Car radiator & cooling system repair Dubai - to stop overheating in the heat

Common causes are a coolant leak, a failing water pump, a stuck thermostat, a blocked radiator or a cooling fan that has stopped. We pressure-test to find the real cause, since overheating can damage the engine fast.

No. Driving on while hot can crack the head or warp the engine, turning a cheap fix into a major bill. Stop safely, let it cool, and get it checked before driving further.

A hose or thermostat is affordable, while a radiator or water pump costs more. We pressure-test and diagnose first, then quote with parts and labour separate, so you fix the real cause.

If the coolant keeps dropping there is a leak, from a hose, the radiator, the pump or, more seriously, internally. We pressure-test to find it, since topping up without fixing the leak only delays the problem.

At the interval in your service schedule, and it matters more in this heat. Old coolant loses its anti-corrosion protection and cooling ability, so a flush and refresh helps prevent overheating and internal corrosion.

Yes, quickly. Sustained overheating is one of the most damaging things that can happen to an engine, which is why we treat cooling faults as urgent and fix the cause rather than just the symptom.

At speed, air flows through the radiator naturally, but in slow traffic the cooling fan has to do that work. If the fan is failing or the radiator is partly blocked, the temperature climbs in traffic and settles once you are moving again, which points to the fan or airflow rather than the coolant itself.

Stop as soon as it is safe, switch the engine off and let it cool, and do not open the hot cap. Driving on while it is in the red risks serious engine damage. Once cooled, have it recovered or checked rather than pushing on and hoping it settles.

Yes, especially here. A small leak means the system is losing its margin, and in Dubai's heat there is very little to spare, so a minor leak can tip into overheating quickly. It is far cheaper to trace and fix a small leak than to repair the engine damage that overheating can cause.

A heater that blows cold when the engine is warm often points to low coolant, a stuck thermostat or an airlock in the system. Because it can be an early sign of a cooling fault, it is worth checking rather than ignoring, particularly if the temperature gauge is also behaving oddly.

Both cause overheating but in different ways, and the symptoms overlap, so they are not easy to tell apart from the driver's seat. We diagnose which it is by testing the system rather than guessing, so you replace the part that has actually failed rather than both.

Topping up gets you going, but if the level keeps dropping there is a leak that needs fixing, not just refilling. Repeatedly topping up masks the real fault and risks the engine running low and overheating, so it is better to have the cause traced properly.

Yes, always. We confirm the actual fault before we quote, so you pay for the real problem, not a guess. Nothing is started until you have approved the price.

We offer both genuine and quality aftermarket parts and explain the difference so you decide. Whatever is used is listed on your quote, so you see exactly what went into your car.

A minor job is often same day. Larger work, or anything needing an ordered part, takes longer. You get a realistic timeline with the quote so you can plan around it.

Yes. We service Japanese, German, British, French and American makes, from mainstream cars to luxury and exotic. Tell us the make and model and we will confirm what the work involves.

Yes, across Dubai. If getting the car to Ras Al Khor is difficult, tell us your location when you enquire and we will arrange collection and return.

Yes. We diagnose first, then quote with parts and labour listed separately. Nothing is done without your approval, and we phone before adding anything to an agreed job.

Warranty cover depends on the parts used and the work carried out. The terms that apply to your repair are confirmed in writing on your invoice.

For work out of warranty, a good independent garage does the same job with the same grade of parts for a fraction of the dealer's labour and overhead. We tell you exactly what goes in.

The Car Dr's is at 25B Al Manama Street, Ras Al Khor Industrial Area 2, Dubai, near Nad Al Hamar, Al Aweer and Dubai Festival City, with pick-up and drop-off across the city.

Send us a WhatsApp on +971 52 776 3275, call, or use the form on this page. Include the make, model, year and what the car needs, and we will come back to you.

Often, yes. For many jobs a clear description or a photo is enough for us to give you a guide price or advice. Some faults need a proper diagnosis first, and we will tell you honestly if yours is one of them.