What the big used-car repairs cost in NZ

The repairs that turn a good buy into an expensive one, with the documented NZ cost for every model each one affects. Every figure comes from the fault catalogue, at independent workshop rates, and each page explains what the price covers and how to check for the problem before you buy.

• Hybrid Battery Replacement Cost83 documented faults on 56 models · half start at or below $2,350, half top out at or below $7,250
• EV Battery Replacement Cost33 documented faults on 18 models · half start at or below $6,000, half top out at or below $14,000
• Cambelt Replacement Cost209 documented faults on 154 models · half start at or below $650, half top out at or below $2,500
• Timing Chain Replacement Cost640 documented faults on 318 models · half start at or below $1,500, half top out at or below $3,500
• CVT Gearbox Repair Cost315 documented faults on 147 models · half start at or below $500, half top out at or below $5,900
• DSG and Dual-Clutch Gearbox Repair Cost142 documented faults on 95 models · half start at or below $1,500, half top out at or below $5,500
• DPF Repair and Replacement Cost201 documented faults on 130 models · half start at or below $600, half top out at or below $3,800
• Diesel Injector Replacement Cost168 documented faults on 100 models · half start at or below $800, half top out at or below $3,500
• Head Gasket Repair Cost141 documented faults on 87 models · half start at or below $2,000, half top out at or below $4,500
• Turbo Repair and Replacement Cost185 documented faults on 123 models · half start at or below $900, half top out at or below $4,000
• EGR Valve and Cooler Repair Cost277 documented faults on 164 models · half start at or below $600, half top out at or below $2,400