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Clarks Auto Service Ltd are a family run car repairs business based in Waterlooville. We have a modern garage right at the heart of the town and our customers visit from Purbrook, Denmead, Cowplain, Horndean and Hambledon as well as Waterlooville. We have over 40 years’ experience among our team of...
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Here at RAD Services, we treat your car like it’s our very own. We only fix what needs to be fixed and will consult with you prior to completing any necessary work to your car. If you have any questions - go ahead and ask. We’re here to listen.
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Speedy Spanners is a family-run garage which was established in 2013. With a well-equipped workshop, all of the team here are fully qualified and have spent years working with main dealers. We understand how to repair and maintain all makes and models of vehicle. We’re based right in the heart of H...
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If you need a local garage in Horndean that you can trust to carry out your MOT, car service or car repair then Hilltop Garage is the garage for you. We have over 30 years experience and are an established garage with an excellent reputation of providing a personal, traditional service where nothing...
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 to be a better driver
Whether you’re driving in Waterlooville or further afield, think about road user etiquette. Showing respect for other road users makes driving more pleasant for you and safer for everyone. For example, if you have to make a last minute change of lane, make your request to change clear to the driver who will need to let you in - and signal your thanks if they do. Be ready to abandon the change of lane if they won’t play ball - your safety (and that of other drivers and pedestrians) is more important than getting to your destination in the shortest time possible. When the position is reversed and a driver asks your permission to change lanes, allow them to as long as it is safe. If you get frustrated, avoid using your horn - it won’t improve matters and might make them considerably worse.