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Dynes Motor Group
391- 395 Erith Rd, Erith, DA8 3LT
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Dynes of Bexleyheath have an extremely skilled, experienced and qualified team of fully trained technicians who are able to help you with all of your car servicing needs. Please use our online booking system in order to book your vehicle in with our team for servicing.

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Hookems Garage Limited
41 Hedon Road, Hull, HU9 1LH
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Family run businessOver 50 years mechanical experience

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Family run business set on the outskirts of the city centre, We pride our selves in customer trust and quality of service we provide. From simple servicing to engine repairs we can cater for all your vehicle needs. With us been a small independent garage our prices are unbeatable and with our fam...

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HiQ Havant (Triangle Cars)
Unit 8 Dunsbury Business Park, Fulflood Road, Havant, PO9 5AX
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Here at HiQ Tyres & Autocare Havant (Triangle Cars) we have been servicing the local community for over 15 years and we feel that we truly understand our customers' needs and pride ourselves on delivering customer service to the highest standards. We offer a full range of tyre fitting and car car...

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Station Garage (Park Gate) Ltd
Park Gate Business Centre, Chandlers Way, Southampton, SO31 1FQ
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SPECIALIST OIL IS AN ADDITIONAL CHARGEFamily-run service and MOT test centreWe’ve been in business for over 20yrs

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Station Garage in Park Gate is a family-run service and MOT test centre with a reputation for honesty and reliability. We’ve been in business for over 20 years and our team have over 100 years of experience working on vehicles between them.

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Combined Motor Services Hornchurch
(Romford & Upminster) 187-189 Hornchurch Rd, Hornchurch, RM12 4TE
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Combined Motor Services Hornchurch At Combined Motor Services we pride ourselves with the excellent services we can provide to all our customers. Not only do we give your vehicle a high-standard of service and care, but our customer service is second to none and we are here to help you get your veh...

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CAERPHILLY MOT CENTRE
81b commercial stree, PONTYGWINDY INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, Caerphilly, CF83 3HU
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Caerphilly MOT Centre as your local independent garage serving the Caerphilly area. We will do everything we can to meet your expectations. We provide a comprehensive motor vehicle repair service, including servicing, MOT, Air-con & general repairs. We are able to service most vehicle types and give...

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What Is a Head Gasket?

The head gasket is a thin metal gasket that sits between your engine block and cylinder heads. It provides a seal for the combustion chamber to ensure combustion happens correctly and is contained within the engine.

 

Why Is a Head Gasket Important?

The head gasket is a critical sealing component of your vehicle's engine. Its roles include:

  • Maintaining the right compression to ignite fuel and contain exhaust gases
  • Keeping oil, coolant and water out of the combustion chamber
  • Preventing leaks to keep these fluids from mixing

 

Without the head gasket, your car can't run properly. This means that any issues should be dealt with immediately as they can develop into more serious issues. If you ignore these problems, you face a very expensive repair - and risk writing your car off altogether.

As this part is so important, you must book a visual inspection to deal with your head gasket repairs as soon as you notice a problem.

 

How Much Does a Head Gasket Repair Cost?

A head gasket repair can cost anywhere between £400 and £1,500, with the average UK price being around £600. In some extreme cases, it can cost several thousand pounds.

Head gasket repairs are so expensive because it takes a lot of time to access and remove the part. This is mainly due to its location within the engine block.

This repair may also require the technician to complete the following:

  • Resurfacing cylinder heads
  • Replacing bolts within the engine block
  • Checking the water hoses
  • Repairing cracked cylinder heads
  • Replacing engine oil, oil filter and coolant

 

How Do You Know If You Have Blown a Head Gasket?

If you notice any of the following warning signs, it's likely that your car has blown a head gasket:

  • Your car's coolant level warning light is on (if it has one),
  • The coolant level is very low
  • Your car's coolant temperature gauge is showing a very high temperature
  • Your vehicle is running roughly
  • You see light coloured smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe
  • There is white discoloured oil on the dipstick

You should book an appointment as soon as possible to check whether your head gasket is to blame. Most importantly, do NOT drive your car to the garage as this can cause extra damage. Contact your recovery provider and get a tow instead.

 

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