DS driveshaft replacement, made easy
Hassle-free MOT, Service and Car Repair
How much does a driveshaft replacement cost for DS cars?
Car model | Fixter price range |
---|---|
Driveshaft replacement - front / driver side for DS 3 | £276 - £434 |
Driveshaft replacement - front / passenger side for DS 3 | £297 - £467 |
Driveshaft replacement - front / driver side for DS 3 II | £262 - £412 |
Driveshaft replacement - front / passenger side for DS 3 II | £262 - £412 |
Driveshaft replacement - front / driver side for DS 4 II | £276 - £434 |
Driveshaft replacement - front / passenger side for DS 4 II | £290 - £456 |
Driveshaft replacement - front / driver side for DS 5 | £347 - £545 |
Driveshaft replacement - front / passenger side for DS 5 | £389 - £612 |
Driveshaft replacement - front / driver side for DS 7 Crossback | £312 - £490 |
Driveshaft replacement - front / passenger side for DS 7 Crossback | £312 - £490 |
We have
your back...
We find and vet the top rated garages so you don't have to.
We negotiate the best prices on your behalf.
Fair prices based on real time market data.
Save time with our car collection and delivery.
All work is guaranteed for 12 months.
Our expert insights into driveshaft replacement
What does a driveshaft do?
The driveshaft isn’t a single part in your car, but rather a series of rod-like components. These parts work together to transfer the rotational power produced in your engine to your wheels so your car can move. Essentially, your driveshaft allows you to drive!
What are the symptoms of a bad driveshaft?
Below are the top three symptoms that could indicate you need to replace your driveshaft:
Scraping, squeaking and rattling sounds from underneath your car.
Intense vibrations coming from underneath the car.
A significant shudder when accelerating from low speed or a stopped position.
What happens during a driveshaft replacement?
Our certified mechanics will:
Safely jack the car so they can inspect the driveshaft.
Replace the faulty or damaged driveshaft if necessary.
Check any related components and advise if any need to be replaced.
Double check the drive assembly and test drive the car.
Make any final adjustments, if needed.
How Fixter works
Simply book online and we'll handle the rest
Upfront, fair pricing, with free collection & return and no hidden costs. Our in-house experts will then choose the ideal garage to work on your car.
A fully-insured Fixter driver will pick up your car, whenever and wherever works for you. (If you’d prefer to drive your car to the garage yourself, that’s not a problem!).
Our in-house experts will keep you updated, and your card is only charged once all work has been satisfactorily completed and approved by our team. Your driver will then drop the car back when it’s convenient for you.
Our reviews
Want to learn more about DS driveshaft replacement?
What does a driveshaft do?
A driveshaft is essentially the component that “drives” a car by transferring power from a car’s engine to its wheels. It has a tubular design and is usually made from aluminium, steel or carbon fibre to ensure it's both strong and lightweight.
Front-wheel drive vehicles don’t usually have driveshafts. However, because in four wheel and rear wheel drive vehicles the gearbox and differential are separate units, the driveshaft is needed to transmit the turning motion of the gearbox to the differential. As the output shaft of the gearbox rotates it spins the driveshaft, which then turns the differential ring gear to rotate the wheels.
Driveshafts are a very precisely balanced and weighted component because they rotate at very high speeds in order to turn the wheels. When the driveshaft has an issue, it can instantly affect the drivability of the vehicle.
DS
DS is the premium automobile marque of the Groupe PSA. First announced in 2009 by Citroën as its premium sub-brand; it was suggested to be an abbreviation of different spirit or distinctive series. However, in French, the name is considered a play on words, as the translation of déesse becomes goddess in English.
How popular is DS in the United Kingdom?
As a newcomer to the UK market in its own right, there were around 35k DS cars on the roads in the UK by the end of 2018. Whether those figures will continue to rise at the same rate shown since their introduction in 2015, only time will tell.
Looking to provide a standalone marque to initially compete with brands such as Volkswagen and Audi, PSA decided that neither Citroën nor Peugeot would be able to carry the brand strength that would be able to make a serious threat in the market with an elevated price-point at the level of quality and luxury they set out to achieve.
DS: Establishing a new range of upmarket models
To compete with the likes of Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz, DS introduced a range of hatchbacks, saloons and SUVs but it’s undoubtedly their supermini city car that is proving the most popular.
The DS3, sold as a 3-door hatchback or a convertible, is available in countless customisation options and also as the subcompact luxury crossover SUV DS3 Crossback. The DS3 was voted Car of the Year by Top Gear Magazine, and first place supermini four times in a row in the JD Power Satisfaction UK Survey.
DS: Don’t be fooled into thinking they’re just a one trick pony
At the other end of the range you’ll find the DS7 Crossback. Here’s a large SUV designed to compete directly with the Audi Q5, the BMW X3 and the Mercedes-Benz GLC; that’s quite a jump for a car that’s built by Citroën.
The models that you’ll find between the DS3 and the DS7 are created with the same style for the market in mind. The DS4, a mixture of hatchback and SUV, and the DS5, a bigger hatchback priced and pitched against the Audi A4, the BMW 3 Series and the Mercedes C-Class saloons.
How often should a driveshaft need replacing?
There is no set lifespan of a driveshaft, but it shouldn’t need to be replaced for at least 75,000 miles, unless it gets damaged. It’s important to note that this can vary a lot depending on the car, driving style and habits. The driveshaft will need to be replaced sooner if it gets damaged. Because driveshafts are very precisely balanced and weighted, when there is an issue, it will instantly affect the drivability of the car.
What happens during a driveshaft repair?
Our certified mechanics will:
Safely jack the car so they can inspect the driveshaft.
Replace the faulty or damaged driveshaft if necessary.
Check any related components and advise if any need to be replaced.
Double check the drive assembly and test drive the car.
Make any final adjustments, if needed.
What causes a driveshaft to break?
Since drive shafts must rotate very quickly in order to do their job, they must remain weighted down and balanced exactly right. Therefore even the slightest damage will prevent the drive shafts from operating properly. This damage is usually due to an accident or can occur whilst driving over a bump or pothole. In most cases, when the driveshaft becomes damaged the car will become very bumpy and difficult to handle.
When should a driveshaft be replaced?
While there is no set lifespan of a driveshaft, it shouldn’t need to be replaced for at least 75,000 miles. It’s important to note that this can vary a lot depending on the car, driving style and habits.
The driveshaft will need to be replaced sooner if it gets damaged. Because driveshafts are very precisely balanced and weighted, when there is an issue, it will instantly affect the drivability of the car.
What are the symptoms of a bad driveshaft?
Usually, there a few signs you can look for:
Scraping, squeaking and rattling sounds from underneath your car.
Problems when turning your car is a tell-tale sign of a bad driveshaft.
Intense vibrations coming from underneath the car.
A significant shudder when accelerating from low speed or a stopped position.
What happens during a driveshaft repair?
Our certified mechanics will:
Safely jack the car so they can inspect the driveshaft.
Replace the faulty or damaged driveshaft if necessary.
Check any related components and advise if any need to be replaced.
Double check the drive assembly and test drive the car.
Make any final adjustments, if needed.
What is the average life of a driveshaft?
There is no set lifespan of a driveshaft, but it shouldn’t need to be replaced for at least 75,000 miles, unless it gets damaged. It’s important to note that this can vary a lot depending on the car, driving style and habits.
Can you drive with a bad driveshaft?
Driving with a bad driveshaft is not recommended. A damaged or faulty driveshaft will severely affect the drivability of your vehicle, making it very difficult to handle and potentially dangerous on the roads. If your driveshaft is damaged you will experience issues when turning, shuddering when accelerating and intense vibrations when driving.
What happens if you don't replace a bad driveshaft?
Failing to replace a bad driveshaft could result in further, more expensive, damage to the car. If you begin to experience any of the above symptoms, we recommend having your driveshaft inspected and replaced if necessary. Having your car regularly serviced will ensure that any issues related to the driveshaft are picked up and dealt with early.
Need a hand understanding your car needs?
As featured in
We cover all makes and models — anywhere in the UK
Popular locations
- driveshaft replacement in Birmingham
- driveshaft replacement in Brighton
- driveshaft replacement in Edinburgh
- driveshaft replacement in Leeds
- driveshaft replacement in Liverpool
- driveshaft replacement in London
- driveshaft replacement in Manchester
- driveshaft replacement in Portsmouth
- driveshaft replacement in Swansea
Popular services
- DS MOT
- DS car service
- DS free air con check
- DS brake pads replacement
- DS front brake pads replacement
- DS rear brake pads replacement
- DS brake discs & pads replacement
- DS front brake discs & pads replacement
- DS rear brake discs & pads replacement
- DS timing belt replacement
- DS car diagnostic
- DS clutch kit replacement
- DS car battery replacement & fitting