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Central Autopoint are proud to offer you a wide range of vehicle services. Our fully trained and qualified technicians are here at hand to carry out ADAS calibrations, Laser Wheel Alignment, Electric and Hybrid vehicle servicing (including battery replacement), Clutches, brakes, timing belts, steeri...
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Our small team of highly-qualified staff have over 45 years of experience in the automotive industry, including main dealer experience from Peugeot and Honda. Whatever automotive services you require, from servicing and MOT tests to a complete engine rebuild, we have the technology and expertise to ...
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Response Auto Repair Centre – MOT Testing, Car Servicing and Repairs Excellent mechanics here to help you out Experienced and trusted garage in Ilkeston Welcome to Response Auto Repair Centre the leading independent auto repair centre in Ilkeston. Based less than a mile away from Ilkeston train stat...
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Small MOT station providing testing for class 4 and 7 MOTs. Also vehicle servicing up to 3. 5 tonne commercials. We sell tyres to order. We fit clutches, exhausts, cambelts, tyres and batteries. We now offer a diagnostic service using Snap-on! technology
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Marshall Grantham Volvo is part of the Marshall Motor Group is the second largest privately owned dealer group in the UK, servicing and repairing all Volvo vehicles to the highest possible standard at pricing you will be pleasantly surprised at. This offer is only available for vehicles 4 years or o...
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Being a well-established garage, we have built up an excellent reputation across Shuttlewood and the surrounding areas for providing a first class customer service. We have a team of highly trained and experienced mechanics, technicians and MOT testers that will advise and assist you when repairing ...
Coolant is a specially-formulated chemical liquid, commonly known as antifreeze, that circulates through a car’s engine. It removes excess heat from a car’s engine by passing it through the car’s radiator.
Furthermore, the solution contains inhibitors that protect the metal, plastic and rubber in the cooling system from corrosion.
And, as the name antifreeze suggests, it also doesn’t freeze up in bitterly cold conditions, so it plays an important role in a car all year long.
Coolant levels should be checked frequently, at least every 3-6 months. Low coolant can cause overheating, which would have serious implications for other components on the car. Even though coolant can leak and evaporate over time, in many cars it often looks as though the coolant never needs changing because its level seems to stay the same.
However, draining and flushing the coolant system, including the radiator, at least once a year is important. Flushing pushes out all the old coolant, debris from corrosion and scale. If left in the engine, it may become clogged up, potentially causing extensive damage. That's why booking a coolant change regularly is important.
Before a mechanic drains the cooling system, he might add coolant cleaner to the coolant and then start the engine, depending on what the manufacturer specifies. After the car has run for a while, he would turn it off and drain it. He would then add water to flush it and drain it again, twice, before finally putting in the fresh coolant.
Driving in the East Midlands
From Lincoln’s winding streets and glorious medieval cathedral, to legendary Sherwood Forest and the natural drama of the Peaks, the East Midlands is a varied region. 88% of the land is rural, though the major cities of Nottingham, Leicester and Derby mean that the population stands at around 4.5 million. The geographical centre of England lies in Higham on the Hill in west Leicestershire, close to the boundary between the East and West Midlands.