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Auto Technik CRI is located in the Hayes area .We run a friendly professional service and offer a wide range of services from mots and servicing to diagnostic checks and repairs. We work on all makes and models of vehicles and no job is too big or small for us and all our work is guaranteed and only...
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Here at Hayes Garage, we pride ourselves on three things: experience, dedication, and customer satisfaction. We have built a loyal local clientele base and are happy to help with any of the questions you may have. Whether you’re needing an MOT, a service, or a general repair, our dedicated team will...
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Reliance Auto Test is located in Hayes, Middlesex. We offer a full range of services for you and your vehicle, these include MOT's, servicing, general repairs, diagnostics, and much more. Our fully trained staff are here to help and give you honest, reliable advice. Come see us today for our quality...
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We are a professional and reliable car mechanic based in Hayes west London, we under take all type of mechanical work including servicing, tyres, brakes, diagnostic, MOT.
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The service department at RRG Hayes is dedicated to providing high-quality maintenance, repairs and MOT's for vehicles. With a team of highly skilled and certified technicians, they ensure that every vehicle receives the utmost care and attention. From routine inspections and oil changes to complex ...
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A LOCAL GARAGE FOR THE LOCAL PEOPLE! Hayes Auto - we have a dedicated team of vehicle repair specialists with a reputation for providing quality service, with a professional and friendly approach. Based in West London (Hayes, Middlesex) since 1999, we are committed to offering a balanced, personal...
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.
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.
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.
How can you save money (and the environment) while you drive?
As every garage owner will tell you, there are some tried and tested ways to cut down on your petrol costs (and consumption) while you’re out and about in Hayes or beyond. One is to shut your windows. If you can hear that wind noise in your car it’s costing you more to drive. This is because the car becomes less aerodynamic and has to work harder to motor along. Removing a roof rack will improve your fuel efficiency for the same reason. Another useful tip is to combine short trips into one; each time you drive after your car has been parked for a while the engine will be cold and need to use a lot more fuel for the first 5 miles or so. If you do one trip from school drop-off to supermarket to office you’ll use far less fuel than if you do all those trips individually.