Engine overheats
If the temperature gauge reaches red or the overheating warning comes on, pull over and switch the engine off. The cause can be a leak, thermostat, water pump, fan or head gasket. Say whether it overheats in traffic, on the open road or both.
- Free for drivers
- No obligation
- The workshop sets the price
Services that help
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Cooling system repair
Cooling system repair covers the radiator, hoses, thermostat, water pump and coolant leaks.
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Engine repair
Engine repair ranges from gaskets and leaks to cylinder head or piston work.
The workshop names the exact cause after looking at the car.
How it works
- 01
Describe the fault
Plate, symptom and location. Takes a minute.
- 02
Workshops reply
Workshops with free time offer a slot and a "from" price.
- 03
Choose and drive in
You pick the offer that suits you. After the repair you leave a review.
Find a workshop in your city
Other symptoms
- Check engine light is on
- Heater does not warm up
- Coolant leak
- Oil leak
- Oil pressure light is on
- Smoke from the exhaust
- Engine misfires, rough idle
- Car will not start
- Battery keeps going flat
- Warning lights on the dashboard
- Brakes squeal
- Brakes feel weak, pedal sinks
- Steering wheel shakes when braking
- Car pulls to one side
- Knocking over bumps
- Heavy steering
- Air conditioning does not cool
- Loud exhaust
- Loss of power, limp mode
- DPF warning light is on
- Engine stalls while driving
- High fuel consumption
- Clutch slips
- Gears will not engage
- Automatic gearbox jerks
- Squeal from the engine bay
- Timing belt is due
- Service is due
- Inspection coming up
- Failed the inspection
- Flat or punctured tyre
- Seasonal tyre change
- A light does not work
- Headlights dazzle oncoming traffic
- Crack or chip in the windscreen
- Accident damage or dent
- Rust on the body or underbody
- Electrical fault: windows, locks, lights
- Hybrid or EV fault message
Frequently asked questions
Can I top up coolant and carry on?
Never open the expansion tank on a hot engine, the coolant is under pressure. Let it cool first, then top up. If the temperature climbs again, stop driving: overheating can damage the cylinder head.
What should I tell the workshop?
Whether coolant is disappearing, whether the heater went cold before it overheated, any white steam, and whether the radiator fan comes on. These details help find the cause sooner.
How much does it cost?
The workshop sets the price. The offer shows the workshop's "from" price; the final price is clear once the car has been looked at. Remondikoda does not set or suggest prices.
Who chooses the workshop?
You do. You see offers with time, price and reviews and choose yourself. Remondikoda does not assign workshops.