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Leighton Buzzard is in Bedfordshire, roughly 36 miles northwest of central London and served by the West Coast Main Line. When driving through the town, be careful on Hockliffe Road and Grovebury Road, as these areas have seen several collisions over the years. Leighton Buzzard has a mix of rural roads (known for potholes) and urban roads (known for congestion); servicing your car helps to mitigate the strain of these varied driving conditions.

EGR stands for exhaust gas recirculation. The EGR valve links the intake manifold and the exhaust manifold. It plays a vital role in helping to reduce the amount of NOx emitted from a car. Learn more about how it works here.

Over time, EGR valves can become clogged due to a build-up of soot, and when this happens, an EGR valve clean or replacement is required. Common symptoms of an EGR fault include rough idling, erratic engine functioning (including stalling), increased fuel consumption and higher emissions.

Some manufacturers recommend using an EGR cleaning service every 50,000 miles; doing so helps prevent performance issues and extends the component's life.

EGR valves typically have a lifespan of around ten years. After this time, it's best to book an EGR valve replacement if you experience any of the symptoms listed above. A stuck EGR valve will speed up the process of the diesel particulate filter (DPF) becoming blocked.