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Church Hill garage orpington Ltd
Church Hill Garage Ltd, Church Hill, Orpington, BR6 0HE
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Book for tomorrow!£25 for an MOT with a Major serviceGet your Air Conditioning summer ready.

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Our friendly team are highly qualified technicians and DVSA MOT testers. The garage is also TSi approved (trading standards approved) We are always happy to talk through any mechanical needs you may have and provide you with a written quotes for the work.

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Renault Dacia Orpington
1 Crofton Road, Orpington, BR6 8AB
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Coolant Change FROM £85

The service department at RRG Orpington 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 com...

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Aston Garages
8 Gladstone Road, Farnborough, BR6 7EA
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If you're looking for a reliable Car Garage in Orpington, look no further than Aston Garages, specialists in a wide range of garage services including car servicing, tyres, mot, car repairs and air conditioning in Orpington. Established in 1989, we provide an honest and reliable service at all time...

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Formula One Autocentre Orpington
6, Denvale Trade Centre, Cray Ave, Orpington, BR5 3RN
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Formula One 1 & 1a Park Road, Chesterfield. Now open on Sundays 10 - 4pm, taking bookings between 11 and 3pm.Established in 1974, Formula One Autocentres set out with a mission to deliver a completely new fast-fit experience to its customers. This would feature clean, modern premises, high-tech e...

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 Orpington. 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.

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