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Whitley Bay is connected to Newcastle, around ten miles away, by the A193. Other A roads in the town include the A192, which travels north to Morpeth and south to North Shields, and the A191, which heads towards the A19. Whitley Bay often hosts a classic car show featuring hundreds of vehicles in September. Go North East and Arriva operate most bus services in the area, and the Tyne and Wear Metro provides an easy way to get to Newcastle.

Since Whitley Bay is on the coast, cars in this area may experience a higher level of corrosion on key components, requiring them to be replaced more often. The bodywork starts to rust first; other parts most at risk include the brake callipers, nuts, and bolts. You can help to prevent this from happening by regularly washing your car, especially after a trip to the beach. Since rust spreads and eats away at metal components, it's best to get it fixed sooner rather than later. FixMyCar can help you find a bodywork specialist near Whitley Bay.

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.