Gauge in the red
Or a temperature warning light.
Car repairsStop overheating
Cooling system
repairs
Temperature gauge climbing, steam from the bonnet or a puddle of green or pink under the car? We pressure-test the cooling system, find the leak and fix it before overheating damages the engine.
DiagnosisPressure test
Time on site~[XX] hrs
WhereHome or work
About this service
Heat is an engine’s worst enemy
The cooling system pumps coolant through the engine and radiator to carry heat away. A failed hose, leaking radiator, stuck thermostat or worn water pump can let temperatures spike within minutes.
Driving an overheating car can warp the cylinder head and blow the head gasket — turning a small repair into a very large one. We find the actual fault with a pressure test rather than guessing.
Car repairs · Cooling System
Signs of a cooling problem
Sweet smell or steam
Coolant leaking onto hot parts.
Coolant keeps dropping
Topping up the reservoir again and again.
Heater blows cold
Can mean low coolant or a stuck thermostat.
What you get
What’s included
- Cooling system pressure test to find leaks
- Radiator cap and thermostat check
- Hoses and clamps inspected and replaced as needed
- Radiator, thermostat or water pump replacement (quoted)
- Coolant refilled to specification and system bled of air
- Running test to confirm normal temperature
Good to know: If testing points to a head gasket leak, see our Head Gasket service — that’s a larger repair we quote separately.
Before we arrive
What we need from you
- Don’t drive the car if it’s overheating — we come to it
- The engine cool before we start (we can wait if needed)
- Make, model and engine so we bring the right parts
- Note the coolant colour if you can see it
Pricing
Clear, fixed prices
Pick an option to update the estimate in the booking form. Final price confirmed before work starts.
How it works
Three simple steps
Tell us the symptoms
Noises, warning lights, when it happens — photos and videos help.
We diagnose, then quote
We find the cause on site and you approve a fixed price before work starts.
Fixed and road-tested
Repaired where it’s parked, tested, and you pay when it’s done.
FAQ
Cooling System questions
Why is my car overheating?
The most common causes are a coolant leak, a stuck thermostat, a failed radiator fan, a worn water pump or a blocked radiator. A pressure test pinpoints which.
Can I just top up the coolant?
As a short-term fix to get somewhere safe, yes — but a car that keeps losing coolant has a leak that needs repairing.
Can you replace a radiator at my home?
Yes, on most cars. We bring the radiator, coolant and tools, and bleed the system properly afterwards.