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Friends Tyres & Auto Centre workshop exterior in Morwell

Overheating help

Car overheating?

Overheating can damage an engine quickly, so stop driving if the temperature warning appears or steam is visible.

If the vehicle is hot, pull over safely and call for advice. The workshop can help with cooling system checks, coolant flush enquiries and diagnosis of overheating symptoms.

Stop and call if

  • Temperature gauge is high or warning light is on
  • Steam appears from the engine bay
  • Coolant is leaking or level keeps dropping
  • The car smells hot or loses power

Cooling checks

  • Coolant level, condition and leak signs
  • Hoses, caps and visible cooling system concerns
  • Diagnostic advice if overheating returns

Questions

Common questions

Can Friends Tyres & Auto Centre check car overheating?

Yes. The team can inspect the vehicle, talk through the symptoms and recommend the next practical repair or service step.

Should I keep driving if the problem feels unsafe?

No. If the car feels unsafe, overheats, loses braking performance, shakes heavily or shows warning lights, pull over safely and call for advice.

What details should I provide when booking?

Share the vehicle make and model, the symptoms, when they happen, any warning lights, and whether the issue started suddenly or gradually.