Good garages in Edinburgh? Engine overheating- Ford Kuga 1.5

[tron05]

Hi Guys,

Looking for some suggestions here. Few days earlier my 2015 Ford Kuga 1.5 ecoboost gave out a 'Engine overheated. Stop safely' warning for a few seconds and after I stopped the car and restarted in few seconds, was gone. Happened on another occasion, and i just slowed down, and the temperature came back to normal.

I checked the coolant level and seemed to be very low(pic attached) and way below the Minimum mark.

I am looking for any good garage that can help diagnose the problem. Have done some reading and seems the general consensus is either a leak or engine issue. I usually get it serviced at Renault Evans Halshaw on Calder road since I bought it from them. Last service been 3 months earlier(Coolant not touched). They are good to get the car past MOT. But on this case would want to go with any trusted/recommended garage. I live in Longstone, if that matters.

I did call up Evans Halshaw and they said they can carry out a diagnostic that would cost 132 for an hour of work. Is this reasonable?

Also, with my current situation, is it wise to top up he coolant before driving? what do i top it up with? water? or get some antifreeze?

[tron05]

Thanks for all the suggestion guys.

Tried filling up the coolant, strangely the cap wouldn't budge, could not get it off. It eased and turned a bit then got harder again. As such booked in with the nearest garage(Royal mile service centre) to have a look at it.

Fingers crossed and hoping it's not a big one. Will update how it went.

[tron05]

craig511 said:

Shame,

Im in Edinburgh, would of had it filled in a jiffy.

Thanks, much appreciated. Just got the car back from a garage(Royal mile service centre, few yards away from my home), it was pressure tested and a leak was found in a hose pipe and was replaced, coolant filled up.

If anybody needs to know: Labour charges were 52/hr and this work was billed for 2 hrs of labour.