Fixter gets you the best price for your Kia Rio's front shock absorber replacement
A typical front shock absorber replacement in the UK costs around £200 - £417.
Depending on your Kia Rio engine, and whether you live in a big city or a small one, the price of a front shock absorber replacement on your vehicle can be higher or lower. We computed prices for some of the best-selling cars in the UK in order to give you an idea of how much does a front shock absorber replacement costs.
| Car model | Fixter price range |
|---|---|
| Kia Rio 1.1 1 | £229 - £360 |
| Kia Rio 1.1 1 Air | £204 - £320 |
| Kia Rio 1.1 2 | £208 - £327 |
| Kia Rio 1.1 SR7 | £222 - £349 |
| Kia Rio 1.1 VR7 | £204 - £320 |
| Kia Rio 1 2 | £222 - £349 |
| Kia Rio 1.2 1 | £208 - £327 |
| Kia Rio 1.2 1 Air | £208 - £327 |
| Kia Rio 1.2 2 | £208 - £327 |
| Kia Rio 1.2 Pulse | £208 - £327 |
| Kia Rio 1.2 SE | £208 - £327 |
| Kia Rio 1.2 SR7 | £208 - £327 |
| Kia Rio 1.2 VR7 | £212 - £333 |
| Kia Rio 1 3 | £201 - £315 |
| Kia Rio 1.4 1 | £265 - £417 |
| Kia Rio 1.4 2 | £200 - £315 |
| Kia Rio 1.4 3 | £201 - £315 |
| Kia Rio 1.4 4 | £208 - £327 |
| Kia Rio 1.4 Black | £258 - £405 |
| Kia Rio 1.4 Chill | £259 - £407 |
| No additional work without your approval | |
| We only use manufacturer parts or equivalent | |
| All parts and labour are protected with our Fixter 12-month warranty |
When you drive over a bump, the piston inside the cylinder moves up and down against the gas/fluid and the spring, absorbing the shock from the bump. The strut assembly takes a beating over time, especially on bumpy roads. It will eventually start leaking the gas/liquid, leaving you with an unstable or rugged ride. With worn out struts, it is possible that the tires could lose contact with the road and/or the tires will wear out prematurely.
| Car model | Average labour time |
|---|---|
| Kia Rio 1 2 | 1 h 45 min - 2 h 18 min |
| Kia Rio 1 3 | 1 h 43 min - 2 h 20 min |
| Kia Rio 1.1 1 | 1 h 17 min - 1 h 58 min |
| Kia Rio 1.1 2 | 1 h 15 min - 2 h |
| Kia Rio 1.2 1 | 1 h 13 min - 2 h 2 min |
| Kia Rio 1.2 2 | 1 h 11 min - 2 h 4 min |
| Kia Rio 1.2 5 | 1 h 33 min - 2 h 30 min |
| Kia Rio 1.4 1 | 2 h 31 min - 3 h 16 min |
| Kia Rio 1.4 2 | 2 h 30 min - 3 h 18 min |
| Kia Rio 1.4 3 | 2 h 44 min - 3 h 20 min |
| Kia Rio 1.4 4 | 2 h 42 min - 3 h 22 min |
| Kia Rio 1.5 1 | 2 h 4 min - 2 h 48 min |
| Kia Rio 1.5 2 | 2 h 2 min - 2 h 50 min |
| Kia Rio 1.5 3 | 2 h - 2 h 52 min |
| Kia Rio 1.2 SE | 1 h 34 min - 2 h 30 min |
| Kia Rio 1.4 GS | 1 h 56 min - 2 h 39 min |
| Kia Rio 1.4 LS | 1 h 54 min - 2 h 41 min |
| Kia Rio 1.4 LX | 2 h 9 min - 2 h 43 min |
| Kia Rio 1.5 GS | 2 h 7 min - 2 h 45 min |
| Kia Rio 1.5 LS | 2 h 5 min - 2 h 47 min |
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