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Unit 4/1 Avenger Close, School Lane, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 4DQ
We’re a family owned company with a reputation for providing an excellent customer experience. We specialise in servicing cars and vans including electric vehicles for local people and businesses in the Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, Totton, Romsey, Southampton and Winchester areas. When you choose Independent you can make savings on main dealer prices for your car or van service – without invalidating your warranty because we use OE quality parts!
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£89
4.83 (628 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise this garage for its speed, efficiency and excellent communication, with many highlighting quick turnarounds for MOTs (often completed within hours), transparent pricing that undercuts main dealers, and genuinely helpful, friendly staff. The online booking system is described as straightforward, and several long-term customers emphasise the garage's honesty and reliability, noting that quoted prices remain firm with no unnecessary upselling. Occasionally, a small number of reviewers mention minor issues such as courtesy car bookings not filtering through or post-service checks that could be more thorough, though the team typically resolves concerns promptly and goes above and beyond to accommodate customers.
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Villeneuve St., Georges Way, Eastleigh, SO50 9SJ
At Hendy dealerships across the South of England, we offer everything aftersales. We want you to enjoy many years of happy motoring. We understand the importance of keeping your vehicle on the road and how much you rely on your chosen means of transportation, which is why our comprehensive aftersales offering ensures that we treat your vehicle as if it's our own.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£89
5 (1 reviews)
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Unit 1 Oak Park, Equestrian, Winchester Road, Fair Oak, Fair Oak, Eastleigh, SO50 7HB
MOTS - SERVICE - REPAIRS - DIAGNOSTICS - BRAKES & PADS - TIMING BELTS & CHAINS - SUSPENSION - CLUTCHES Welcome to Otterbourne Car Company Service & Repair Centre Located in Unit 1 Oak Park, Equestrian, Winchester Road, Fair Oak, Eastleigh, SO50 7HB, we offer professional, reliable, and affordable servicing and repairs for cars and vans. As a family-run business with over 100 years of combined motor trade experience, we’re proud to provide an exceptional level of customer care and genuine value for money. Why pay inflated main dealer prices? At Otterbourne Car Company, we’re committed to saving you money without compromising on quality. Our
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£99
4.93 (14 reviews)
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Leigh Road, Eastleigh, SO50 9PT
At Hendy dealership across the South of England, we offer everything aftersales. We want you to enjoy many years of happy motoring. We understand the importance of keeping your vehicle on the road and how much you rely on your chosen means of transportation, which is why our comprehensive aftersales offering ensures that we treat your vehicle as if it's our own.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£89
4.38 (26 reviews)
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Most customers are highly satisfied, praising the straightforward booking process, clear video health checks, prompt communication, and friendly staff who resolve issues in a single visit. A small number of reviewers noted that communication around job completion and parts availability could be more consistent, and one customer felt that staff manner at the point of payment may benefit from additional sensitivity training. The garage is widely recommended for MOTs and servicing, with many customers expressing confidence in returning.
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Villeneuve St Georges Way, Eastleigh, SO50 9TS
At Hendy dealership across the South of England, we offer everything aftersales. We want you to enjoy many years of happy motoring. We understand the importance of keeping your vehicle on the road and how much you rely on your chosen means of transportation, which is why our comprehensive aftersales offering ensures that we treat your vehicle as if it's our own.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£89
3.42 (3 reviews)
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Villeneuve Way, Eastleigh, SO50 9SJ
At Hendy dealership across the South of England, we offer everything aftersales. We want you to enjoy many years of happy motoring. We understand the importance of keeping your vehicle on the road and how much you rely on your chosen means of transportation, which is why our comprehensive aftersales offering ensures that we treat your vehicle as if it's our own.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£89
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| Vehicle Make & Model | Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A |
|---|---|
| Ford Fiesta1.0–1.5L | £89–£99 |
| Ford Fiesta1.6–2.4L | £89–£99 |
| Ford Fiesta2.5L+ | £89–£99 |
| Renault Clio1.0–1.5L | £89–£99 |
| Renault Clio1.6–2.4L | £89–£99 |
| Renault Clio2.5L+ | £89–£99 |
| Peugeot 1081.0–1.5L | £89–£99 |
| Vauxhall Corsa1.0–1.5L | £89–£99 |
| Vauxhall Corsa1.6–2.4L | £89–£99 |
| Vauxhall Corsa2.5L+ | £89–£99 |
| Volkswagen Golf1.0–1.5L | £89–£99 |
| Volkswagen Golf1.6–2.4L | £89–£99 |
| Volkswagen Golf2.5L+ | £89–£99 |
| Nissan Qashqai1.0–1.5L | £89–£99 |
| Nissan Qashqai1.6–2.4L | £89–£99 |
| Nissan Qashqai2.5L+ | £89–£99 |
| BMW X51.0–1.5L | £89–£99 |
| BMW X51.6–2.4L | £89–£99 |
| BMW X52.5L+ | £89–£99 |
| Audi A11.0–1.5L | £89–£99 |
| Audi A11.6–2.4L | £89–£99 |
| Toyota Aygo1.0–1.5L | £89–£99 |
| Toyota Aygo1.6–2.4L | £89–£99 |
| Hyundai Tucson1.6–2.4L | £89–£99 |
| Hyundai Tucson2.5L+ | £89–£99 |
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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