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We offer a friendly service for maintaining and repairing your car. From Interim, Full & Major Services at competitive prices, MOTs, and repairs to upgrades, Local Motor Services in Bidford is the place to go for all your car's mechanical needs.
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Auto Services Alcester are a quality led RAC Approved business, and we care passionately about what we do and how we do it. We strive for 100% customer satisfaction, and offer outstanding customer service. We received a 100% score on our recent RAC audit and continue to receive regular 5 star review...
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S Ikin Motor Services was established by Stuart Ikin in 1977 in order to provide quality garage services and excellent value for money to clients in the local area. We are a well established company and we pride ourselves on the quality of our customer service and work.
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Bridge Garage Alcester Ltd, MOT & repairs Class 4 & 7, Diagnostics, Servicing, Courtesy Car service, Tyres, Exhaust, aircon and wheel alignment Valeting bay on site with designated valeting and detailing
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Here at Bidford garage and Garden Services Limited have been operating in the Bidford on Avon area for many years and have earned a great reputation with the motorist of Bidford on Avon. Our professional and skilled mechanics have the knowledge needed to get your car back on the road. We offer MOTs,...
A car radiator disperses heat away from the main engine block. A car engine works by burning fuel (whether petrol or diesel), and this generates a considerable amount of heat. In addition, a car engine has many moving parts; this movement creates friction, which in turn adds to the heat.
Because a car engine must remain not too hot in order to avoid overheating and seizure, when it reaches a certain temperature the thermostat opens to allow the flow of coolant and water around the engine and back to the radiator, where it loses heat to the cooler surrounding air. The front grill of the car allows outside air to blow over the radiator. If the radiator gets too hot, for example on a very hot day, or when the car is stationary, a fan behind the radiator starts, helping to blow air over it.
The most common reason for needing a car radiator repair is a leak. There are many seals, gaskets and hoses in the cooling system that can deteriorate or get a hole in them. Furthermore, every radiator needs to be properly maintained and the coolant must be kept topped up. Your garage should provide coolant changes at the same time as your annual service.
It’s also a good idea to check your car’s coolant level regularly. If it seems to be dropping a lot, then you may have a leak in the cooling system.
How to be a better driver
Whether you’re driving in Alcester 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.