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Engine Hydration & Coolant Levels
Checking Your Engine Hydration & Coolant Levels
The engine coolant level in a vehicle is a very important part of its function.
As todays cars are generally so reliable we tend to take for granted that the levels are ok !
But its important to keep a watchful eye on your cars engine temperature gauge or light and regularly look at the levels of coolant in your car to avoid costly repair bills. More importantly inconvenient brake downs.
Once your engine has cooled down or left over night, by opening the bonnet or engine compartment, you can locate the tank that holds the coolant. This is generally identified by a distinctive yellow cap and made of plastic.
Once found you may be able to look through the plastic tank to see the level of the water inside, however what may look like the right level may only be a stain. By rocking the car slightly you should be able to see if the liquid inside moves.
Most tanks have a minimum and maximum level, so if you discover its low you can top it up with water as a temporary measure to avoid developing future problems.
Having discovered the level is low its important to then get to your local garage to get it checked and investigated as soon as possible.
https://www.theaa.com/breakdown-cover/advice/how-to-check-your-engine-coolant
At 1st Stop Cars we are happy to show you how to check the water levels in your engine
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I wanted to thank you for the help that you have provided over the past three years in managing my family's car maintenance requirements.
Your service has been excellent to date and has provided both my Wife and I with the confidence to transfer all of our ongoing car maintenance requirements to you from now on.
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Kevin has been our mechanic for many years and has always given us a good honest deal when it comes to emergencies and repairs, plus all the servicing on my last 4 vehicles . We trust him implicitly.
I recently filled up my van with petrol instead of diesel, I phoned Kevin immediately. He sent out a tow truck and a loan car to the petrol station where I was stranded. He got their in time so I was able to make my next appointment without being late! The van was taken away, the petrol drained, the injectors cleaned and was ready by the following afternoon.
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I wanted to write to thank you for the outstanding service I've received over the last few months. I had a reliable and trustworthy mechanic when I lived in Kent, and I was concerned when I moved to Essex, I'd have to return to Kent to get the service I'm used to...not so!
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Once again thank you for your prompt service on one of our vans. The van was having trouble with the gear box. It was taken to your workshop, repairs were carried out efficiently and at a reasonable cost, which allowed us to pick our van up later that day causing us minimal inconvenience. Again brilliant service and courtesy from your staff. Thank you! I would not hesitate to use your services again or recommend your company to other clients in the future.
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