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At Fir Tree Autocentre, we understand what it takes to make an auto garage stand out from the crowd. Our car servicing comes with a personal touch and a level of attention to detail that is hard to match. Whether you need auto repairs or an MOT to make sure that your car is safe for the road, the Fi...
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Welcome to ACS AUTOWERKS, your West London based independent German and Swedish vehicle specialist. We specialise in all aspects of servicing, maintenance and tuning for all models from Audi , BMW, Mini, Porsche, Mercedes Benz, Saab, Volkswagen and Volvo.
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A small investment in routine servicing, plus a good inspection programme, results in a good return on that investment SAME DAY MOT AND SERVICING BOOKING WHILE YOU WAIT
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.
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We all have different needs, and choosing a garage is no different. For some of us, it’s the quality of the overall service which matters most; not just the work that’s done under the bonnet, but the human interaction that comes with it. BookMyGarage allows you to compare West Drayton garages on everything from their waiting room refreshments or whether having your toddler in tow is going to be a problem, to how clearly the staff can explain the work your car requires.