Regas your car aircon in Cambridge

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Is your aircon not blowing cold air? Is your car damp, or are your windows steaming up? Don't worry - you most likely need a car aircon regas, and our Cambridge Air-Con specialists will help.


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Top garages for Aircon Regas in Cambridge (64 found)
Protyre Cambridge
452 Jobs Completed
Cambridge
3.9 / 5

The Cambridge Performance Tyres centre was acquired by Protyre in 2007 along with the centre at Stortford. Originally setup to serve the performance tyre community it is

Cambridge Smart Cars
666 Jobs Completed
Fulbourn
4.7 / 5

Cambridge Smart Cars LTD are a used car dealer and autocentre based in Fulbourn, Cambridge. We are proud to offer you a full range of services which include vehicle MOT,

Cam Garage LTD
470 Jobs Completed
Cambridge
4.7 / 5

C S S Mechanics
675 Jobs Completed
Cambridge
4.4 / 5

Css mechanics was started over 20 years ago as a mobile mechanic and has been growing stronger and stronger every day we now have a full workshop and still do jobs out an

Formula One Autocentres - Cambridge (Barnwell Road)
389 Jobs Completed
Cambridge
3.6 / 5

Established in 1974, Formula One Autocentres set out with a mission to deliver a completely new fast-fit experience to its customers. This would feature clean, modern pre

Station Garage Service Ltd
24 Jobs Completed
Meldreth
3.0 / 5

"Family Run Business MOT's, Competitive deals on Tyres, Diagnostic Engine Management, Fleet and Car Servicing -all makes and models, Welding to MOT standards"

Formula One Autocentres - Cambridge (Histon Road)
432 Jobs Completed
Cambridge
3.2 / 5

Established in 1974, Formula One Autocentres set out with a mission to deliver a completely new fast-fit experience to its customers. This would feature clean, modern pre

A G Toft Garage Ltd
73 Jobs Completed
Bourn
4.4 / 5

We are a family run garage in the village of Bourn, Cambs. Our team collectively has over 100 years of experience and is dedicated to delivering every customer an outsta

Autoservice
24 Jobs Completed
STAPLEFORD
5.0 / 5

Autoservice is located in Stapleford, just outside Cambridge. We are a local independent garage offering servicing, repairs and MOT’s to most make and models of cars.

M-Tech Auto Care
24 Jobs Completed
Cambridge
4.4 / 5

My name is Mike and I've been a fully qualified vehicle technician for over 12 years, starting out my apprenticeship within the VAG network and gaining multiple accredita

A505 vehicle services ltd serving royston and cambridge areas
17 Jobs Completed
Near Royston
4.8 / 5

"We have 15 years experience of cars and commercials. We have the latest diagnostic equipment to keep up with today's technology. We have a large fleet of free loan cars

Station Road Garage (Histon) Ltd
1 Job Completed
Cambridge
5.0 / 5

Station Road Garage, located in Histon, is an established garage that has been trading for four years and has four fully qualified technicians at your disposal! We foc

Station Garage Services ltd
4 Jobs Completed
Royston
5.0 / 5

Station Garage is a family run village garage which offers everything from small trailer tyres to large vehicle engine rebuilds. MOT's, Servicing and repairs all carried

Vindis SKODA Cambridge
1 Job Completed
Cambridge
5.0 / 5

"Vindis SKODA Cambridge, part of the Vindis Group, provides full aftersales services in our expansive workshop at our retailer on Cowley Road, Cambridge. Services include

Rayment's Garage Ltd.
Member since 16 July 2018
Great Shelford

Here at Rayments Garage, we carry out M.O.T. Testing to all makes of car (class four) and some small vans. We repair and service all makes of car and van using parts

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Regas your car aircon in Cambridge
Frequently asked questions
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How does car Air Conditioning work?

Your air conditioning works in a similar way to your fridge. It uses 'refrigerant', which changes from a liquid to a gas at a relatively low temperature, in a series of coils. When it does, it absorbs heat. It blows air past these coils, cooling the air as it passes. Afterwards, this gas is converted back to a liquid, creating heat, but this heat is blown outside, rather than into, your car.

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What is an Air-Con 'Regas'?

The process involves removing all refrigerants from your air-conditioning system and replacing with the precise quantity of fresh refrigerant. It is required if the air is no longer blowing as cold as it should or isn't clearing up fogged windows.

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How can I prolong the life of my Air Conditioning?

Use it! Make sure to switch it on every few weeks in the winter/spring and let it run until the air is blowing really cold. This will mean it is more reliable in the summer.

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Can I regas Air-Conditioning myself?

‘Kits’ are available to inject fresh refrigerant into your system. However, they won't remove old refrigerant, impurities, moisture etc, nor will they check for leaks. Given the low cost of a professional re-gas, we would always recommend it.

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How often do you have to regas car air-conditioning?

Most vehicle manufacturers would recommend that the process should be carried out every 1-2 years.

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How to check air-con gas

There are a number of ways to check your aircon to see if it needs a regas. Look out for your AC running for a long time and never cooling your car, air coming out of vents not very cold, a hissing or bubbling noise and of course any leaks. These signs should push you towards booking in a regas.

Average rating for  Aircon Regas in Cambridge bookings

3.88

25 reviews

How often does car air conditioning need recharging?

Usually, you need your aircon re-gassed about every two years. This will allow the aircon system to run smoothly and probably save some fuel too.

The majority of modern cars have air conditioning fitted as standard as it is vital for making the ride in a car comfortable for passengers.

An air conditioning system works by using refrigerant gas to push air through several components in the aircon system and then into your car.

Whether its freezing cold or boiling hot, it’s your air conditioning which makes driving in such conditions bearable, so it’s important to look after the system!

Surprisingly, over 10% of air-con gas escapes through the system each year. This means that the power of the system drops significantly over time. However, your air conditioning will not be checked during an MOT or service which is why it’s important that you make an effort to have it checked specifically.

Car manufacturers recommend that cars should have their air con recharged (Regassed) every two years.

Even if your car is new it should be something that you have checked as your cars performance could be significantly affected.

This is because the engine will have to work harder to produce cold air if there is an issue with the air conditioning meaning more fuel will be required to make the system work.

If the system has not been recharged in two years, the drop in engine performance will be noticeable.

As soon as you realise a drop in the power of your air con you should take the vehicle in for repair. If there is an unpleasant smell being emitted, this is another sign that the air con needs looking at.

How does aircon regassing work?

The job of recharging air conditioning is not complex and will not take long.

The mechanic will carry out a leaks check on the air con system before the repair work, to ensure the job can be carried out without causing damage to the car.

As soon as this is complete, the technician will be able to recharge the system.

The mechanic carrying out the work will first remove old refrigerant from your car as well as the current gas and lubricant.

They will then replace it with new gas and lubricants.

The job will also typically include an entire system clean out which is carried out to remove any bacterial build up.

This is often the reason for a strange or unpleasant smell being emitted from the air conditioning which is why it is important to have this job completed every two years.

The whole process should take around 45 minutes as there are no new parts required for install.

The air conditioning in your car should be noticeably improved after a regas if you haven’t had one for over two years.

If you want to ensure your air conditioning stays in tip top condition, make sure to use it regularly as this the compressor will stay lubricated.

Finding a mechanic you can trust to do a good job and charge a fair price, is not always easy, which is why we simplified the process.

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You can then compare the quotes and read reviews from previous customers to find the best deal in your area, before booking aircon regas online.

Gavin from Ross Motors explains an Aircon regas