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South Woodham Ferrers is around eight miles southeast of Chelmsford, served primarily by the A132 road, which runs south to Pitsea and connects the town with the A127 (travelling into Southend-on-Sea) and the A130. If you need public transport in South Woodham Ferrers after you've taken your car in for repairs the railway station is on the Crouch Valley Line, and most bus services are operated by Hedingham and Fords Coaches. Destinations include Basildon, Chelmsford and Southminster.

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.