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Our highly trained technicians at Fast Fit Poole offer thorough and comprehensive car servicing for most makes and models of vehicles. We carry out all of our work in accordance to the manufacturer's specifications and use genuine / approved parts to avoid invalidating your warranty. In addition to...
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Oakdale Garage has been owned by the current management since 1997. Our friendly team have a total of over 90 combined years experience in the motor industry, and we pride ourselves on being able to offer customers a wide range of garage services, dealing with all makes and models. We provide suppor...
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We are a family run, independent garage based in Poole, specialising in French cars. Established in 1991, we excel in providing services specifically for Citroen, Peugeot and Renault as well as being able to perform all our services on all popular passenger and light commercial vehicles. Here at MT...
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Maximise the lifespan and value of your car with regular car servicing at Snows Motor Group. Our expert technicians are trained to service any make and model of car using the latest techniques and diagnostic equipment and are committed to providing a friendly, straightforward and honest service.
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Does your car need servicing? Is your van needing a new clutch? Is it time for your vehicle's MOT? If you answered 'Yes' to any of these questions, then you should call R B Autocare who have more than 23 years of experience in providing garage and motor services to private and business customers ...
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Established in 2010, Poole Bay Garage has become one of the most highly respected garages in Poole and Bournemouth. We’re a family-run business where our customers are made to feel welcome – you can relax in the knowledge that when you bring your car to Poole Bay Garage, it is in good hands. We carr...
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 Poole 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.