Glow Plugs replacement & repair made easy

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.

What does a glow plugs replacement involve?

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

Can I change glow plugs myself?

Unless you are a qualified mechanic with the required skills, training and equipment to do the job, we strongly recommend a glow plugs replacement is only carried out by a professional mechanic. ClickMechanic can help get you a vetted and local mechanic to carry out the work. Just enter your postcode and your car's registration number at the top of this page and select the work needed to get an instant fixed price up front.

What are the symptoms of bad 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

How long will a glow plugs replacement take?

On average, glow plugs replacement times can range from 1 to 2 hours with an average of just over 1 hours. The time that the job takes will depend on a number of factors, like your vehicle's make and model, year, as well as other factors. Select your car at the top of this page for information on job time and cost for your vehicle through ClickMechanic.

How often should glow plugs be replaced?

The majority of diesel vehicles will go through their life without requiring them to be changed, however like all electrical units, they can fail. If you are experiencing any of the listed 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.

Can you drive with a broken glow plug?

If you suspect there is any issue with the glow plug or there are concerns about its age or condition, book an inspection with a professional mechanic with immediate effect. If the glow plug is physically broken or snapped do not drive the vehicle as this will lead to severe engine damage.

How much does it cost to replace the glow plugs?

A glow plugs replacement generally costs between £125 and £250 with an average price of £170. Ultimately, the cost of replacing glow plugs depends on your car, what parts your car's manufacturer recommends using for the replacement, and how many are needed. Find out what you could save by having your glow plugs replaced by ClickMechanic by selecting your car at the top of this page!

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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
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Peugeot Parts costs: £70.69 - £108.18 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 1548	£158	£120 - £194	£183 - £315	Get exact price
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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

Gemini Automotive, Anglesey
J B Autos Uk Ltd, Thorne Doncaster
JF Motorcare, Ongar

Venture Performance, Sharnbrook
Vr Car Services Ltd, Colchester

Recent Glow Plugs replacement quotes

These recent quotes were taken from our quote engine which uses third-party industry standard data on repair times, along with a live parts retailer, and a regional labour rate to build an accurate free quote. We are constantly improving our quote engine, so please let us know if a price seems incorrect.

£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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What do glow plugs do?

What does a glow plugs replacement involve?

Can I change glow plugs myself?

What are the symptoms of bad glow plugs?

How long will a glow plugs replacement take?

How often should glow plugs be replaced?

Can you drive with a broken glow plug?

How much does it cost to replace the glow plugs?

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