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Service, Repairs & MOT

Glow plugs repair for your Ford

Book an RAC Mobile Mechanic and we’ll come to you at home or work.

  • 12-months parts guarantee
  • Honest pricing
  • Exceptional customer service

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Why choose the RAC for a glow plug repair?

At the RAC, we've got over 125 years' experience helping UK drivers. We have the skills and knowledge to keep your vehicle running.

Plus, with RAC Mobile Mechanics, you can avoid the hassle of taking your vehicle to a garage when you need a repair. We’ll come to you, at your home or work.

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Our top pick for your Ford

We’ll come to you at home or work

RAC Mobile Mechanic for your Ford

At the RAC, we’ve got over 125 years’ experience in offering complete peace of mind to our members. We’re best known for our breakdown service. And now – our new RAC Mobile Mechanics are here to help make every day motoring easier. If you need a service or repair, they’ll come to you at your home or work.

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Book a glow plugs repair

If your diesel engine is having trouble starting, especially in cold weather, it could be faulty glow plugs. Our mobile mechanics can come to you at home or work to replace defective parts, all without the hassle of getting to a garage!

We use original equipment manufacturer (OEM) standard parts, which means every new part will be the same standard and same quality as the original part it replaced.
Our mobile mechanics are friendly, honest, and backed by the RAC.

Vehicle diagnostic check

£99

Our mobile mechanics will spend up to 30 minutes checking your car for faults and talk you through any repairs you might need and give you a report for your records. Plus, when we’ve diagnosed the problem get £50 off mobile mechanic repairs over £150 – for a limited time only. T&Cs apply. Offer ends 17/08, 23:59. 

We’ll look for any mechanical or electrical problems. If we need to, we’ll also check your car’s onboard engine management system. Depending on your car and issue, this will usually include: – Engine – Power steering – Brakes – Transmission – Exhaust system – Fuel injection system – Cooling system and air flow – Sensors
If we detect any issues, we'll talk through what needs to be repaired. We’ll give you a no-obligation quote to fix it on the spot, if we can. Or we’ll recommend a local RAC Approved Garage, and give you a full error report to take there.

And it’s not just glow plug repairs that we can do for your Ford

Mobile mechanics bring the garage to you, saving you the hassle of getting your car to a garage. If you need a service or repair, they’ll come to you at your home or work.

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Try one of our RAC Approved Garages

A6 autos ltd

4.7/5

We are a friendly family run garage operating for over 50 years, with over 120 combined years of knowledge, passed down through generations of our hard working members of staff. Our aim is to keep our Customers returning time and time again by offering an outstanding service and competitive prices.
13 Charlesworth Street, Stockport, SK13UE

Beekay Motors AF

4.2/5

We are light motor vehicle engineers with a wide range of diagnostic equipment. all work estimates free. we also carry out on Saturday mornings a free lights, levels and tyre pressures check.
3-5, Dalling Rd, London, W60JD

WHEELBASE

5.0/5

Wheelbase are an established local independent garage and are proud to be members of Autofirst Network – a nationwide network of independent garages operating to the Network’s 6 core values of Capability, Consistency, Care, Clarity, Cost Effectiveness and Customer Focus. For your added peace of mind we are members of the Motor Ombudsman service which is approved by The Trading Standards Institute. In short, we are a local garage you can trust offering you the support and service guarantees of a national network, giving you complete peace of mind. We cover Basingstoke and surrounding areas and offer courtesy cars as well as a free collection and delivery service.
24B Victoria Way, Burgess Hill, RH15 9NF

BPS Garage Services

5.0/5

BPS Garage Services was established over 20 years ago in Uttoxeter, we're a family-run business, specialising in all makes and models. Whatever the issue, we'll be able to help - including cars, motorbikes and vans. We also collect and deliver across the WHOLE of the UK! -TYRES -SERVICING -EXHAUSTS -BRAKES -TRACKING -RECOVERY -COMPUTER DIAGNOSTICS -ECU REMAPPING -TERRACLEAN
Unit 25, Bramshall Industrial Estate, Uttoxeter, ST14 8TD

MMM Auto UK

5.0/5

We are an independent Vehicle service station situated in Liongate Enterprise Park on Morden Road. Specialist is German and Japanese cars. Along with MOT testing station we also offer servicing, repairs and tyres.
Unit 10 Liongate Entreprise Park, 80 Morden Road, Mitcham, CR44NY

Frequently asked questions on glow plug repair

A glow plug heats the air in a diesel engine to help it start, especially in cold weather.

When a glow plug fails, your engine might be hard to start, producing more smoke, engine misfires, and poorer performance.

You can, but it’s not a good idea. It can lead to poor engine performance, increased emissions, and overall damage.

Glow plugs typically last between 60,000 to 100,000 miles. Read your car’s manual and have them checked regularly.

It’s tricky and needs specific tools, so it’s best to let a mechanic handle it.

Replacing faulty glow plugs can improve engine start-up, reduce emissions, save fuel, and prevent engine damage.

It depends on your car’s warranty terms. They’re often not covered since they’re a wear-and-tear item, check with your warranty provider.

Yes, all diesel engines use glow plugs for starting, especially in cold weather. Regular maintenance and replacements are vital for the best performance.

Failures can be due to electrical issues, carbon build-up, corrosion, or incorrect installation. Regular maintenance helps prevent this.