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About Us
Under new ownership and with a modern new reception area, but with the same customer service that has seen us win consecutive yearly awards, welcome to Marehay Garage Services Limited. We are a family company, which is owned and operated by Ian Dawes, the former General Manager of Marehay Garage Limited, who has over 25 years of experience in the auto repair trade. We offer all the facilities of a modern service and parts operation, including the latest advanced diagnostic equipment to repair, service and MOT vehicles of all makes and models. With a team of fully-qualified technicians, and an award-winning and dedicated service department, y
General Repair£67
4.91 (377 reviews)
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Nearly every reviewer is highly positive, praising Marehay Garage for friendly, professional staff, clear communication, fast turnarounds and convenient collection/drop‑off or courtesy cars. Frequent strengths mentioned are reliable, honest workmanship, easy online booking and good value for money, with many customers saying they’ll return or recommend the garage. Only a small number raised issues — one report of an unhelpful receptionist and occasional comments that some jobs felt slightly more expensive than alternatives.
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Here at Chris W Roads Ripley, we are a well-established, friendly, family run business with over 50 years experience in vehicle repair and servicing. No job is too big or too small and at Chris W Roads we can help with all of your motoring needs from a simple bulb replacement, number plate or wiper blade right up to more major work such as clutches, timing belts and more. No job is to challenging for our expert, experienced technicians to handle. At Chris W Roads we can even supply and fit batteries, tyres, exhausts plus much more. When you choose Chris W Roads Ripley, you’re not just getting your vehicle repaired or ser
General Repair£77
5 (35 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise Chris W Roads for excellent communication, competitive pricing, and trustworthy service, with many highlighting that the garage only recommends necessary work rather than upselling. The team is frequently described as friendly, accommodating and efficient, making drop-off and collection straightforward, whilst several reviewers appreciate the complimentary valet. No weaknesses were identified across these reviews, with customers expressing strong loyalty and confidence in returning for future servicing and MOTs.
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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