Have you ever needed emergency radiator service? Maybe you’re on a road trip or maybe you’re just going to work on a normal day. All the sudden you start noticing steam coming out from the hood of your vehicle. Everyone knows this feeling is a really bad feeling! You know that your day’s plans have totally changed and now you will be dealing with car trouble. We all know that car trouble is the worst! At Auto Repair Visalia CA, we want to give you some tips and tricks on what to do in this kind of situation that are going to bring you safety and get you the best result when it comes to taking care of your radiator.
If you notice steam coming from the hood of your vehicle, immediately get to a safe spot on the side of the road. At that point, it is really important that you do not open the hood of your vehicle for 15 to 30 minutes. You want to let the steam cool completely. If you rush and open the hood immediately, it could cause third degree burns on your hands or on your face. The same applies when you open the radiator cap. If you don’t wait until the engine cools, then when you open the radiator cap, there could be a literal explosion of chemical steem. This is extremely unsafe. Just take the time needed to wait and be safe. After 30 minutes, then you can open up the hood and assess the situation. Auto Repair Visalia CA is here for you during situations like this!
Another thing that you are going to want to consider is getting a tow for your vehicle. You don’t want to drive it in this condition because that could damage the engine even more. When you drive a vehicle without a functioning radiator, it could instantly destroy the engine. That’s why you want to be really careful and have it towed. If you are in a position where you cannot get it towed and you absolutely must drive, we recommend driving as slowly as you possibly can. You can also turn on the heat in the cab of the car to draw more of the heat away from the engine. We hope these tips help you in an emergency situation, and as always we would love to serve you in any emergency need that you have when it comes to your radiator!
Because the radiator is the cooling mechanism of the vehicle or piece of machinery, it plays a critical role in the function of the vehicle or heavy piece of machinery. Without it, the engine would overheat almost immediately. This kind of damage can almost never be repaired; the engine is normally considered trash if it has overheated. That is why we recommend everyone take really good care of their radiator! You should be providing yearly maintenance on your radiator. If you ever have an issue, get it into the shop as soon as you possibly can. When you do these things, you are going to elongate the life of your radiator and also extend the life of your engine as well. It just makes sense! Get in touch with us today at Auto Repair Visalia CA for all your radiator needs!
At Auto Repair Visalia CA, we are a local radiator shop that is a family owned and family operated business. We have been open to the public since the Year 1980, and that gives us 45 years of experience doing what we do best, fixing radiators! Over the years, we have seen it all when it comes to radiators. We would love to help you and your needs, whether it is an emergency or whether it is a maintenance service need. Get in touch with us today to see what we can offer you!
One thing that sets us apart from the competition is the fact that we are a small, family owned and family operated business. You’re going to notice the difference that we offer! Our customer service always makes our customers feel valued and respected. We believe that we stand head and shoulders above the competition when compared to chain automotive shops. This is because we are a small business who supports the community rather than a large chain company that does not support the local community. The money you spend on our small business goes straight back into our community. Another benefit of choosing small businesses is that it gives more power to the community and customers in general to vote with their dollar. It gives them more choices that they can do business with and strengthens the economy of the local city, the local town, or the community. Another reason why we feel like we stand out among the competition at Auto Repair Visalia CA is because of the way that we treat our customers. Everyone who comes through our door feels like friends and family. This is exactly what we are going for and exactly the culture we want to create with each and every project that we work on. Give us a call today if you have any radiator needs of any kind!
If any of this information sounds great to you, give us a call today! We would love to get in touch with you and to give you a great deal on your radiator service or repair. You are in great hands when you come with us! We will get you the great quality that you’re looking for. We’re going to work with diligence and efficiency. We’re going to provide you with excellent customer service and excellent care that we know you are going to appreciate. We’re going to work at a price point that you feel like is fair and reasonable. All of these things are so important and we offer them to each and every customer who comes through our door. Get in touch with us today at Auto Repair Visalia CA!