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18a London Road, R&J MOTORS, Bedford, MK42 0NS
R&J Motors Bedford – Trusted Local Experts in MOT & Servicing With a wealth of experience in the motor trade, we have built a strong reputation for reliability, honesty, and quality workmanship. We proudly serve our local community, offering affordable vehicle servicing and MOT's without compromising on quality. Our qualified team is dedicated to keeping your vehicle running smoothly, whether you need a routine service, an MOT test, or minor repairs. We're known for our great value for money, transparent pricing, and commitment to customer satisfaction.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£69.99
4.79 (21 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise this garage for its transparent, honest approach, with many highlighting how staff take time to explain work needed and keep customers informed throughout. The pricing is frequently described as excellent value, and the team's professionalism and friendly manner are mentioned across nearly all reviews. One reviewer suggested the garage could benefit from accepting discount schemes such as the Bluelight card for NHS staff and keyworkers, though this was a single observation rather than a widespread concern.
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19 Shuttleworth Road, Bedford, Bedford, MK41 0EP
Auto Club Alliance has built a strong reputation for reliability, honesty, and quality workmanship. We proudly serve our local community, offering affordable vehicle servicing and MOTs without compromising on quality. Our qualified team is dedicated to keeping your vehicle running smoothly, whether you need a routine service, an MOT test, or minor repairs. We're known for our great value for money, transparent pricing, and commitment to customer satisfaction.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£91
4.5 (8 reviews)
Physical Garage
175 Goldington Rd, Bedford, MK40 3EL
Your car. Our care. Are you sitting comfortably? Great. You can relax now. When it comes to top tyre and car care services, we’ve got your back. We’re the local friendly fitters and mechanics down the road. And we don’t just fix cars. Fixing smiles to faces comes as standard. Promotional Offer: Please note: ALL service prices shown include a 15% discount which has already been applied.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£69
4.4 (48 reviews)
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The vast majority of customers are highly complimentary, praising the friendly and professional staff, clear communication, and competitive pricing, with many highlighting how efficiently their MOT or service was completed. A small number of reviewers experienced difficulties with third-party online bookings, and the garage may benefit from closer coordination with booking platforms to avoid appointment confusion. A couple of isolated concerns were raised around staff manner and the accuracy of tyre advisories, though these appear infrequent against an otherwise strong pattern of positive feedback.
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Woburn Road, Kempston, MK42 7QP
For the best aftersales service at the best price, visit any Glyn Hopkin dealership across London, Essex, Hertfordshire, Suffolk, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire or Cambridgeshire. We have more than 50 modern service centres, where we employ skilled technicians and equip them with the best tools to make sure we meet the highest industry standards. Our team are confident in completing whatever maintenance your vehicle requires. You can visit us for servicing, certified MOT testing or repairs and expect the keys to your vehicle back in no time. It is our aim to make the entire aftersales process as straightforward as possible with our service, p
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£69
4.13 (14 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise the friendly, helpful reception staff and efficient service turnaround, with several highlighting clear communication about progress and the useful traffic light system for planning future work. The garage demonstrates good timekeeping, with most jobs completed promptly and within agreed budgets. One reviewer mentioned ongoing difficulties obtaining vehicle paperwork despite multiple phone calls, suggesting administrative follow-up could be more reliable.
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Milton Keynes/Bedford & Surrounding Areas, Milton Keynes/Bedford, MK43 0BA
The UK’s number 1 breakdown provider are now providing vehicle servicing and repairs. Fully trained AA mechanics, bringing vehicle servicing to your doorstep! Multiple mobile units now covering - Cramlington, Newcastle, Sunderland, Stanley & surrounding areas. The vehicle we are servicing must be off the road on private property, and parked on a flat surface (to ensure all fluid levels we check are reading correctly) with full access around the car for us to be able to get to all 4 sides. If you keep your vehicle in a car park please ensure that you have the landowners permission for us to carry out your service. We cannot work on a public
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£99
2.88 (2 reviews)
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Live price ranges across our network of Bedford garages
| Vehicle Make & Model | Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A |
|---|---|
| Ford Fiesta1.0–1.5L | £45–£149 |
| Ford Fiesta1.6–2.4L | £45–£149 |
| Ford Fiesta2.5L+ | £45–£160 |
| Renault Clio1.0–1.5L | £45–£149 |
| Renault Clio1.6–2.4L | £45–£149 |
| Renault Clio2.5L+ | £45–£160 |
| Peugeot 1081.0–1.5L | £45–£149 |
| Vauxhall Corsa1.0–1.5L | £45–£149 |
| Vauxhall Corsa1.6–2.4L | £45–£149 |
| Vauxhall Corsa2.5L+ | £45–£160 |
| Volkswagen Golf1.0–1.5L | £45–£149 |
| Volkswagen Golf1.6–2.4L | £45–£149 |
| Volkswagen Golf2.5L+ | £45–£160 |
| Nissan Qashqai1.0–1.5L | £45–£149 |
| Nissan Qashqai1.6–2.4L | £45–£149 |
| Nissan Qashqai2.5L+ | £45–£160 |
| BMW X51.0–1.5L | £45–£149 |
| BMW X51.6–2.4L | £45–£149 |
| BMW X52.5L+ | £45–£160 |
| Audi A11.0–1.5L | £45–£149 |
| Audi A11.6–2.4L | £45–£149 |
| Toyota Aygo1.0–1.5L | £45–£149 |
| Toyota Aygo1.6–2.4L | £45–£149 |
| Hyundai Tucson1.6–2.4L | £45–£149 |
| Hyundai Tucson2.5L+ | £45–£160 |
Broken air conditioning makes your car unpleasant to drive and can also be dangerous, as it can lead to dehydration. If you need an air con regas, but don't have time to take your car into a local garage, consider booking an appointment with a mobile mechanic. They come and complete the work at a time and place that best suits you.
Here are just a few ways a mobile air con regas can benefit you:
Convenience - Rather than having to find time to take your car to a garage and then trying to keep your life on track without it, you can have your air con regas completed at a location that works best for you. This could be your driveway or a car park at work during your normal day. This helps you avoid disruption.
Flexibility - You may be able to book a mobile air con regas on a weekend, evening or even overnight, depending on the mobile mechanics in your area. If your schedule doesn’t really accommodate maintenance at a traditional garage, this can make your life easier.
Transparency - You get to see what is happening during your mobile air con regas at all times. This makes it easier to trust the quality of the work and gives you the peace of mind that all the checks have been completed to the highest standard.
Cheaper - A mobile air con regas involves less overhead costs and expenses, so they are often at least competitively priced against, if not cheaper than most local garages.
An air conditioning system controls the temperature in a car and works in a similar way to a kitchen refrigerator. When the fluid inside such appliances (also called refrigerant) changes from a liquid state to a gas, it cools down. Outside air is blown past the coils in which the gas flows, and is therefore also cooled before it is blown into the car’s cabin. The air con gas then returns to liquid form in the system's compressor, heating it up, but the resulting warm air is directed outside the car.
Air conditioning in a car serves two purposes. It cools down the interior of a car, dramatically so if needed, which improves passenger comfort and prevents the type of heat-related irritability that may lead to an accident. Also, because air conditioners generate air that is less humid than outside air, it can be used to demist a fogged-up windscreen more quickly than when air is blown out of a standard ventilation system. This might also prevent an accident from occurring.
A simple check of the temperature of the air emanating from an air conditioning vent will tell you if the refrigerant needs a recharge - some garages use the term 're-gas'. A warm air temperature would suggest that the refrigerant is low or old. Manufacturers typically recommend a recharge no matter what every couple of years to keep the system running efficiently; this involves topping up or refilling the system with fresh refrigerant. This may be all that is needed, but an efficient air conditioning system also needs to be serviced occasionally. If the refrigerant is replaced but the air conditioning system does not seem to be operating properly, either due to warm air or low system pressure, an air conditioning service will be required.
If the pressure in the air conditioning system is particularly low, there might be a leak. This can be checked during an air conditioning service that manufacturers suggest performing every 3-4 years. As well as a test for leaks and the inspection of refrigerant levels, the condenser, the compressor, the hoses and the drive belts are checked. The service also involves a cleaning to take any contaminants, bacteria or moisture out of the system before any new refrigerant is added, followed by a full recharge. It is important to note that an air conditioning service is not included in routine car services but has to be booked separately. Remember to do so because an inefficient air conditioner places greater demands on a car’s engine and requires more fuel to generate cool air, not to mention that any resident bacteria might cause illness.
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