5.0 / 5 · 130 reviews
5.0 / 5 · 130 reviews
Car air conditioning slowly loses refrigerant over time — around 10% a year is normal — so even a healthy system eventually stops blowing cold. A re-gas tops it back up; where there’s a leak or fault, we find and fix it first so you’re not just paying to refill a system that’ll empty again.
Aircon isn’t only for summer: it demists your windscreen fast in winter too, so a working system is a year-round safety feature.
Notice any of these? It’s time for an aircon service:
Air that’s only mildly cool, or warm, usually means low gas.
Reduced flow can point to a blocked pollen filter or fault.
A musty odour means bacteria and mould in the system.
Windows taking longer to clear is a classic warning sign.
Rattles or whines when the aircon is on need checking.
Persistent condensation inside the car.
We remove any old refrigerant, vacuum-test the system for leaks, then recharge it with the correct gas and lubricant to the manufacturer’s spec. We’ll confirm whether your car uses the older R134a or the newer R1234yf refrigerant — both are no problem for us.
Regular servicing keeps the system efficient and stops the slow leak of gas becoming an expensive compressor failure. We can also add an anti-bacterial treatment that clears out the mould behind musty smells and leaves the cabin fresh.
Booking a full service too? Add the aircon service and we’ll do it all in one visit.
Send your details and we’ll call you back to confirm a time that suits you, usually within the hour during opening times. Prefer to talk now? Call 020 8648 0726.
Roughly every 2 years for most cars, as the system naturally loses refrigerant over time. If it’s already not cold, don’t wait — get it checked.
Most often it’s simply low on gas, but it can also be a leak, a faulty compressor or a blocked condenser. We’ll diagnose it rather than just refilling a leaking system.
That smell is bacteria and mould building up in the system. An anti-bacterial treatment clears it out and leaves the cabin smelling fresh again.
It depends mainly on which refrigerant your car uses — the newer R1234yf gas costs more than older R134a. We’ll give you a firm price before we start.