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BENTEN AUTO EXPERTS LIMITED

BENTEN AUTO EXPERTS LTD (( NEXT TO READING BUSES ), 1 TUNBRIDGE JONES BUSINESS PARK, READING, RG2 0JT

129 Reviews

85.44% Completion Rate

Gold Tier Garage

Gold Tier Garage

Loan Car

Collect & Deliver

Customer Drop-off

Monthly repayment options availableMOT £25 with a Major service

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Coolant Change:£35 - £55

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LD Garage Services

36, Bennet Road, Reading, RG2 0QX

251 Reviews

92.58% Completion Rate

Loan Car

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Customer Drop-off

RAC Approved GarageAA Approved garage

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Coolant Change:£60 - £80

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Cardiff Rd Tyres & Mechanical Repairs

173 Cardiff Rd, Reading, RG1 8HD

266 Reviews

88.13% Completion Rate

Loan Car

Collect & Deliver

Customer Drop-off

one-stop shop for of your vehicle needsBODYWORK options available

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Coolant Change:£43.99

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Car Service Centre Reading

5, Lower Armour Road, Tilehurst, Tilehurst Reading, RG31 6HH

159 Reviews

84.72% Completion Rate

Loan Car

Collect & Deliver

Customer Drop-off

Over 20 years’ experience

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Coolant Change:£81.75

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Servicing Master Centre

181 Cardiff Road, Reading, RG1 8HD

393 Reviews

90.31% Completion Rate

Loan Car

Collect & Deliver

Customer Drop-off

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Opening Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Coolant Change:£44.99

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Hartwell Ford Reading

25-27 Rose Kiln Lane, Reading, RG2 0JZ

81 Reviews

46.93% Completion Rate

Loan Car

Collect & Deliver

Customer Drop-off

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Coolant Change:£75

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JK Auto Works

175 Cardiff Road, Reading, RG1 8HD

20 Reviews

77.08% Completion Rate

Loan Car

Collect & Deliver

Customer Drop-off

All your vehicle needsOffer a professional service

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Sunday: Closed

Coolant Change:£60 - £80

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ABE MOTOR WORKS LTD

Unit 8A Blackcroft Farm, Church Rd, Farley Hill, Reading, RG7 1UJ

20 Reviews

36.84% Completion Rate

Loan Car

Collect & Deliver

Customer Drop-off

Brand Expertise, Trusted ServiceExpertise in Prestigious Brands

Opening Hours

Monday - Thursday: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Coolant Change:£60 - £80

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F A Autos

Unit 6, 125 Highgrove Street, Reading, RG1 5EJ

3 Reviews

55.56% Completion Rate

Loan Car

Collect & Deliver

Customer Drop-off

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Coolant Change:£60 - £80

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Reading Auto Services

782-784 Oxford rd, Reading, RG30 1EL

1 Reviews

50% Completion Rate

Loan Car

Collect & Deliver

Customer Drop-off

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Coolant Change:£60 - £80

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Coolant Change

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.

 

Driving in Reading

Located in the Thames Valley to the west of London, Reading in Berkshire is not too well-known as one of Britain’s must-visit towns. However, once you get there, you’ll discover a surprising amount of things to see and do. It is sometimes described as being on London’s commuter belt but the influx of daily traffic outweighs the outflow due to the large number of tech companies and international businesses which have made Reading their home.