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Service, Repairs & MOT

Glow plugs repair for your Kia

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 Kia

We’ll come to you at home or work

RAC Mobile Mechanic for your Kia

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 03/08, 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 Kia

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

Triad Of Newport

5.0/5

At Triad our aim is to supply the quality cars at competative prices.All our cars are prepared in our own workshops that carry out servicing, Mot's, Aircon regas,Diagnosis using the latest equipment.Customer satisfaction is our main goal whether you are buying a car or just having a service/MOT. No gimmicks to get you through the door just good old fashioned service." We are a RAC approved workshop and used car sales.
Triad Of Newport, 104 Main Road, Newport, HU15 2RG

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

Approved engines ltd

4.5/5

at approved repair Centre we specialize in ford / psa vehicles we mainly do in-depth repairs head gaskets timing chains and belts as well as full engine builds and engine / gearbox changes . We have main dealer ford fdrs diagnostic computers and offer a main dealer level service on fords
Unit 2 Inca Business Park Acton, Acton, Sudbury, CO100BB

Weston Auto Centre

4.4/5

We are a family run garage, we put our customers first. Check out our reviews on the best of cannock and our facebook page
Unit 6 Bennick Industrial Estate, Broad Street, Bridgtown, WS11 0DA

Maidenhead Auto Repair Centre

5.0/5

Maidenhead Auto Repair Centre 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. Since 1985, we have been building our Maidenhead garage and investing in the latest equipment so that we’re always one step ahead. We specialise in all makes and models of vehicles for Servicing, Mechanical Repairs, Bodywork and Accident Repairs plus MOT’s, Valet Services and Fleet Cars, which has enabled us to become the largest independent auto repair centre in Maidenhead. Our Maidenhead repair workshop is fully equipped with the latest technology to carry out all types of mechanical work from routine servicing to major overhauls and repairs. We accommodate four separate working bays all with hydraulic lifts and exhaust gas extraction. Each station employs its own fitting bench and full set of tools For body work, all spraying is carried out in our Nova Verta Booth which is large enough to accommodate all cars and Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV’s). We also have built in infrared heaters which allow the booth to perform low temperature baking to ensure a durable finish. If you’re looking for bodywork repairs in Maidenhead, then you’ve come to the right place.
M.A House, Cordwallis Street, Maidenhead, SL6 7BE

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.