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Service, Repairs & MOT

Glow plugs repair for your Jaguar

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 Jaguar

We’ll come to you at home or work

RAC Mobile Mechanic for your Jaguar

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.
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Vehicle diagnostic check

£99

We’ll spend up to 30 mins checking our car’s onboard management system for faults. We’ll talk you through repairs needed and provide a full report. If any further work is needed, we’ll agree this with you before we start. Any additional work after the first 30 minutes will be priced at £20 per 15 minutes. We’ll agree this with you before proceeding.

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 Jaguar

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

Ayaz MOT Centre

4.6/5

Ayaz MOT Centre is a car and van repair & mot centre offering its clients the best possible service in order to meet their expectations. Not only prompt service will be offered, clients will be able to benefit from a clean, comfortable and welcoming waiting area with complementary hot drinks while they wait for their vehicles. The waiting area compromises of information desk and boards, Mot viewing area, complimentary tea.coffee facilities, customer toilets, social gaming and TV's that show the live workshop while your vehicles are in process along with tv entertainment. Alongside these, we guarantee our work quality, and should the repaired issue reoccur we offer one year labor guarantee and parts guarantee subject to suppliers warranty. Some of the services Ayaz MOT Centre offers are; servicing, new tyres, 3D Wheel alignment, Mot Testing(class 4 and 7), brakes, suspension, AC Gas filling (new and old), exhaust, transmission, steering, carbon cleaning, batteries, number plate fitting and general diagnostics.
48 Alexandra Road, Enfield, EN37EH

Bolton Tyre & Exhaust Ltd (OPEN 7 DAYS)

4.0/5

Bolton Tyre & Exhaust Ltd. Is a reputable vehicle servicing and repair centre based in Bolton, Lancashire. Being an established vehicle service and repair centre we specialise in all aspects of vehicle repairs, incl exhausts shock absorbers, vehicle diagnostics, vehicle air conditioning systems, MOT Testing, and vehicle servicing and repairs to all makes and models of cars and vans. We focus on providing excellent vehicle services to all customers throughout Bolton and the surrounding areas of Bury, Walkden, Leigh, Wigan, Chorley and Blackburn.
Topping Street Off Brownlow Way, Halliwell, Bolton, BL1 3UP

Parkside Garage and Tyres

4.3/5

We 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.
Fakenham Road, Thursford, Fakenham, NR210BD

Smiths of London, Bosch Car Service

5.0/5

Smiths of London is a highly-qualified Bosch Service Centre, located next to Tulse Hill station. Our team is made up of professional and experienced mechanics that are here to meet your motoring needs whilst providing you with an excellent customer service. Our garage is well-equipped with the latest workshop equipment and video messaging system to ensure a professional and reliable service whilst keeping you constantly in the know of your vehicles progress, all within a quick time period. Here at Smiths of London, we also offer different payment schemes to help spread the cost.
29-41 Shirley Road, Croydon, CR07QN

Deepcut Garage Ltd

4.4/5

We are members of the Bosch Car Service Network which is a national network of independent garages. Our objective is to provide you with a friendly and professional service for all your motoring needs at a fair and affordable price, using Bosch and Original Equipment quality parts. Our garages are fully equipped with modern, innovative diagnostic systems for quick and accurate trouble-shooting. We are audited by, and accredited to the Trading Standards Institute (TSI) to guarantee that we maintain the high standards set by Bosch. You can rely on us for fast, expert and affordable vehicle servicing and repair work. For everything your car needs.
58 Mytchett Road, Mytchett, Camberley, GU166EZ

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.