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Harewood Garage Andover is an independent and professionally run garage offering a wide range of motor vehicle services based at Andover Down in Andover, Hampshire. As leading and experienced car mechanics in Andover, we offer a personal and friendly service to all our customers. We are a Family co...
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We are one of the busiest independent garages in Andover, and just two minutes walk from Andover town centre. The key to our success is our determination to offer good value coupled with an excellent, personal service from our highly trained technicians. We offer: MOTs and repairs, Car servicing,...
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Portway MOT Centre is a family-owned vehicle repair workshop established in January 2006. We offer top quality repair services for motorcycles, cars and other vehicles across Andover. We also offer a free collection and delivery service as well as a free courtesy car if required conditions apply.
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IN'n'OUT Autocentres are experts in vehicle servicing, MOT's & repairs. We were established in 2008 and have over 29 autocentres nationwide. All our workshop technicians are trained to the highest standards. Many of whom have joined us from big brand main dealers. They are car enthusiasts and put as...
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Customers come to us for a car service because we’re the car experts. We know autocare inside out, and our friendly team will keep your vehicle running all year round. Your MOT and full service are carried out by a team of professionals who have extensive knowledge of all types of vehicles. We carry...
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Welcome to Multi Service Centre. We are a family run business, with a great team of very knowledgeable technicians. We are very skilled in all aspects of the trade, whether that be; general repairs, servicing, clutches, add blue faults, timing belts/ chains, engines, welding or recovery.. We pride ...
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.
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 Andover 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.