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Hadlow Stair Garage is based in the centre of Tonbridge, ideal for dropping your car off and shopping in Tonbridge or dropping of prior to catching a train to work. Hadlow Stair Garage offer all types of MOT, Servicing and Repair work and they are a friendly family run business with fair pricing. ...
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Kent's Leading Used Car Retailer & Vehicle Repair Centre. Experts in automotive repairs and maintenance from tyres, brakes, exhausts, MOT testing, car servicing to air conditioning. Hundreds of tyres in-stock on-site from leading manufacturers including Pirelli, Goodyear, Michelin, Continental an...
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Whether you need an MOT and Service or have been unfortunate enough to have had an accident in your pride and joy, Mill Garage can make sure your vehicle is fully taken care of by one of our extensively trained and careful technicians.
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.
How to be a better driver
Whether you’re driving in Tonbridge 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.
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