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If you want to book a spark plug replacement in Gateshead, you can compare quotes from our network of thousands of garages and mechanics, find the best price and instantly book online.

Gateshead has several major roads passing through it, including the A184 connecting the town to Sunderland and the A1 connecting to Edinburgh and London. The Millennium Bridge, a cyclist and pedestrian tilt bridge between Gateshead arts quarter and Newcastle's Quayside, is powered by enough electric motors to run more than eight Ford Focus cars. A clean air zone was introduced in the town in early 2023, so some vehicles have to pay to drive through the area.

A Clean Air Zone (CAZ) operates in Gateshead to improve air quality and specifically reduce public exposure to nitrogen dioxide, a pollutant produced by traditional combustion engines. This goal is achieved by encouraging the use of cleaner vehicles, such as EVs, and restricting high-pollution vehicles. Many CAZs charge drivers for entering them, though some are non-charging. Before driving in Gateshead, it's worth checking online whether you will have to pay for driving through the zone.

Spark plugs create an electrical spark to ignite the air and fuel mixture in petrol engines, and the energy from this process is used to power the car. Each engine cylinder has one spark plug. They typically last between 30,000 and 100,000 miles and should be replaced together to ensure consistent performance.

Signs you need to book a spark plug replacement include sluggish acceleration, rough idling, increased fuel consumption, and engine misfires.

Curious about how spark plugs differ from glow plugs? Learn the key differences in this quick guide.

Usually, getting new spark plugs fitted takes 30 minutes to an hour. If you're short on time, consider booking a mobile spark plug replacement service to get the job done at your home or office.