Electric Steering Rack Replacement Costs
How Much To Replace An Electric Steering Rack?
New, Reconditioned, or Exchange Unit
Parts for a new Electric Steering Rack can cost anywhere between £300 and £800 for new parts, although Reconditioned / Exchange units are available for £100 to £300. There are many Reconditioned units available on the market that carry an OEM-matched torque sensor, so a Remanufactured unit could be the way to go. Electric Steering Racks is covered in more detail at https://westernpowersteering.co.uk/steering-parts/electric-rack/.
Labour and Calibration Time
Two to four hours of labour time should be added for an electric rack replacement. Time is required for the sensor reset and sometimes even an ADAS re-calibration (for example, for park assist). If a garage requires a dealer level diagnostic to carry out the re-calibration then this could add an extra £50 to £150 on top of the labour cost for replacement of an electric rack.
How Your Vehicle Affects the Price
But I said that a common family hatchback would cost less for the parts than a more premium car such as a German or even an American car. As an example, the rack that integrates the power control unit for some of the BMW’s and Volvos will cost noticeably more.
Extra Parts Commonly Needed
Tie rod ends, gaiters and track rod end boots are also worn in conjunction with the electric steering rack and are cost effective to replace at the same time. These additional parts typically cost in the region of £30 to £100 and will save the additional cost of labour on a future repair.
Comparing Quotes Sensibly
Shop around for the quotes for the car parts replacement. Here are the costs to check for. Also, you should also check for your rights and to get the best value when paying for car repairs.
The more you know about the cost of replacing an Electric Steering Rack, the better prepared you will be for the garage quotes on your chosen model.