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Dynes of Bexleyheath have an extremely skilled, experienced and qualified team of fully trained technicians who are able to help you with all of your car servicing needs. Please use our online booking system in order to book your vehicle in with our team for servicing.
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Here at HiQ Tyres & Autocare Havant (Triangle Cars) we have been servicing the local community for over 15 years and we feel that we truly understand our customers' needs and pride ourselves on delivering customer service to the highest standards. We offer a full range of tyre fitting and car car...
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Caerphilly MOT Centre as your local independent garage serving the Caerphilly area. We will do everything we can to meet your expectations. We provide a comprehensive motor vehicle repair service, including servicing, MOT, Air-con & general repairs. We are able to service most vehicle types and give...
We have helped over 14.7 million drivers compare and save on their MOT, servicing and repair costs at local garages. In fact, when you compare garages near you through our online comparison site, you can save up to 70% when you choose one of the lower-cost options!
As the UK’s leading garage comparison site, we’re dedicated to helping drivers save money on their car maintenance. Here are just some of the ways we keep you in control of booking a visual inspection for your head gasket repairs:
No Upfront Payment. You never enter any payment details when you book your head gasket repair. We never charge you any fees to use our site and you always pay the garage directly after the appointment.
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Enter your reg and postcode to compare labour rates from garages near you and book a visual inspection for your head gasket repair in seconds. After the inspection, your chosen garage will provide a no-obligation estimate for the repair work. You always pay this bill to the garage directly and only ever after they've completed all the work.
After you book your visual inspection, we send you a confirmation email with a summary of your booking. We also inform the garage and they may also be in touch to confirm the appointment or to ask for extra details.
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The head gasket is a thin metal gasket that sits between your engine block and cylinder heads. It provides a seal for the combustion chamber to ensure combustion happens correctly and is contained within the engine.
The head gasket is a critical sealing component of your vehicle's engine. Its roles include:
Without the head gasket, your car can't run properly. This means that any issues should be dealt with immediately as they can develop into more serious issues. If you ignore these problems, you face a very expensive repair - and risk writing your car off altogether.
As this part is so important, you must book a visual inspection to deal with your head gasket repairs as soon as you notice a problem.
A head gasket repair can cost anywhere between £400 and £1,500, with the average UK price being around £600. In some extreme cases, it can cost several thousand pounds.
Head gasket repairs are so expensive because it takes a lot of time to access and remove the part. This is mainly due to its location within the engine block.
This repair may also require the technician to complete the following:
If you notice any of the following warning signs, it's likely that your car has blown a head gasket:
You should book an appointment as soon as possible to check whether your head gasket is to blame. Most importantly, do NOT drive your car to the garage as this can cause extra damage. Contact your recovery provider and get a tow instead.