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Top Mechanics For EGR Valve Replacement & Repairs in Southend On Sea

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Garage serving Southend On Sea, 12 years of experience

Transylvania Motors has been operating since 2018. We operate a 1 ramp workshop catering for all makes/models & repairs. Adrian the owner originally from Romania completed his apprenticeship with Ford an...

11 Reviews

Garage serving Southend On Sea, 22 years of experience

i have owned my garage for 15 years. we specialise in the vw and audi group.we also offer mot, aircon regas and diagnostics.we have all the current computer programs needed for vw and audi.no job too big or ...

8 Reviews

Garage serving Southend On Sea, 11 years of experience

Servicing and repairs on all makes and models BMW and MINI mobile diagnostic specialist. Genuine BMW and MINI diagnostic equipment. 9 years BMW and MINI experience Hybrid vehicle trained

20 Reviews

Garage serving Southend On Sea, 15 years of experience

Bmw tech Classic car restoration Mechaincal engineer Obd plug and fault find professional

10 Reviews

Garage serving Southend On Sea, 12 years of experience

Local business based by Gravesend, always happy to help all my customers to the best of my ability. 12 years of experience so far!

31 Reviews

Garage serving Southend On Sea, 15 years of experience

Hi, I started working in a garage at around 2008 and since last 2 years I have worked as a mobile mechanic for a company with fleet of vehicles in and around London, and up north at times in Scotland While...

47 Reviews

Garage serving Southend On Sea, 6 years of experience

We at CS Autos offer main dealer quality service, without the hefty price tag! With main dealer experience with Mercedes-Benz and 25+ Years combined under our belt with the brand rest assured you will alw...

152 Reviews

Garage serving Southend On Sea, 23 years of experience

Car, Truck & Motorcycle repairs & re-builds. All aspects of servicing & maintenance. Pre MOT checks and tests arranged. Timing belts/chains, Head gasket replacement, Turbo replacements and upgrades, Custo...

352 Reviews

Garage serving Southend On Sea, 20 years of experience

Full range of mechanical work including full diagnostic equipment, service and repair, welding, mot prep, car delivery

576 Reviews

Garage serving Southend On Sea, 24 years of experience

I began my mechanical career with Peugeot/Citroen where I completed my full apprenticeship and spent 4 years there. I moved to work with Renault for around 3 years before moving to VW/Audi for 4 years. I rel...

296 Reviews

Mobile mechanic serving Southend On Sea, 24 years of experience

5 years MOT tester 15 years vw audi seat skoda specialists 24 years experience on all makes and models

10 Reviews

Garage serving Southend On Sea, 8 years of experience

After finishing college studying motorsport Engineering i began working for a Japanese performance centre where i started as an apprentice and quickly moved up to workshop manager but also race manager for t...

Frequently asked questions about EGR valve replacement & repairs in Southend On Sea

Read our answers to questions about EGR valve replacement costs, symptoms and more.

What does an egr valve replacement in Southend On Sea 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 Southend On Sea?

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 Southend On Sea?

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 Southend On Sea garages offer home collection and delivery for egr valve replacement?

Yes, many garages in Southend On Sea 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 Southend On Sea.

Can Southend On Sea mobile mechanics do egr valve replacement at my home or office?

Yes, Southend On Sea 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.

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