Head Gasket Repair Near You

Why Use BookMyGarage for Your Head Gasket Repair?

We have helped over 17.3 million drivers compare prices to save on their MOT, servicing and repairs at local garages. In fact, when you compare local garages through our online comparison site, you can save up to 70% when you choose one of the lower-cost options!

As one of the UK’s leading garage comparison sites, 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.

Plenty of Choice. We may recommend certain garages depending on your location, but you always have the final say. There are thousands of fast-fit, independent and franchised garages on our online comparison site, so you’re able to see all your options and choose the best one for you.

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Easy 3-Step Booking Process. There’s no upfront registration and no faff. You just provide your vehicle’s details, choose the best deal and provide a suitable date and time for your visual inspection. That gives you more time to do the things you care about.

 

Enter your reg and postcode to compare labour rates from local garages 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.

 

How to Book Your Visual Inspection

1. Enter your vehicle reg and postcode.
2. Compare deals. You can sort garages in your area by whatever best suits your needs: price, distance, reviews and ratings or availability.
3. Pick a date and time for your appointment.

 

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.

You can change or cancel your booking for free until the day of your appointment.

 

 

Head Gasket Repairs Near You

• Basingstoke
• Birmingham
• Bognor Regis
• Bristol
• Coventry
• Glasgow
• Hinckley
• Liverpool
• Skegness
• Woking

 

What is a Head Gasket?

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.

 

Why is a Head Gasket Important?

The head gasket is a critical sealing component of your vehicle's engine. Its roles include:

• Maintaining the right compression to ignite fuel and contain exhaust gases
• Keeping oil, coolant and water out of the combustion chamber
• Preventing leaks to keep these fluids from mixing

 

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.

 

How Much Does a Head Gasket Repair Cost?

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:

• Resurfacing cylinder heads
• Replacing bolts within the engine block
• Checking the water hoses
• Repairing cracked cylinder heads
• Replacing engine oil, oil filter and coolant

 

How Do You Know if You Have Blown a Head Gasket?

If you notice any of the following warning signs, it's likely that your car has blown a head gasket:

• Your car's coolant level warning light is on (if it has one),
• The coolant level is very low
• Your car's coolant temperature gauge is showing a very high temperature
• Your vehicle is running roughly
• You see light coloured smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe
• There is white discoloured oil on the dipstick

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.

 

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