Top Mechanics For EGR Valve Replacement & Repairs in Leicester
75 Reviews
Mobile mechanic serving Leicester, 19 years of experience
I began my car repair experience in a Peugeot main dealer. I spent three and a half year there and then two years Renault main dealership. I then worked on a variety of cars in backstreet garages and built m...
AMIN, Leicester • 14th June 2016
Vauxhall/Opel Zafira-B • EGR valve replacement
153 Reviews
Garage serving Leicester, 20 years of experience
20 Years experience as a vehicle technician covering all aspects of vehicle repairs and Electrical diagnostics with dealership experience and Hybrid level 3 qualified Control unit programming also carried...
39 Reviews
Garage serving Leicester, 13 years of experience
HGV Trained, 4 Years At Triumph Motorcycles As An Engine Builder & Training Employees, Mobile VAG Specialist Inc VW Caddy 1.6 To 2.0 Engine Conversions, Manual to DSG Conversions etc
100 Reviews
Mobile mechanic serving Leicester, 28 years of experience
I began by completing my apprenticeship at a Vauxhall dealership in Grantham and attained my City & Guilds 1-3 qualifications whilst I was there and subsequently spent 5 years with the business. I worked in...
56 Reviews
Garage serving Leicester, 34 years of experience
I spent the first 7 years of my career building vehicles from ground upwards including replica vintage taxis and helping the customers keep them road worthy and doing on site repairs when needed. I then mov...
BOB, Market Harborough • 9th August 2024
Volkswagen Passat • EGR valve replacement
624 Reviews
Garage serving Leicester, 10 years of experience
I am a diagnostic technician, qualified MOT tester, Institute of Motor Industry assesor and general mechanic following my father's footsteps who has over 40 years experience in the trade. Having completed my...
327 Reviews
Mobile mechanic serving Leicester, 10 years of experience
Ive been a mechanic for 10 years im hybrid trained and level 3 trained technician ive worked for a major leading company and decided to run my own business im also mot trained so have a good understanding of...
107 Reviews
Garage serving Leicester, 9 years of experience
No job is too big if you have the knowledge about it. I started my career in 2015. Offer mechanical and electrical diagnostics and repair. I mostly specialise in VAG group. As an independent business previou...
JAMES, OAKHAM • 17th October 2022
Skoda Fabia • EGR valve replacement
23 Reviews
Garage serving Leicester, 14 years of experience
I have 14 years of experience in and around the automotive industry which started in the army resolving any and all mechanical problems on military grade equipment. From there on I worked with prestige bran...
NICKY, Kettering • 13th April 2023
Ford Focus • EGR valve replacement
15 Reviews
Garage serving Leicester, 16 years of experience
Garage-based in Tamworth, customers can drop off while we complete the work as fast and efficiently as possible. Best in the midlands.
271 Reviews
Mobile mechanic serving Leicester, 10 years of experience
Hi I’m Michal. I've been doing cars for about 10 years specifically for Vehicle Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET) Technician last 2.5 years. Had lots of training in recent VW group technology so that’...
DEAN, Northampton • 25th September 2022
Ford Transit • EGR valve replacement
145 Reviews
Garage serving Leicester, 10 years of experience
Hy there my name is Lucian and I'm the owner of IFIX SELFSERVICE GARAGE located in Stoke on Trent .In ours facilities you can find the best mechanics services with over ten years experience ! General mechan...
ANDY, WORCS • 23rd July 2023
MINI Mini • EGR valve replacement
265 Reviews
Mobile mechanic serving Leicester, 18 years of experience
Mobile vehicle services across a wide range of vehicles. 18 years experience in the trade and main dealer experience. Everything from brakes and servicing to clutches and vehicle diagnostics
GARIN, CROWLAND • 11th June 2024
Skoda Octavia • EGR valve replacement
46 Reviews
Mobile mechanic serving Leicester, 5 years of experience
Did my qualifications through college since then I have worked on a range of cars from small hatchbacks to large suvs of the job is small or large guaranteed I’ll do the work to the highest standard
CHRISTOPHER, Staffordshire • 2nd December 2023
Volvo V60 • EGR valve replacement
101 Reviews
Garage serving Leicester, 25 years of experience
I have extensive work experience in MB, VW/Audi group and all small passenger vehicles. I specialise in diagnostics and repairs and carry out brake, ABS and normal servicing
Frequently asked questions about EGR valve replacement & repairs in Leicester
Read our answers to questions about EGR valve replacement costs, symptoms and more.
What does an egr valve replacement in Leicester involve?
Whilst there are quite obviously many different engine designs on the market, there are as many different processes to change one.
There are some basic steps though that are common
- The mechanic will physically inspect the area around the EGR valve for leaks
- A full diagnostic test will be carried out with monitoring of live data
- If deemed to be faulty and once the engine has cooled, the EGR valve will be removed and replaced
- Diagnostic checks will be rerun and codes cleared down
- Vehicle will be road tested
What are the symptoms of a failing EGR valve?
An efficiently operating EGR valve is paramount to engine performance and a faulty one can make starting difficult and reduce performance considerably.
Some of the typical symptoms are
- Difficulty in starting
- Rough engine idle and stalling
- Poor running
- Reduced performance
- Higher fuel consumption
- Engine management light illuminated
- MOT failure on emissions
How long will an egr valve replacement take in Leicester?
On average, egr valve replacement times can range from 1 hour to 3 hours with an average of 1.5 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.
Is a bad egr valve an MOT failure?
Yes, a bad EGR valve can cause an MOT failure if the issue on the component leads to the vehicle failing its emissions test.
How much does it cost to clean EGR in Leicester?
On average it can cost between £150 to £500 to clean an EGR valve, depending on the make and model of your car. Some EGR valves take a lot of time to remove and refit, sometimes up 5-6 hours, and on top of that 2 hours to clean the EGR valve.
Can Leicester garages offer home collection and delivery for egr valve replacement?
Yes, many garages in Leicester are able to offer collection and delivery for an egr valve replacement. With ClickMechanic collection & delivery is free if your vehicle is drivable. Once booked a mechanic will pick up the vehicle on the day and time of your choice, do the work, and return the vehicle at a time convenient to you. Simply enter your vehicle registration number and postcode to get an upfront price for a egr valve replacement in Leicester.
Can Leicester mobile mechanics do egr valve replacement at my home or office?
Yes, Leicester mobile mechanics can do an egr valve replacement at your home or office, provided there is a safe and sufficient space to conduct the repair or replacement. With ClickMechanic, once booked for a date and time of your choice, your booking will be offered to vetted mobile mechanics in your area.
How much does an EGR valve replacement cost in Leicester?
The average cost of an EGR valve replacement in Leicester varies between £325 and £392, depending on your car's make and model. See the averages for different makes below. We consolidate industry standard data with millions of data points to give you the most accurate price.
These estimates may include Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve, Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve - passenger side and/or Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve - driver side.
Name | Average Cost | |
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Audi | £445 | Get exact price |
BMW | £217 | Get exact price |
Citroen | £327 | Get exact price |
Ford | £319 | Get exact price |
Land Rover | £369 | Get exact price |
Mercedes-Benz | £441 | Get exact price |
Nissan | £329 | Get exact price |
Peugeot | £332 | Get exact price |
Renault | £339 | Get exact price |
Toyota | £375 | Get exact price |
Vauxhall | £270 | Get exact price |
Volkswagen | £444 | Get exact price |
Estimates on average repair costs, such as the above results for an egr valve replacement, are based on ClickMechanic's quote data which combines multiple third-party sources. Actual costs may vary. We provide estimates on average repair costs for information only and accept no liability for any inaccuracies or errors. If you think an estimate is incorrect, please contact us to let us know.
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Mechanics in and around Leicester
- ANU Import And Export Ltd Trading As ABBEY CARS AND MOT, Leicester
- Alex Motors LTD, Burton-On-Trent
- Autoworx Nuneaton LTD, Nuneaton
- Carillon Services, Leicestershire
- Chance Engineering Ltd, Leicester
- Collingwood Motors Ltd, Leicester
- Jeta Motorsport Ltd T/A Jeta Motorsport And Garage Services, Loughborough
- Jogia Services, Leicester
- K5, Nailstone
- Mo's Auto Repairs, Leicester
- Mo-Tech, Leicester
- Mobile Mechanic, Whitwick
- Summerland Commercials And Mot Centre, Leicestershire
- TBR, Burton Upon Trent
- TTF Commercial Services, Loughborough
- The Motor Medics (Midlands) Ltd, Stanton-Under-Bardon
- Twisted Monkey Garage Ltd, Burton Upon Trent