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Unit 8 - 9 St Helens Way, Thetford, IP24 1HG
Established in 1981, we are one stop garage for all your servicing needs including mechanical repairs, welding, tyres, clutches, exhausts, servicing and vehicle diagnostics, MOT testing and other garage services. We are based in Thetford, Norfolk. M & S Breckland Motors Keeping Your Wheels Firmly On The Road.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£99
4.96 (71 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise this garage for its friendly, knowledgeable staff and professional service, with several long-standing regulars highlighting the trust they place in the team for MOTs and general maintenance. The booking process is described as straightforward, with helpful follow-up communication and work completed promptly. Pricing is noted as reasonable, and no weaknesses were raised across the recent reviews.
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| Vehicle Make & Model | Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A |
|---|---|
| Ford Fiesta1.0–1.5L | £99 |
| Ford Fiesta1.6–2.4L | £99 |
| Ford Fiesta2.5L+ | £99 |
| Renault Clio1.0–1.5L | £99 |
| Renault Clio1.6–2.4L | £99 |
| Renault Clio2.5L+ | £99 |
| Peugeot 1081.0–1.5L | £99 |
| Vauxhall Corsa1.0–1.5L | £99 |
| Vauxhall Corsa1.6–2.4L | £99 |
| Vauxhall Corsa2.5L+ | £99 |
| Volkswagen Golf1.0–1.5L | £99 |
| Volkswagen Golf1.6–2.4L | £99 |
| Volkswagen Golf2.5L+ | £99 |
| Nissan Qashqai1.0–1.5L | £99 |
| Nissan Qashqai1.6–2.4L | £99 |
| Nissan Qashqai2.5L+ | £99 |
| BMW X51.0–1.5L | £99 |
| BMW X51.6–2.4L | £99 |
| BMW X52.5L+ | £99 |
| Audi A11.0–1.5L | £99 |
| Audi A11.6–2.4L | £99 |
| Toyota Aygo1.0–1.5L | £99 |
| Toyota Aygo1.6–2.4L | £99 |
| Hyundai Tucson1.6–2.4L | £99 |
| Hyundai Tucson2.5L+ | £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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