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Top Garages for Visual Inspection in High Wycombe (6 found)

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Hillclimb Garage Ltd
17 Littleworth Road, Downley, High Wycombe, HP13 5XF
521 Reviews
Multi Award Winning, family owned

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British Garage Of The Year Winners in 2023, 2022 and 2021, including Best Overall Garage, Customer Service and Community Engagement Awards..! We are your Multi Award Winning, family owned, Independent Garage. Every customer receives a detailed VIDEO REPORT of their vehicle’s inspection direct from ...

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VGS MOT & Service Centre
484 - 490 London Road, High Wycombe, HP11 1LP
759 Reviews
RMI MEMBERFamily run business

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As a business that is family run, there is no need to worry because we know how essential it is for customers to feel secure, welcomed, and confident in their choice when choosing VGS MOT & Service Centre to do business with. It’s difficult to find a garage that you can trust with your vehicle and o...

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BARTON REYNOLDS LIMITED
490 LONDON ROAD, HIGH WYCOMBE, HP11 1LP
215 Reviews
We've served people for over 15 years

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Here at Barton Reynolds we've been looking after our customers needs and keeping them safe and on the road for the last 12 years. Pop in and see us and we guarantee you'll never need to find another garage

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Sannsi Automotive
Unit 1D, Abercromby Ind Est, Abercromby Avenue, High Wycombe, HP12 3BD
67 Reviews

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Sannsi Automotive is a small one man business, operated by car enthusiast Justin Clarke. Justin has over 30 years experience in the trade and prides himself in making sure all customers are made welcome and provided with an honest professional service. Only OE quality or genuine parts & fluids ...

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Refined Tuning Autocentre
Unit 11, Ford Street, High Wycombe, HP11 1RU
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1/2 Price Economy Remaps With Service£19.99 MOT with a Full Service

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A Reputation 25 Years in the Making The family has been involved in general automotive repairs for over 2 decades and the business continues to grow. We thrive in customer service understanding customer needs. We try to make it easy for the customers as visiting any garage can be nerve racking. We ...

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Studley Green MOT & Service Centre
Wycombe Road, Studley Green, High Wycombe, HP14 3XB
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Friendly & professional family runOperate under ‘Trust my Garage’

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Welcome to Studley Green MOT and Service Centre:  We pride ourselves on being a friendly and professional family run garage in Studley Green, Bucks. Our team of experienced technicians have helped grow our reputation within the industry. We offer Service, Repair & MOT testing on all cars, vans, moto...

What is a head gasket?

The head gasket in your car separates the oil and the coolant in the engine. As its name suggests, it is a gasket, which is located between the cylinder head and the engine block - in the car’s engine. Its main function is to seal the cylinders to ensure the highest compression possible and separates the oil and water; oil to lubricate the engine and water to cool the engine. The head gasket also ensures that the whole internal combustion process is contained within the engine.

Why is a head gasket important?

The head gasket is a critical sealing component of your vehicle's engine. Any potential problem with your head gasket should be dealt with immediately as it can lead to more severe issues developing, which if ignored will increase the cost of your repairs. Once a head gasket is blown, it can cause further damage to your vehicle's engine such as leaks, loss of water, decreased fuel efficiency and overheating. The longer you drive with a blown head gasket, the more damage it will cause to your engine. In the worst cases scenario, if left for a long time you could be looking at a complete engine replacement. That's why you must book a head gasket repair promptly if you notice any of the following warning signs.

What causes head gasket problems?

The head gasket is a very important part of an engine. It can fail due to the engine overheating so it’s always important that you check your coolant level regularly (when the car has cooled down). If you are having to top up your coolant regularly and you can see no water leaks on the ground, then this is a sign that you have a head gasket problem and you should have this checked out as soon as possible. One of the main causes of a damaged head gasket is extremely high engine temperature, and an overheating engine temperature is often caused by a coolant leak. There could be other reasons behind a head gasket failure, including; incorrect coolant inhibitor, the cooling system not working efficiently causing hotspots between the centre cylinders, and pre-ignition problems.

How do you know if you have blown a head gasket?

Warning bells should be ringing if:

  • your car's coolant level warning light is on (if the car has one),
  • on checking coolant (when the engine is cold) - the level is very low, or if your engine is showing a very high temperature on the coolant temperature gauge (if fitted)
  • your vehicle is not running smoothly, or you see light coloured smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe or white discoloured oil on the engine oil level dipstick
These could all be signs of a blown head gasket and should be promptly seen to by a mechanic.

 

Can you drive your car with a blown head gasket?

If you suspect that your car has a blown head gasket, do not try to drive it and have it seen to by a mechanic promptly. They may need to have your car towed to their garage to diagnose the issue and either repair or replace the part(s).

How much does it cost to replace a head gasket?

Repairing and replacing a head gasket often requires:

  • A new gasket kit and replacement bolts.
  • Testing and flattening the cylinder head.
  • Replacement of oil filter, oil and ant-freeze.

 

Head gasket repairs will require the engine cylinder head being removed from the engine block as the gasket sits between these two components. The cylinder head may need to be resurfaced and new bolts will need to be fitted as they can stretch. The work will also involve changing the engine oil and coolant, and all water hoses will be checked at the same time.

If the cylinder head is cracked, it can sometimes be repaired by first being pressure-tested to detect any cracking or warping, which are the results of the high temperatures in which it operates, then being skimmed flat to return it to its proper shape.

As soon as you suspect that you may have a blown head gasket, you should get booked into a garage to have it replaced. The parts and labour costs will vary depending on the garage that you choose to take your car to. All of the above work will probably take a mechanic roughly six hours (depending on the severity) and you have to take this labour into consideration on top of the parts required. Each garage has its own hourly rate and if you enter your vehicle registration number and post code at the top of this page, you’ll be able to compare the labour rates, reviews, distance, and more from all of the top garages in your local area. This allows you to choose a garage that you can trust for a rough price point that is suitable for you.

What do you need from your garage?

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 High Wycombe 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.

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