l am looking at a car (Fiat Punto) and the owner said the thermostat will need replacing, is this a serious problem and how much do they cost, are they hard to fit for a mechanic?? Is it vital for a car to have a thermostat, Thanks in advance for all .

you do need a working one, but it is not vital. l ran w/ a broken one for 40,000 miles. you can probably do it yourself, unless it is buried. just take it to a mechanic, should not be more than like 20-30 bucks.

Yes. If it already has one in it and it sticks you will overheat the engine causing more problems. A thermostat is not that expensive and relatively easy to change.

This might not me much help but a thermostat is usually pretty cheap (under$20) and easy to put in l ve heard . l think ya just unscrew somthing and drop it in not sure though

Replacing a Thermostat

The thermostat is an important element in ur cooling system. When an engine heats up, the thermostat opens up like a door to allow the coolant to circulate through the radiator & through the motor to cool it down.

Your car is thermostat should be replaced every two to three years. It is a simple procedure to replace it, & the part is inexpensive. Timely replacement of old thermostats may save u a lot of money & headache by preventing a serious breakdown in ur cooling system.

Thermostat is are usually very easy to replace. l did one on my car and l am a girl. If you want heat then you need one. You can call any auto part is store and get the price--the guy at autozone was the one who walked me through how to put it on they are very nice and helpful there. If you take it to a mechanic it will maybe run close to $75 with labor.

It is usually an easy part to replace and relatively cheep. l am not familiar with your make/model of car, but l have replaced many in Chevy is and Fords.

No it is not a serious problem you can take it out and run it without one in the summer l have did not hurt it. but, you do need it for winter and you can change it yourself they are inexpensive.

First of all your thermostat is the cars temp guage so your car rerally needs it. Is it a serious problem? l think not, but l am not an expert. As far as costs l would get a new one for the car your looking at. l am guessing two hundred ta three hundred for the whole operation. It also could be less. Labor depends upon who you go to. l hope this helps you.

The thermostat regulates the temperature of the coolant in the engine. How does the owner know it needs replacing? Most thermostats r relatively inexpensive, & not very difficult for a skilled mechanic. However, if a car is driven extended distances without a properly functioning one, it can lead to overheating. Also, in some cases, it can lead to coolant leakage, which can lead to overheating, which if severe enough can lead to a cracked block, blown heads & all sorts of other problems, which r major & cost $$$$$$$$$.

If u r seriously considering purchasing this car, take a mechanic with u & let him look at it. Once it is yours, all the problems & repair bills r yours, too.