Header Background Image

Coolant Change in Barnsley

Instantly compare coolant change deals from garages in Barnsley & book online

4.6* on Trustpilot

*Based on Trustpilot: our average rating
4.6 out of 5 from 5485 reviews.

Don't know your vehicle registration?
Coolant Change

Instantly compare coolant change deals from garages in Barnsley & book online

4.6* on Trustpilot

*Based on Trustpilot: out average rating
4.6 out of 5 from 5485 reviews.

happy man using his phone

14,117,304 happy drivers can’t be wrong.

“I’m always on the go, so booking my MOT on my phone was really useful.
I compared garages, picked the best one for me and even saved money, all whilst waiting for my morning coffee!”

4.6/5 based on over 5485 Trustpilot reviews*
* Based on Trustpilot: our average rating 4.6/5 from 5,485 reviews.
BCS - Barnsley Car Servicing Logo
BCS - Barnsley Car Servicing
137 Wakefield Rd, Barnsley, S71 1ND
299 Reviews

Loan Car

Collect & Deliver

Customer Drop-off

Coolant Change FROM £60

Located in South Yorkshire, Barnsley Car Service Centre is your local specialist for all your car servicing and repair requirements. By using a specialist servicing centre, rather than a main dealer you save money on labour and parts. Because of recent changes in the law your manufacturer warranty ...

Hoyland M. O. T. and Service Centre Logo
Hoyland M. O. T. and Service Centre
Market Street, Hoyland, Barnsley, S. Yorkshire, Barnsley, S74 0ET
97 Reviews

Loan Car

Collect & Deliver

Customer Drop-off

Coolant Change FROM £60

.

A B S Autos Logo
A B S Autos
The coach yard, New lodge, Barnsley, S71 1PA
8 Reviews
Free 10 point safety inspection

Loan Car

Collect & Deliver

Customer Drop-off

Coolant Change FROM £65

Services MOT failures Brakes Batteries Suspension Electrical Diagnosis No job too small

DENIS BRAY LIMITED Logo
DENIS BRAY LIMITED
UNIT 1, TWIBELL STREET, BARNSLEY, S71 1DG
32 Reviews

Loan Car

Collect & Deliver

Customer Drop-off

Coolant Change FROM £60

Dennis Bray

What is coolant?

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.

Why is changing the coolant important?

You should book a coolant change frequently, at least every 2 years. 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.

How is a coolant change done?

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.

What are the possible signs that a car needs a coolant change?

 

  • When a car’s maintenance or engine temperature light illuminates on its dashboard.
  • If the car’s engine starts running at a higher temperature than usual, signifying that the engine is overheating.

 

How long does a coolant change take?

 

  • Approximately 1 hour.

 

How much does a coolant change cost?

 

  • Up to £50.

 

What do you need from your garage?

This might sound like a question with an obvious answer: you need a garage that can service or repair your car quickly and at a good price. But think again and you may realise there are other factors that affect your choice of garage in Barnsley. If you need to bring your son or daughter with you when you take your car in, are there toys in the waiting room? If you’re dropping the car off between school and work, can you pick up a cup of coffee while you’re there? Might the garage even collect your car and drop it back at your house after the work is done? You can find answers to all these questions on BookMyGarage.

Book Online Today!

Don't know your vehicle registration?
Coolant Change