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Recent Reviews Related to Glow Plugs Replacement

Alitemotorservices

Mobile mechanic in London, 8 years of experience

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29th July 2020

Rating: 4.7 out of 5

“Happy with the work carried out, though thought it quite an expensive job for 10mins work.”

DANNY

Audi A3 • Glow plugs replacement (all)

4th August 2020

Rating: 5.0 out of 5

“Joe was great! Communication is important and we knew what was happening and when. The service was on time, efficient and gave us clarity to make our purchase decision.”

MICHAEL

Volkswagen Golf • Basic Pre-purchase Inspection

Ricky Mobile Mechanic

Garage in Caernarfon, 21 years of experience

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18th July 2020

Rating: 5.0 out of 5

“Ricky was awesome! Contacted me to confirm appointment, Turned up on time and completed the job to a high standard. Lovely manner and gave me lots of advice for the vehicle going forward. Much appreciated excellent service.”

SABINA

Renault Master • Glow plugs replacement (all)

24th November 2018

Rating: 5.0 out of 5

“Ricky was really nice friendly and polite. He got the job done in quick time and had a good attitude appearance. He was very professional and efficient. Thanks Ricky!”

GEMMA

Volkswagen Golf • Front wheel bearing (one) replacement

Mechanics In Motion

Mobile mechanic in Basingstoke, 10 years of experience

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18th July 2020

Rating: 5.0 out of 5

“Although he did run late, he phoned in advance to let me know he was running behind as his previous job was more difficult than he first anticipated. He only managed to get 3 out of 4 of my glow plugs out but in all fairness he tried really hard but plug number 4 didn't want to come out and the risk of it snapping was too great. As it wasn't a problematic plug he asked if I wished to pursue it's removal and explained the risk to me and I thought it was best to leave it in place as this was the best option. He was very friendly and knowledgeable and even secured a loose cable someone else left loose which would've caused problems later on for me. All in all I was very satisfied with his work and my engine warning lights are now gone so I'm happy. 5/5 for Tyler and I would certainly not hesitate to use him or click mechanic again.“
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ALAN

Vauxhall Astra • Glow plugs replacement (all)

29th July 2020

Rating: 5.0 out of 5

“Tyler was fab. He fixed the initial problem with my car and then was back a few days later to fix another problem he thankfully spotted before I overheated on a motorway! Punctual and a lovely guy. Would definitely recommend.”

BEKAH

Fiat 500 • Coolant radiator replacement

MJM Mobile Repairs

Mobile mechanic in Warlingham, Surrey, 40 years of experience

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15th July 2020

Rating: 5.0 out of 5

“Very professional and friendly. Got the job done promptly with no dramas.”

CRAIG

Volkswagen Passat • Glow plugs replacement (all)

22nd May 2020

Rating: 5.0 out of 5

“Yes, definitely the best service. The best service that ever expect! Nice guys, very polite and excellent service!!”

PABLO

Peugeot 308 • MOT with collection & delivery

Automann Ltd.

Garage in Gloucester , 25 years of experience

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30th June 2020

Rating: 4.7 out of 5

“Very good, knowledgable and friendly, will deffo use him again. Its good that hes local to me aswell”

ALEC

Ford S-MAX • Glow plugs replacement (all)

30th June 2020

Rating: 5.0 out of 5

“Steve was friendly and professional. So glad I paid a professional to check the vehicle over. Would definitely recommend and use again.”

JAMES

Subaru Impreza • Standard Pre-purchase Inspection

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How much does a Glow Plugs replacement cost?

Labour times and part prices vary depending on the particular vehicle, but to give you an idea here are some examples.

Car	Franchise Dealer estimate	Independent Garage estimate	ClickMechanic	Saving
Car2006 BMW X3	Franchise Dealer Est.£275 - £338	Independent Garage Est.£125 - £178	ClickMechanic Est.£126 - £179	Saving50%
Car2010 Fiat Punto Evo	Franchise Dealer Est.£109 - £162	Independent Garage Est.£82 - £126	ClickMechanic Est.£82 - £126	Saving22%
Car2002 Volkswagen Polo	Franchise Dealer Est.£171 - £198	Independent Garage Est.£96 - £119	ClickMechanic Est.£97 - £120	Saving41%
Car2004 Ford Focus C-MAX	Franchise Dealer Est.£219 - £267	Independent Garage Est.£138 - £179	ClickMechanic Est.£140 - £180	Saving34%
Car2005 Toyota Avensis	Franchise Dealer Est.£164 - £185	Independent Garage Est.£125 - £141	ClickMechanic Est.£125 - £142	Saving23%

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Read our short guide with information on costs, symptoms and more.

What do glow plugs do?

Glow plugs were originally used to assist with starting diesel engines in cold temperatures when the heavy oil used to coagulate. Now that diesel has many additives to prevent this, glow plugs have taken on the role of heating the incoming fuel / air mix to provide greater efficiency while the engine warms up. This also assists with decreasing the noise during cold running.

How do glow plugs work and what are the components

Each cylinder will have its own glow plug, controlled by a glow plug relay (or by the vehicle's body computer module (BCM). When the ignition is initially switched on, a current is automatically sent to the relay to switch the glow plugs on. When the plugs are going through this cycle, normally the dashboard will show the pre-heat plug warning, which looks like a coil of wire. Once the glow plugs have heated up, the light will extinguish. Ideally, the engine should only be started once this light has gone out to provide their maximum effect.

Some newer cars, especially this with automatic stop/start systems have special glow plugs with pressure sensors in them. Normally, glow plugs are relatively inexpensive, ranging between £20-£30 each, however the pressure type can be at least five times this.

How do you know there is something wrong with the glow plugs?

You may experience some of the following symptoms

Glow plug warning light flashing when the ignition is switched on
Engine management warning light (EML) lit
Struggling to start from cold
Excessive fuel consumption while the engine warms up

When should you consider a glow plugs replacement?

If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, ideally would have the glow plugs changed as soon as possible. If the engine is starting OK, though and there is no EML lit, then get the glow plugs changed when you are able to.

How common is a glow plug replacement?

The majority of diesel vehicles will go through their life without requiring them to be changed, however like all electrical units, they can fail, so it's a job that is carried out with reasonable frequency by the mechanics.

How can I extend the life of my glow plugs?

There is nothing you can do to reduce the risk of a glow plug failing.

What happens during a glow plug replacement?

The mechanic will pre-soak the glow plug threads with penetrating oil or similar and wait for it to take effect.
Mechanic will then ease the glow plugs undone and remove them one by one
New glow plugs will then be installed
Engine start up will be tested and error codes cleared down

NOTE

Glow plugs are notoriously difficult to remove in some circumstances.

As the plugs themselves are around the size of a pencil, glow plugs that have seized in position are susceptible to breaking. Should this occur, there could be a danger that the cylinder head would need to be removed in order to extract them.

Whilst the mechanics will endeavor to do their best to replace the plugs without this occurring, should it happen, the subsequent removal work will not be covered financially by the mechanic.

If you are in any doubt about having the glow plugs replaced by ClickMechanic, please contact us prior to booking.

How much does a glow plugs replacement cost?

The cost of replacing glow plugs depends on your car and what parts your car's manufacturer recommends using for the replacement. Find out what you could save by having your glow plugs replaced by ClickMechanic, by selecting your car at the top of this page!

How much does a Glow Plugs replacement cost?

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48 manufacturers for Glow Plugs Replacement

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Alfa Romeo Parts costs: £95.96 - £149.94 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 293	£153	£126 - £174	£175 - £248	Get exact price
Audi Parts costs: £80.92 - £145.46 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 2321	£151	£119 - £170	£173 - £243	Get exact price
Bentley Parts costs: £3,581.02 - £4,297.23 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 2	£3645	£3,639 - £3,639	£4,412 - £4,412	Get exact price
BMW Parts costs: £107.33 - £193.19 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 5172	£209	£175 - £254	£265 - £378	Get exact price
Chevrolet Parts costs: £91.96 - £125.09 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 44	£159	£136 - £200	£197 - £316	Get exact price
Chrysler Parts costs: £128.94 - £182.59 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 311	£177	£143 - £201	£182 - £280	Get exact price
Citroen Parts costs: £69.62 - £103.02 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 1814	£151	£119 - £168	£181 - £266	Get exact price
Dacia Parts costs: £97.22 - £134.35 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 15	£144	£119 - £161	£160 - £232	Get exact price
Daewoo Parts costs: £59.01 - £70.81 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 1	£111	£119 - £119	£190 - £190	Get exact price
Daihatsu Parts costs: £374.48 - £449.38 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 3	£408	£395 - £412	£491 - £525	Get exact price
Dodge Parts costs: £102.27 - £202.94 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 16	£179	£151 - £229	£221 - £322	Get exact price
Ferrari Parts costs: £1,587.20 - £1,904.64 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 1	£1648	£1,637 - £1,637	£2,005 - £2,005	Get exact price
Fiat Parts costs: £79.41 - £153.04 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 1717	£167	£123 - £196	£182 - £289	Get exact price
Ford Parts costs: £71.96 - £109.08 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 5341	£140	£121 - £178	£184 - £283	Get exact price
Honda Parts costs: £160.96 - £213.67 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 244	£208	£188 - £227	£247 - £311	Get exact price
Hyundai Parts costs: £130.95 - £207.61 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 276	£219	£180 - £244	£255 - £349	Get exact price
Infiniti Parts costs: £216.92 - £260.30 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 2	£268	£273 - £273	£372 - £372	Get exact price
Isuzu Parts costs: £129.96 - £303.77 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 20	£219	£168 - £302	£232 - £402	Get exact price
Iveco Parts costs: £122.48 - £156.07 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 12	£175	£155 - £179	£212 - £254	Get exact price
Jaguar Parts costs: £69.96 - £125.66 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 384	£148	£119 - £167	£182 - £251	Get exact price
Jeep Parts costs: £106.03 - £174.26 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 255	£182	£155 - £205	£225 - £294	Get exact price
Kia Parts costs: £143.96 - £212.16 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 325	£216	£193 - £248	£271 - £353	Get exact price
Land Rover Parts costs: £88.96 - £201.53 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 1596	£193	£149 - £261	£226 - £386	Get exact price
LDV Parts costs: £145.96 - £179.04 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 116	£194	£195 - £204	£273 - £288	Get exact price
Lexus Parts costs: £140.87 - £187.60 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 4	£196	£183 - £205	£254 - £285	Get exact price
Maserati Parts costs: £1,312.08 - £1,574.50 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 1	£1390	£1,385 - £1,385	£1,719 - £1,719	Get exact price
Mazda Parts costs: £75.96 - £237.99 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 111	£174	£111 - £247	£162 - £336	Get exact price
Mercedes-Benz Parts costs: £64.38 - £172.71 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 3088	£201	£113 - £220	£175 - £325	Get exact price
MG Parts costs: £94.36 - £183.36 Labour time: 1-4 hours # of quotes: 14	£215	£149 - £349	£222 - £575	Get exact price
MINI Parts costs: £78.34 - £220.75 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 149	£192	£118 - £233	£172 - £319	Get exact price
Mitsubishi Parts costs: £95.96 - £150.92 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 262	£186	£145 - £197	£213 - £292	Get exact price
Nissan Parts costs: £81.36 - £149.41 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 1064	£153	£110 - £174	£154 - £247	Get exact price
Peugeot Parts costs: £70.69 - £108.18 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 1548	£158	£120 - £194	£183 - £315	Get exact price
Peugeot Talbot Parts costs: £79.53 - £95.44 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 2	£103	£107 - £107	£150 - £150	Get exact price
Porsche Parts costs: £128.94 - £1,020.62 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 14	£378	£158 - £900	£212 - £1,118	Get exact price
Renault Parts costs: £69.75 - £139.40 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 1819	£136	£102 - £165	£149 - £237	Get exact price
Rover Parts costs: £60.52 - £110.35 Labour time: 1-4 hours # of quotes: 34	£190	£115 - £272	£181 - £469	Get exact price
Saab Parts costs: £99.96 - £139.40 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 353	£145	£133 - £165	£185 - £237	Get exact price
SEAT Parts costs: £85.85 - £131.82 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 660	£139	£124 - £159	£179 - £230	Get exact price
Skoda Parts costs: £85.85 - £131.37 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 455	£137	£113 - £159	£157 - £229	Get exact price
Smart Parts costs: £68.97 - £166.16 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 35	£146	£118 - £188	£181 - £264	Get exact price
Ssangyong Parts costs: £117.43 - £157.59 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 119	£167	£145 - £180	£195 - £255	Get exact price
Subaru Parts costs: £142.99 - £342.77 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 13	£261	£192 - £335	£269 - £441	Get exact price
Suzuki Parts costs: £67.96 - £112.11 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 116	£140	£117 - £148	£179 - £221	Get exact price
Toyota Parts costs: £121.22 - £186.39 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 472	£186	£154 - £204	£211 - £284	Get exact price
Vauxhall Parts costs: £83.68 - £163.15 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 6562	£194	£127 - £185	£187 - £261	Get exact price
Volkswagen Parts costs: £76.96 - £131.82 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 3420	£147	£115 - £159	£168 - £230	Get exact price
Volvo Parts costs: £77.96 - £150.01 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 626	£162	£116 - £218	£170 - £335	Get exact price

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Mechanics that undertake glow plugs work

Imperium Mobile Auto Solutions, Milton Keynes
J B Autos Uk Ltd, Thorne Doncaster
Jak Vehicle Repairs Ltd, Chatham

John Penfold Trading As In Car Safe & Sound, Sunbury On Thames
Jojo Mobile Mechanic, Bexhill On Sea
Kosi's Car Repairs, Redcar

Recent Glow Plugs replacement quotes

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£143.30

Glow plugs replacement (all)

Alfa Romeo 159

Newport

£137.43

Glow plugs replacement (all)

Ford Focus

Brighton

£116.42

Glow plugs replacement (all)

Saab 9-3

Halifax

£122.34

Glow plugs replacement (all)

Volkswagen Golf

Addlestone

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Recent Reviews Related to Glow Plugs Replacement

How much does a Glow Plugs replacement cost?

Want to learn more about Glow Plugs replacements?

What do glow plugs do?

How do glow plugs work and what are the components

How do you know there is something wrong with the glow plugs?

When should you consider a glow plugs replacement?

How common is a glow plug replacement?

How can I extend the life of my glow plugs?

What happens during a glow plug replacement?

NOTE

Glow plugs are notoriously difficult to remove in some circumstances.

How much does a glow plugs replacement cost?

How much does a Glow Plugs replacement cost?

Want to know how much you'd pay at a franchise dealer or independent garage?

Check out the ClickMechanic price for a Glow Plugs replacement. We use industry standard data & millions of data points so you know what you should be paying

Alfa Romeo

£153

£126 - £174

£175 - £248

Audi

£151

£119 - £170

£173 - £243

Bentley

£3645

£3,639 - £3,639

£4,412 - £4,412

BMW

£209

£175 - £254

£265 - £378

Chevrolet

£159

£136 - £200

£197 - £316

Chrysler

£177

£143 - £201

£182 - £280

Citroen

£151

£119 - £168

£181 - £266

Dacia

£144

£119 - £161

£160 - £232

Daewoo

£111

£119 - £119

£190 - £190

Daihatsu

£408

£395 - £412

£491 - £525

Dodge

£179

£151 - £229

£221 - £322

Ferrari

£1648

£1,637 - £1,637

£2,005 - £2,005

Fiat

£167

£123 - £196

£182 - £289

Ford

£140

£121 - £178

£184 - £283

Honda

£208

£188 - £227

£247 - £311