Compare head gasket repair quotes from specialist garages in Liverpool

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If you want to book a head gasket repair in Liverpool, you can compare quotes from our network of thousands of garages and mechanics, find the best price and instantly book online.

If you need to get around the city while your car is being repaired, you'll be pleased to hear that Liverpool has an excellent public transport network managed by Merseytravel, which includes buses, trains and ferries. Plans for a Clean Air Zone (CAZ) in the city have been rejected amidst fears it would be too expensive for drivers. The local economy in Merseyside has been fueled by the car industry for decades, producing vehicles like the Ford Anglia and Jaguar Land Rover.

Driving in cities like Liverpool puts extra strain on your car due to long periods of idling and frequent stopping and starting in traffic. The parts most at risk are the brakes, cooling system and transmission. Manoeuvring into tight parking spaces and navigating busy roads can result in scuffed alloys and dented or scraped bodywork while driving over potholes can throw out your suspension. FixMyCar can help you find affordable repairs and maintenance in Liverpool for all these crucial components.

Since Liverpool is on the coast, cars in this area may experience a higher level of corrosion on key components, requiring them to be replaced more often. The bodywork starts to rust first; other parts most at risk include the brake callipers, nuts, and bolts. You can help to prevent this from happening by regularly washing your car, especially after a trip to the beach. Since rust spreads and eats away at metal components, it's best to get it fixed sooner rather than later. FixMyCar can help you find a bodywork specialist near Liverpool.

The head gasket is crucial because it prevents oil and coolant from mixing and seals the internal combustion process. It is under the most pressure of any engine gasket, and it can be expensive when it fails, so it's best to shop around.

Head gasket symptoms to look out for include white or milky oil caused by leaking coolant, white exhaust smoke, loss of power and water or a sweet smell from the exhaust. Blown head gaskets are usually caused by overheating, so keeping your coolant topped up is important. You shouldn't try to drive with a blown head gasket.

A head gasket repair is usually only a temporary fix, especially when you use sealant, and if the damage is too extensive, you may need to book a full head gasket replacement. A cylinder head repair is sometimes required if the head gasket has blown.

A head gasket specialist can advise you on the exact repair your car needs and how much it will cost. Read our complete head gasket replacement guide for more information.