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Coolant leak - looking for a garage near Bath

Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2020 9:31 pm
by BongoBear
Hi all,

My Bongo (well, Freda) decided to dump its coolant on the road when I pulled off recently. I was only taking it across town and it hasn’t overheated but there’s nothing left in the header tank.

I’ve taken it to a local garage here in Bath before where one of the mechanic’s dad used to import Bongos so he seems to know them quite well, but I’ve read that the coolant system is quite particular so wondering if anyone can recommend a garage here (or possibly Keynsham/this side of Bristol)?

Is there a sticky for recommended garages? Couldn’t see one but maybe I missed it!

Aware that most are probably closed right now and I’m not planning any trips but would be good t have one lined up.

Thanks in advance!

Re: Coolant leak - looking for a garage near Bath

Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2020 9:48 pm
by Bob
Hi

Bell Hill Garage, Norton St Philip, used to sell and service them.

Their reputation is very good, just not sure if they are still working on them, though.

Worth a call. :wink:

There is a list of Bongo Friendly garages in the Members' Area.

Re: Coolant leak - looking for a garage near Bath

Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2020 10:51 pm
by BongoBear
Thanks Bob, will give them a try.

Re: Coolant leak - looking for a garage near Bath

Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2020 11:26 pm
by Northern Bongolow
You don't need a bath, a bucket will do to catch it.😉.

Sorry, couldn't resist.😷.

Re: Coolant leak - looking for a garage near Bath

Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2020 11:32 pm
by Bob
Dohhh... ](*,)

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Re: Coolant leak - looking for a garage near Bath

Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2020 2:03 pm
by haydn callow
ADS Automotive, Long Ashton. Bongo savvy

Re: Coolant leak - looking for a garage near Bath

Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2020 12:39 pm
by BongoBear
Thanks Haydn, will look them up