, it may be an indication that there is uneven wheel alignment or the anti-roll bar bushes need to be replaced.

Frequently asked questions about anti-roll bar bushes replacement cost

Is it easy to replace car bushes?

For a professional mechanic, anti-roll bar bushes are easy to replace but in some cases can be tricky and need specialised tools. There may be an instance where replacing the entire component is more economical than just replacing the bushing.

Can you drive with worn bushings?

It is not advisable to drive with worn bushings. Bushings provide support for various suspension components, and once they are worn out, these components will not be properly supported. This can lead to a number of problems, such as uneven tyre wear, poor handling, and premature wear of other suspension components.

What happens if you drive with worn anti-roll bar bushes?

If you drive with worn roll bar bushes, the vehicle will likely experience increased vibration and noise. Additionally, the vehicle may have increased body roll and decreased handling and stability which in extreme cases can lead to accidents.

How long does an anti-roll bar bushes replacement take?

A anti-roll bar bushes replacement job usually takes around 1 hour for one side and around 2 hours if all bushes need to be replaced. Ultimately, the time that the job will take will depend on a number of factors, like your vehicle's make and model, year, as well as other factors. Select your car at the top of this page for information on job time and cost for your vehicle through ClickMechanic.

Can I carry out an anti-roll bar bushes replacement myself?

Anti-roll bar bushes replacement requires the vehicle to be jacked up to gain access to the suspension system and also need special tools such as torque wrenches, spring compressors, and ball joint separators. In many cases, it will also require realignment of the wheels after the job is completed.
Unless you are a qualified mechanic with the required skills, training and equipment to do the job, we strongly recommend an anti-roll bar bushes replacement is only carried out by a professional mechanic. ClickMechanic can help get you a vetted and local mechanic to carry out the work. Just enter your postcode and your car's registration number at the top of this page and select the work needed to get an instant fixed price up front.

What else could be the problem if my anti-roll bar bushes are not worn?

If you’re experiencing suspension issues and have ruled out the anti-roll bar bushes then it could be one or more of the following at fault:

• Wheel alignment - if the wheels are not aligned well then it can lead to handling problems and noise from the suspension.
• Brake issues - sometimes the symptom of a car pulling to one side can point towards worn out brake pads.
• Other suspension components - the suspension system is complex with many different parts so it could be the control arm bushings, shock absorbers, struts, ball joints, or even tie rods and track rod ends.

What happens during an anti-roll bar bushes replacement?

• Mechanic will raise the vehicle using jack stands or a hydraulic lift
• Mechanic may need to remove wheels to access the bushes
• Mechanic will remove damaged or worn out bushings and associated component
• Mechanic will assemble new bushings as required
• Mechanic may perform wheel alignment if necessary