Repairs
Radiator Repair & Replacement
The radiator sheds the heat the engine makes. Leaks, blockages and fan faults all show up the same way: rising temperatures.
Temperature climbing?
Common radiator problems
- Leaks from the core, end tanks or plastic seams
- Stone or accident damage to the core
- Internal blockage and reduced flow
- Blocked exterior fins full of debris
- Cooling fan or fan control failure
- Corrosion from old or incorrect coolant
What we do
- Pressure test to confirm the leak source
- Check flow, temperature difference and fan operation
- Replace radiator, hoses and clips as required
- Flush the system where contamination is present
- Refill with correct coolant, bleed and road test
Coolant matters
Mixing coolant types or running on plain water accelerates corrosion inside the radiator and engine. When we refill, we use the correct specification for your vehicle.
Frequently asked questions
Something not right with the car?
Our work
Recent jobs from our workshop
Photographs taken during work carried out at our Iver workshop.
Failed water pump removed, with coolant deposits around the impeller
Symptoms
Symptoms that often lead to this repair
Look up what your car is doing and read what it commonly means.
Car overheating or temperature gauge risingOverheating is one of the few faults where what you do in the next few minutes decides whether it stays a small repair.Read more Coolant leak or a puddle under the carColour and position tell you a lot. Coolant is usually pink, orange, blue or green and smells sweet; oil is dark and greasy.Read more Heater blowing cold airThe heater runs on engine coolant, so a cold heater is often the first sign of a cooling system problem rather than a heater fault.Read more
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Cooling System RepairsOverheating is one of the few faults that can turn a modest repair into an engine rebuild in a matter of minutes. Stop and call rather than pressing on.Read more Car Overheating?Overheating is a stop-now fault. What you do in the next ten minutes decides whether this is a hose or a cylinder head.Read more Water Pump ReplacementThe water pump circulates coolant through the engine. When it leaks or seizes, overheating follows quickly.Read more
Talk to us about radiator repair & replacement
Based in Iver, covering West London, Berkshire and South Buckinghamshire. Send your registration and we will quote for your vehicle.