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Frequently Asked Questions
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Why have the air conditioning serviced and regassed?
What do you do to the air conditioning system?
How long will it take to regas my air conditioning?
What do I need to do to get my car regassed?
I have bought a car and the air conditioning has never worked. What will it cost to find out what is wrong?
I have more than one car that needs a regas or repair. Do you offer a discount for multiple vehicles?
I have an old car, fitted with R12. What can be done to get it working again?
Why have the air conditioning serviced and regassed?
Not cold enough?
Windows not demisting?
Runny nose, headache?
Strange noises when A/C is on?
Your car air con system can loose up to 40% of it's refrigerant every year.
A poorly performing car air conditioning system can cause a build up of fungus, bacteria and other microbes growing inside the evaporator core, causing a smell, sometimes an allergic reaction and can lead to legionnaires disease.
Have your car air con system serviced every 18 months. It will say that in your car manufacturers service guide, yet when your car is serviced, your A/C system is never serviced. It's an extra, chargeable item, but vital to have done.
A typical main dealer car air conditioning service will cost you at least £100, plus you take the car to them.
A poor aircon system can increase your fuel costs as the air conditioning pump needs to work harder.
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What do you do to the air conditioning system?
Basically, we come to you at your home or place of work for your A/C recharge. Our full service includes:Initial system test
Check system components such as hoses, belts, condenser, compressor, fans, electrics etc.
Check internal system controls, flaps, heating etc
Recover any existing refrigerant from the system, pressure test system,
Vacuum A/C system to remove any moisture,
Regas A/C system with refrigerant to vehicle specific levels, include a UV dye, top up oils as needed, then
Leak test components.
Full post re-gas system test checking temprature and controls.
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How long will it take to regas my air conditioning?
A standard regas service will take around an hour.
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What do I need to do to get my car regassed?
All you need to do is phone and book. Currently i am taking bookings for around 1 or 2 days ahead. And all i need from you is a power outlet. Thats it!
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I have bought a car and the air conditioning has never worked. What will it cost to find out what is wrong?
The most obvious problem with nearly all cars is lack of gas. This can be due to a leak, or lack of servicing. If you pay to have your car regassed, then that covers the call-out charge, the uv die, and a service of your system. That way we can tell wether it has a leak, or an electrical problem.
If you pay for a regas, and it cant be completed, yet we do all the needed repairs to your vehicle, then the second regas is FREE! So its not money wasted. Ask for more details.
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I have more than one car that needs a regas or repair. Do you offer a discount for multiple vehicles?
Yes is the easy answer. For two or more vehicles, phone for details.
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I have an old car, fitted with R12. What can be done to get it working again?
R12 gas is no longer available. It is illegal to refill a system with R12! But most sealed systems can be refilled using R134a gas. Although, they may need to have seals replaced, the receiver dryer may need changing, or service valves converted to take the new gas. There are also some 'drop in' fluids that will convert your old seals to run on the newer style of gas. It can be done, but may cost more than a standard regas. Phone for more details.
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