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Established in 1965, Five Square Motors is a family run business with 3 generations of experience in the automotive repair industry, keeping our customers and their vehicles safely on the road. Being a member of the Bosch Car Service Network means we work to a code of practice, ensuring a high level of workmanship and customer service which is adhered to at all times. We are now also certified by the AA, having to pass extensive checks and a high level of requirements in order to display the accredited ‘AA’ logo. We are also members of the RMI and Group Auto, making Five Square Motors your first choice in Automotive Repair, whether it be a S
General Repair£63
4.84 (201 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise Five Square Motors for its friendly, efficient service and excellent communication, with many highlighting the convenience of online booking, text updates, and affordable collection/delivery options. Long-term clients particularly value the team's honesty, transparency in pricing, and detailed reporting after work is completed, with several noting they've used the garage reliably for years. One reviewer mentioned the service wasn't suitable for them, though the overwhelming majority recommend the garage without hesitation.
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Bell Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8AR
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Elite Garages are one of the South’s leading independent tyre, MOT and car service operators with a turnover in excess of £53 million and around 240 employees. Elite Garages is a family-run company covering the whole of the South and South East of England. The company recently celebrated 50 years in business. Elite are not owned in any way by any tyre manufacturer and therefore can offer the best unbiased, professional advice and bring value for money from top leading brands through to economy brands. We are able to meet all your tyre requirements including run flats, motor sport, track day, high performance, off road, budget, winter and al
General Repair£70
4.87 (29 reviews)
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Customers praise the Shaftesbury branch for efficient, friendly service and timely MOT completion. However, one reviewer noted that the online booking system failed to register their appointment, requiring a phone call to rebook, and the final charge was higher than the quoted online price. The garage itself comes highly recommended, though the booking process may benefit from improved reliability.
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.
What do you need from your garage?
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 Shaftesbury. 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.