Get a great-value Air-Conditioning Recharge with Who Can Fix My Car.
Outstanding garage that go the extra mile. Very reasonable prices, very happy customer will use regularly.
Fantastic garage only contacted them yesterday to ask if they could fit me in to have new discs& pads no hesitation collected my car from work and delivered back within 2 hours
Absolutely brilliant!
All fine, did a good job
Everything was perfect
Happy with the work the garage have done
Very good service, Waited a little long than expect to complete
5 stars!
All fine, car passed!
Fine, no problems
very nice guys, fast and perfect job done
Great service and all done at the promised price and time scale. Will certainly use again in the future.
All good
Standard MOT. Done quick, on time, was fair, and explained well. Thanks again!
Reg the manager always goes the extra mile to get the job done and the other mechanics are always first class
Absolutely delighted with the friendly and professional service from the Gents here in Hanley. I would certainly recommend them for a full service. Quality control checked, never pushy at any point, and good impartial advice given. What more can you ask for really! Thanks Lads!
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 premises, high-tech equipment and highly trained technicians; far removed from the kind of service normally associated with the industry.
Forty years down the line, we have grown to become one of the UK’s largest independent autocentre chains. The business remains family owned and continues to uphold its original commitment to delivering the highest quality service at the most competitive prices.
That commitment has proved incredibly popular with motorists, creating many thousands of loyal customers who continue to put their trust in Formula One Autocentres.
As a result, the company has gone from strength to strength, currently boasting over 85 state-of-the-art branches across England, with over 500 highly trained staff working seven days a week to provide a full range of services including tyres, exhausts, batteries, brakes, clutches, MOT's and servicing.
We remain resolutely independent, and as a family owned business, avoid being tied down to any single manufacturer or supplier. This gives us the freedom and flexibility to offer the biggest deals on the widest possible range of top branded products, making the company a viable, attractive and cost-effective alternative to both the big national chains and smaller local independent outlets. Quite simply, Formula One Autocentres provides cost-conscious motorists with the most reliable and affordable means of maintaining their vehicles.
We defend our position at the forefront of the fast-fit industry by constantly evolving and developing innovative new products and services to meet the ever-changing demands of our customers. With an ongoing expansion programme and by regular investment in technology, we continue to provide unbeatable fast-fit service along with the very best value prices. In fact, we can confidently claim that no other company is better equipped to face the motoring challenges of the future.
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Called the garage to book in and they got me in straight away with no problems. Easy communication and great service. Price was exactly as quoted and Air Con Regassed with no problems at all. Defo will use again soon. Cheers Jordan
Although I couldn’t have my Van regarded initally it was due to a blockage in my pipes & there was no charge. I booked my Van In to have to work done & from the girls in the office to the Mechanics - Nothing was too much trouble & I was given a courtesy car too . I will Defo be going back to this Garage in the future as it was made painless from start to finish. Thank You
The mechanic was unable to regas my a/c because he found that the condenser radiator was leaking. He explained what was faulty and did not charge me for this. I will definately take my car back there when i have replaced the rad.
Reg the manager always goes the extra mile to get the job done and the other mechanics are always first class
The cost of servicing, MOT and repairs differ across the country and Aircon Regas is not any different. Labour rates will be higher or lower depending on where in the country you are. Take a look below at the average quote in Newcastle under Lyme for Aircon Regas on WhoCanFixMyCar.com for some of our top car makes.
| Car Make | Average Price | Get Quotes |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | £65.98 | |
| Vauxhall | £62.26 | |
| Volkswagen | £63.91 | |
| Nissan | £67.38 | |
| Renault | £61.63 | |
| Toyota | £61.40 | |
| Audi | £61.40 | |
| BMW | £59.55 | |
| Peugeot | £69.51 | |
| Citroen | £63.63 | |
| Mercedes | £65.82 |
This table uses data from quotes provided on WhoCanFixMyCar.com between 23/07/2018 and 21/10/2018.
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.
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.We work with a network of over 10,000 mechanics and garages across the UK so we can find competitive air conditioning regas deals for you.
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.
