03/02/2026
Big shout out to Alex at Amaarda Garage - Servicing and Repairs for working to get our van back on the road asap, even if it was a 🤬 of a job!!!
We'd highly recommend checking them out if you're needing any servicing, repairs or maintenance carried out on your car or vans.
If I never have to do another EGR cooler on a Renault Trafic, it’ll be too soon! 😤🔧
We had this one in the workshop recently with a serious complaint: exhaust fumes leaking directly into the cab. There was no limp mode, but the driver was breathing in dangerous gases every time they hit the road.
The Investigation:
It didn't take long to find the culprit—a failed EGR cooler. On these vans, the access is incredibly tight, but for a safety issue like this, there are no shortcuts.
The Amaarda Fix:
Deep Dive: We stripped back the components to access the failed unit, ensuring every gasket and seal was perfect to stop those fumes for good.
Premium Parts Only: We replaced the old, leaking unit with a brand-new MAHLE Premium Line cooler. When a job is this difficult, you only want to do it once—using the best parts ensures that.
Safety First: Once the physical swap was done, we performed a full diagnostic check to ensure the system was sealed and the ECU was happy.
It was a knuckle-scraping day under the bonnet, but the customer now has a safe, fume-free van back on the road with our 12-month warranty for peace of mind. 🛡️✅
📍 Amaarda Ltd — Units 6 & 7, Joseph House, Corby.
📲 Smelling fumes or hearing a strange hiss? Don't wait. Message us for a safety inspection today.