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86 High Street, Prestwood, Great Missenden, HP16 9ES
About Us
Prestwood Modern and Classic is a family-run, independent business providing quality garage services and first-class customer services to the motorists of Great Missenden and beyond. Our services include vehicle repairs, maintenance, and servicing for most makes of cars and vans, we can carry out Class 4 MOTs on the premises, and offer professional valet services. We also have a range of carefully selected used cars and motorcycles for sale. With so many quality services on offer, our convenient location in Prestwood has become the focal point for all motorists in the Great Missenden area.
General Repair£86
4.93 (14 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise Prestwood Modern and Classic for their friendly, professional service and excellent communication, with many highlighting the family-run garage's trustworthiness and fair pricing for MOTs, servicing, and repairs on both modern and classic vehicles. The team receives particular recognition for going the extra mile, providing unbiased advice, and keeping clients well-informed throughout the process. Several reviewers mention switching from main dealers after poor experiences, finding Prestwood to offer better value and a more personal, reliable service.
What does a car radiator do?
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.
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This might sound like a question with an obvious answer: you need a garage that can service or repair your car quickly and at a good price. But think again and you may realise there are other factors that affect your choice of garage in Great Missenden. If you need to bring your son or daughter with you when you take your car in, are there toys in the waiting room? If you’re dropping the car off between school and work, can you pick up a cup of coffee while you’re there? Might the garage even collect your car and drop it back at your house after the work is done? You can find answers to all these questions on BookMyGarage.