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Clarks Auto Service Ltd are a family run car repairs business based in Waterlooville. We have a modern garage right at the heart of the town and our customers visit from Purbrook, Denmead, Cowplain, Horndean and Hambledon as well as Waterlooville. We have over 40 years’ experience among our team of...
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Here at RAD Services, we treat your car like it’s our very own. We only fix what needs to be fixed and will consult with you prior to completing any necessary work to your car. If you have any questions - go ahead and ask. We’re here to listen.
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Speedy Spanners is a family-run garage which was established in 2013. With a well-equipped workshop, all of the team here are fully qualified and have spent years working with main dealers. We understand how to repair and maintain all makes and models of vehicle. We’re based right in the heart of H...
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If you need a local garage in Horndean that you can trust to carry out your MOT, car service or car repair then Hilltop Garage is the garage for you. We have over 30 years experience and are an established garage with an excellent reputation of providing a personal, traditional service where nothing...
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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.
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 Waterlooville 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.