Top Mechanics For Cooling System Inspection, Repair & Replacements
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Garage in Enfield, 14 years of experience
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OTHNEIL • 7th June 2023
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Garage in London, 10 years of experience
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Garage in Bradford , 25 years of experience
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Garage in Newport Gwent, 20 years of experience
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Garage in Sandhurst, 25 years of experience
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MORGAN • 3rd June 2023
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Mobile mechanic in Wakefield, 15 years of experience
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ROB • 3rd June 2023
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Garage in Southampton , 20 years of experience
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MATHEW • 2nd June 2023
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Garage in Rotherham , 19 years of experience
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NEIL • 1st June 2023
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Garage in Hednesford, 20 years of experience
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CHRISTIAN • 30th May 2023
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Garage in Leicestershire , 21 years of experience
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IAN • 30th May 2023
Peugeot 2008 Crossover • Coolant/antifreeze drain & refill
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Mobile mechanic in Leyland, 10 years of experience
Hi, my name is Connor & I’ve been a technician in the motor trade for 10 years! I consider myself to be a very highly skilled, highly trained, technician in the motor trade and, above all else, an honest in...
DAWN • 28th May 2023
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Mobile mechanic in Wellingborough , 10 years of experience
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TERRENCE • 28th May 2023
BMW 5 Series • Additional work following previous booking
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Garage in Dagenham, 30 years of experience
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Garage in Caerphilly , 22 years of experience
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Garage in Manchester, 35 years of experience
Quick Stop Autocentres is a well established, well known car mechanic. At Quick Stop Autocentres our aim is to provide a quality, professional and reliable service. We are situated in Manchester and we ca...
ALISON • 26th May 2023
MINI Mini Countryman • Radiator replacement
Some of the Cooling System jobs we offer
- Cabin heater hose replacement - inlet
- Cabin heater hose replacement - outlet
- Coolant expansion tank hose replacement
- Coolant expansion tank replacement
- Coolant/antifreeze drain & refill
- Cooling fan replacement (both)
- Intercooler replacement
- Intercooler replacement (both)
- Radiator cooling fan replacement
- Radiator cowling replacement
- Radiator hose replacement - bottom
- Radiator hose replacement - top
- Radiator replacement
- Thermostat replacement
- Water pump (electric) replacement
- Water pump pulley replacement
- Water pump replacement
Frequently asked questions about cooling system inspection, repair & replacements
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What does the cooling system in a car do?
The cooling system is designed to maintain a certain temperature in your vehicle. Running hot will eventually start to warp the metals inside your engine, which is an expensive repair. Running cold will reduce the efficiency of your engine and other components that work best in high heat conditions, such as the catalytic converter.
What are the parts and components of the cooling systems?
Coolant
A mix of distilled water and coolant. The water provides cooling while the coolant protects from corrosion and lubricates the system.
Thermostat
The thermostat controls the flow of coolant by identifying how hot the engine is running.
Water Pump
The water pump pushes coolant through the system. It is driven by the timing chain, belt, or can have its own electric motor.
Radiator
The radiator dissipates heat to the surrounding air from the coolant. The many fins increase the surface area to maximise the cooling properties of the radiator.
Radiator fan
The radiator fan pushes the coolant through the radiator. This is usually activated at low speeds where the coolant has lower momentum.
Cooling pressure cap
The cooling pressure cap holds pressure inside the cooling system. This prevents the coolant from boiling until much higher temperatures. This means the system can be more efficient.
How do you know there is something wrong with the cooling system?
- When you can see smoke coming from your engine
- When you smell the vapour of the coolant fluid
- When you hear cranking sounds
- When you feel the engine heating up
- When the check engine light comes on
What are common problems with the engine cooling system?
Here are the common problems with a cooling system:
••Low coolant**
A leak in the system will drip away reserves of coolant. Less coolant means the cooling system will be working harder and the engine will eventually overheat.
*Failed thermostat
A faulty thermostat will block the flow of coolant to your engine. The lack of coolant will suddenly overheat your engine.
Worn Water pump
A worn water pump or an issue with the motor system will mean the coolant isn’t properly flowing through the engine. Your pump will be less efficient or broken altogether which will lead to your engine overheating.
Clogged radiator
A radiator can become clogged by poor quality coolant, which doesn’t lubricate the system properly. It will mean there is less coolant and that coolant will have a harder time getting through the system. It will have a gradual noticeable effect on your MPG but otherwise, be hard to diagnose.
Faulty radiator fan
A faulty radiator fan means that air can’t flow along the fins of a radiator, taking heat away from the coolant as it passes through the radiator. This means that both the air and coolant become increasingly hot.
Fault cooling system pressure cap
A broken pressure cap will not retain the pressure on the entire cooling system. This means that steam can vent out and will rapidly reduce the efficiency of the cooling system leading to an engine overheat.
How much does a Cooling System inspection, repair & replacement cost?
You can expect a car transmission inspection to cost around £80 depending on the location of the car. Depending on what repairs or replacements are needed after the cooling system inspection is carried out, the additional cost will differ in each case. To get an exact price for a specific transmission repair (like a thermostat replacement), enter your vehicle registration number along with your postcode above to get an instant price.
Check out the ClickMechanic price for a cooling system inspection, repair & replacement. See the averages for different makes below. We consolidate industry standard data with millions of data points to give you the most accurate price. These estimates may include Timing belt kit, Engine coolant/antifreeze, Engine coolant/antifreeze, Cooling system thermostat, Engine coolant/antifreeze, Engine coolant/antifreeze, Radiator cooling fan, Radiator, Engine coolant/antifreeze, Header/expansion tank, Intercooler, Water pump pulley, Electric water pump and/or Water pump.
| Name | Average Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Audi | £359 | Get exact price |
| BMW | £285 | Get exact price |
| Citroen | £289 | Get exact price |
| Ford | £242 | Get exact price |
| Land Rover | £300 | Get exact price |
| Mercedes-Benz | £298 | Get exact price |
| Nissan | £272 | Get exact price |
| Peugeot | £271 | Get exact price |
| Renault | £427 | Get exact price |
| Toyota | £252 | Get exact price |
| Vauxhall | £210 | Get exact price |
| Volkswagen | £325 | Get exact price |
Estimates on average repair costs, such as the above results for a cooling system inspection, repair & replacement, are based on ClickMechanic's quote data which combines multiple third-party sources. Actual costs may vary. We provide estimates on average repair costs for information only and accept no liability for any inaccuracies or errors. If you think an estimate is incorrect, please contact us to let us know.
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