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Service, Repairs & MOT

Car radiator repair for your Volkswagen

Book a local RAC Approved Garage that you can trust.

  • 12-months parts guarantee
  • Honest pricing
  • Exceptional customer service

£301.74

Average price for this repair for your Volkswagen in the last 30 days^

Why choose the RAC for a car radiator repair?

At the RAC, we've got over 125 years' experience helping UK drivers. We have the skills and knowledge to keep your vehicle running. We'll give you results you can rely on at a price you can afford.

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Book a car radiator repair

Your car’s radiator helps keep your engine cool. Over time, they can develop leaks, clogs, or corrosion, which can cause overheating and possible engine damage. So make sure when you need it, you get it repaired at an RAC Approved Garage.

Any work done will meet the high standards set by the RAC.
We’re friendly, straightforward and jargon-free
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Book a diagnostic

A mechanic will check your car for faults and talk you through any repairs you might need. There are various ways to check for faults, which could include a physical examination or plugging in to check your car’s onboard engine management system.

We’ll look for any mechanical or electrical problems. If we need to, we’ll also check your car’s onboard engine management system. Depending on your car and issue, this will usually include: – Engine – Power steering – Brakes – Transmission – Exhaust system – Fuel injection system – Cooling system and air flow – Sensors

And it’s not just car radiator repairs that we do for Volkswagen

RAC Approved Garages offer MOTs and services. Our professional mechanics have the expertise and experience to make sure your vehicle is operating safely and efficiently – results you can rely on at a price you can afford.

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Try one of our RAC Approved Garages

Scallons Auto Services Ltd

4.7/5

Scallons Auto Services, is on Water Street, behind the new Tesco Express. At our Garage we aim to give our customers the satisfaction that all work has been carried out professionally, within a reasonable time frame, at a competitive price. We hope that all customers will return and recommend us to their family and friends.
58 Water Street, Thornton, Liverpool, L23 1TB

MK MOT & Service Centre

4.8/5

We are a local independent garage offering our customers all forms of mechanical repairs, servicing and MOT's. Business partners Mark and Craig have over 50 years' experience working on all makes and models of vehicles, with no job being too big or too small. We are members of the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) which should offer you peace of mind that we take great pride in our work as it ensures we remain up to date with all courses and techniques. We work out of a large workshop which has 4 ramps, including an MOT bay, and we have a large comfortable waiting area available for your use should you like to wait whilst we work on your car.
36 Barton Road, Eaton Ind Est, Milton Keynes, MK23LQ

Philip Lund Motor Engineers Ltd.

5.0/5

We specialise in car and motorcycle repairs, servicing and MOT testing. We are also an Independant Skoda specialist. Serving the village of Steeton and surrounding areas of Keighley, Silsden, Crosshills and Kildwick we have been providing reliable and honest work to our garage customers for over 20 years. From our fully equipped Garage conveniently located on the outskirts of Steeton we can offer a comprehensive service for your car from general annual services to Timing Belt checks, help with new or flat tyres and clutch repairs/replacements. Together we have decades of experience riding and repairing bikes and now we are offering that service to our customers in Steeton and the Aire Valley. The garage has a dedicated area for bikes with 3 ramps/lifts and a dedicated tool shop to allow us to perform your repairs or service at the standard you expect from Philip Lund mechanics.
Unit 1 Aireburn Garage, Keighley Road, Steeton, BD206RH

Springbank Service Station

5.0/5

We are an independent family run business serving the local community for over 35 years.At Springbank Service Station you will find a filling station under the Jet brand incorporating a shop, Jet washes, vacuum and parking.We also specialise in servicing and M O T's to all makes of vehicleAll of our new and existing customers are greeted by friendly and helpful staff.
Ayr Road Irvine, Irvine, KA12 8NF

Darlington Mot Centre

4.9/5

Darlington Mot Centre Mot cars, vans , motor homes , motorbikes , trikes ,quads • Comfortable reception to wait in • Motorcycle class 1 and 2 only £25 • Class 4 cars and vans only £45 • Class 7 & motor homes up to 3.5ton only £50 • MOT's carried out up to 28 days before expiry - keep your original expiry date • Post card reminder service so you never forget your MOT again • Free re-test within 10 working days • No charge for head light adjustments We service and repair all makes of vehicles All makes serviced and repaired • Full and Interim service • Body shop repairs for those little scrapes, dings and re-sprays • Air-con new and old gasses repairs • Timing belts and engine repairs • Brake disks and pads • Exhaust and suspension • Tracking 4 wheel alignment • Tyres new and part worn • Batteries, starters and alternators • Diagnostics and engine management systems • Clutches and gear boxes
Darlington Mot Centre, 410 Whessoe Road, Darlington, DL3 0RP

Frequently asked questions about a car radiator repair

Yes, small leaks can often be fixed, but big leaks usually need a new radiator.

Most of the time, yes. But if the damage is severe, a replacement might be necessary.

A radiator cools the engine by moving heat from the coolant to the air.

A faulty radiator can cause engine overheating, potentially leading to engine damage.

Not a good idea. It can cause your engine to overheat and lead to major damage.

With good care, a radiator can last 8-10 years or more.

Look for puddles under the car, low coolant levels, and a sweet smell from the engine.

It depends on the warranty terms. Check your vehicle’s warranty details.

It’s risky. Driving with a coolant leak can cause overheating and engine damage, so it’s best to get it fixed quickly.