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HiQ Tyres & Autocare Whiteley
Physical Garage
Unit 4, Fulcrum 1,, Solent way, Whiteley, Fareham, PO15 7FE
About Us
HiQ Tyres & Autocare Whiteley is a local tyre supply and fitting centre for cars, vans, minibuses and light commercial vehicles. We also offer MOT's by appointment as well as Servicing and General repairs including Brakes, Suspension, Clutches and Timing belts (cambelts) for cars and small vans. As well as MOT's & Tyres we offer Wheel Balancing, Wheel Alignment (tracking), Puncture Repairs and Replacement Exhausts.
Coolant Change£59.99
4.8 (281 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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The reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with customers repeatedly praising friendly, helpful staff, fast same‑day MOTs and repairs, clear communication (booking confirmations and updates) and good value for money. Regular strengths mentioned include easy online booking, trustworthy advice (honesty about needed work), a clean customer area and efficient turnaround. A few reviewers reported problems: rare booking mix‑ups or cancellations, occasional unexpected or non‑itemised extra charges, and isolated quality or hygiene slip‑ups.
All Cars 1 Portchester Ltd
Physical Garage
Unit 2 Castle Trading Estate, Portchester, Portsmouth, PO16 9SF
About Us
Whether you need tyres exhausts servicing or an MOT we at AllCars garage can deliver a friendly efficient and professional service for you. We have one focus- 100% customer retention and its 100% customer retention we will deliver to you. Based in Portchester our prices are extremely competitive and our honesty is valued.
Coolant Change£40
4.76 (185 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with many long‑term customers returning for years and giving high ratings for friendly, helpful staff, quick MOTs and services, clear communication and good value. Frequently praised strengths include efficient turnaround, reliable workmanship, flexibility to fit cars in at short notice, and useful extras like free collection/delivery. A minority report organisational hiccups—misbookings, delays, occasional mistakes or missed work—and a few allege overcharging, so it’s worth checking estimates and booking confirmations.
SJS Vehicle Repairs
Physical Garage
Unit A, Alcotts Yard, Castle Street, Porchester, PO16 9PY
About Us
SJS Vehicle Repairs is a small independent vehicle repair garage, able to carry out servicing, MOT’s, diagnostics & repairs on all makes and models of cars & vans. We pride ourselves on customer satisfaction & retention, All aspects of repairs explained before being carried out. No job too big or too small.
Coolant Change£54
4.98 (69 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers nearly unanimously praise the garage, with the vast majority awarding five stars and saying they’d return or recommend it. Reviewers frequently mention friendly, family-run service, excellent communication, competitive pricing, quick turnaround and convenient online booking/collection alongside reliable, high-quality workmanship. Criticisms are scarce — a couple of slightly lower scores and one comment about missing safety‑check paperwork were the only minor issues raised.
Elite Garages Fareham
Physical Garage
282 West Street, Fareham, Portsmouth, PO16 0HT
About Us
Elite Garages Fareham! Elite Garages has been a family-run business for over 60 years and Fareham is their 18th branch! We offer MOTs, servicing, tyres and vehicle repairs!
Coolant Change£59.99
4.8 (61 reviews)
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Customers largely praise the garage for friendly, helpful staff, clear communication and quick, efficient MOTs and services at competitive prices, with many saying they would return or recommend it. A handful of reviewers mention booking or phone-response hiccups, and one strongly negative report claims a misdiagnosed emissions failure and an unsatisfactory MOT/service. Overall it’s regarded as trustworthy and good value — prospective customers might just double-check booking confirmations and confirm diagnostic capability for complex faults.
Smithys Auto Repairs
Physical Garage
Unit 1, Southwick Road, Wickham, PO17 6HS
About Us
About Smithy's Auto Repairs Based in Southwick, Smithy's Auto Repairs is your trusted local garage with over 30 years of experience in servicing and repairing all makes and models. Owned by Mark Smith and supported by a skilled, friendly team, we’re proud to offer honest, reliable service that keeps our community moving. We use only quality oils and parts, ensuring every job is done to the highest standard. Whether you visit us at the garage or need help on the go, our mobile mechanic service brings expert care right to your doorstep. Busy schedule? No problem. We also offer a local collection and delivery service, making it easy to keep your
Coolant Change£60
5 (10 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers consistently praise Smithy’s Auto Repairs for prompt, friendly and efficient service, often mentioning Mark’s clear communication and his willingness to attend customers’ homes. Common strengths are reasonable pricing, excellent value and attention to detail (stamping service books, small adjustments such as handbrake and tyre pressure), with several reviewers saying they would definitely return or recommend. No recurring complaints appear in this sample.
Evolution Autocentre Ltd
Physical Garage
Evolution Autocentre Ltd, Broadcut, Fareham, PO16 8ST
About Us
We are your local, family run repair centre, specializing in providing top-quality service to your vehicle. Our services include everything from regular maintenance, car service and repairs, bumper scuffs, dent removal and car accident repair (including insurance claims) to painting and detailing. We promise top quality workmanship every time. We work out of well equipped premises, upgrading our tools continuously and making sure that everything works as it should. We invest in new equipment to meet modern vehicle requirements. Body repair works range from panel beating, pulling, shrinking and stretching to chassis pulling on our bench. We ar
Coolant Change£60
5 (2 reviews)
STC Automotives Ltd
Physical Garage
Unit C1, Cranleigh Rd, Porchester, PO16 9DR
About Us
We are a small family owed business in Porchester, offering first class friendly customer service, please come to us for all your vehicle and repair needs. - Diagnostics - All Makes & Models - Main Dealer Warranty Servicing - All Repairs Guaranteed - All servicing & repair work undertaken
Coolant Change£60
5 (15 reviews)
The Car Cabin
Physical Garage
33 West Street, Porchester, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 9XB
About Us
If you are looking for a first class car servicing in Portchester you are in the right place! Car Cabin has a team of fully qualified and highly skilled vehicle technicians that take great pride in delivering a quality service as standard to our clients. From our premises in the precinct in West Street, Portchester we have been trading for over 30 years during which time we have developed our expertise in the motor trade supplying our customers with a wide variety of products and services for any make or model of car.
Coolant Change£60
5 (1 reviews)
Fastway Autocentre
Physical Garage
196-198, West Street, Fareham, PO16 0HF
About Us
Fastway Autocentre is extremely handy if you live or work in Fareham or even if you need to catch the train or bus. A short walk from Fareham's train and bus stations. Easy to drop off and collect your car if you are working or shopping in Fareham Town Centre. You can leave your vehicle in the capable hands of Manager Steve Richards on your way to work and pick it up on your way home - what could be simpler? Located in West Street, Fareham. Family owned business. Town Centre Location. Easy Access and Parking. All work is carried out to the highest standards and is competitively priced. Established for over 30 years Class 1V Mot Testing. Exper
Coolant Change£48
4.78 (26 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers praise the garage for friendly, helpful and professional staff, quick turnarounds and fair pricing, often noting helpful extras such as tyre checks, light repairs and service‑light resets. Reviewers also emphasise clear communication, honesty and reliability, with many saying they would recommend or return. The main drawback flagged is an administrative hitch — one customer was turned away after an online booking wasn’t recorded — but such complaints are uncommon.
Tim's Autos
Physical Garage
Unit 1, Barrett Industrial Estate, Segensworth, PO15 5SX
About Us
Welcome to Tim's Autos based in Segensworth near Fareham. We are a family-friendly car repair and maintenance garage with the best customer service coupled with advanced knowledge of all makes and models of vehicles. Tims Autos utilises exactly the same specialised equipment that the dealers do, with that extra personal touch and value only an independently owned business can provide. Tims outstanding reputation has followed him from his previous Garages and he continues to build on it by offering highly competent vehicle servicing and repairs to hundreds of previous customers. The work carried out at Tims Autos is done with courtesy, precisi
Coolant Change£75
4.74 (41 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers overwhelmingly praise Tim’s Autos for trustworthy, friendly and efficient work, frequently citing clear communication, good value and the convenient collection-and-delivery service. Many reviews also highlight quick MOT/service turnarounds and helpful, knowledgeable advice from Tim and his team. Negative feedback is rare but notable — one serious complaint about damage and a few isolated issues (a damaged screen‑wash filter and an email/booking mix‑up) suggest occasional quality or admin lapses.
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 Fareham 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.