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Coolant Change in Croydon

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A&B Motors
Unit 29, I.O. Trade Centre, 57A Croydon Rd., Beddington, CR0 4QE
142 Reviews
12 month warranty on parts & labour

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Coolant Change FROM £54

Update: Open & Operational We are your local Service & Mot Centre, repairing all makes of vehicles. MOT Class 4 & 7 (Free Re-test). We are an independent garage which provides a friendly, honest and reliable workmanship at competitive prices. Standard 12 month warranty on parts & labour. Note: c...

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Croydon Vehicle Services
604 Mitcham Road, Croydon, CR0 3AA
57 Reviews

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Coolant Change FROM £60

At Croydon Vehicle Services we are a team of qualified and experienced mechanics offering a complete range of garage services. We undertake all car servicing and provide quality MOT testing and repairs as well as computer Diagnostics for all make and models.

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McCarthy Cars
22 Silverwing Industrial Estate, Horatius Way, Croydon, CR0 4RU
23 Reviews
*Free MOT with any service*Established over 50 years agoFamily-run business

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Coolant Change FROM £108

We are an award winning, approved used car dealer located in Croydon, London Established over 50 years ago, McCarthy Cars is a family-run business and one that prides itself on looking after its customers. We’ve won numerous awards over the last few years (the Business of the Year Award 2017 and 2...

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New Strand Motor Ltd
UNIT 29 THE IO CENTRE, 57A CROYDON ROAD, BEDDINGTON, CROYDON, CR0 4QE
23 Reviews
MOT Class 4 & 7 (Free Re-test)12 month warranty on parts & labour

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Coolant Change FROM £54

We are your local Service & Mot Centre, repairing all makes of vehicles. MOT Class 4 & 7 (Free Re-test). We are an independent garage which provides a friendly, honest and reliable workmanship at competitive prices. Standard 12 month warranty on parts & labor.

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Strand Motor Company
156-158, Handcroft Road, West Croydon, CR0 3LE
19 Reviews

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Coolant Change FROM £45

Our garage believes that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. We are committed to meeting those needs. As a result, a high percentage of our business is from repeat customers and referrals. We are able to carry out servicing and repairs to most makes and models of cars. We look forwar...

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?

You may live within walking distance of a garage which offers most of the services you need. However, by sticking with the nearest garage in Croydon you could be missing out on a better deal. What if a garage with a collection / drop off service or courtesy car could do the same job at a good price, without the inconvenience of losing your car for the duration of the repair? BookMyGarage allows you to search for local garages which offer this facility, and compare their prices, all in one session.

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