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At Johnsons Cars we’re dedicated to protecting that sense of connection and enjoyment you feel whenever you slip behind the wheel. Part of this is ensuring we have right service and MOT products for both you and your Mazda, wherever you are in ownership journey. Carried out by the Mazda trained t...
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At MotorservUK in Solihull, we provide high quality Courtesy Cars to stay mobile, and Collect & Delivery services to maximise convenience even further. Enter your vehicle registration to get instant prices and book your preferred date and time online today. We are Midland's premier auto servic...
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Johnsons Volvo offer top-of-the-range services and repairs for your vehicle. These are available at your local Johnsons Volvo garage in Gloucester and Solihull. It’s important to take care of your car and our experts know how to do that, whether you need a repair or a routine service. All our dea...
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In order to keep your car running smoothly, safely and efficiently as possible, it’s recommended that you get your car serviced regularly. How regular a service is recommended will depend on your particular car and you can find this service schedule in your manufacturer’s guidebook. No matter what ...
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.
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 Solihull. 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.