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THORPE AUTOS
Physical Garage
2 Thorpe Close, THORPE CLOSE, , OVERTHORPE IND ESTATE, Banbury, OX16 4SW
Thorpe Autos is a friendly local independent garage. Our staff are all fully trained and qualified to a high standard. We carry out MOT and regular servicing, we also offer a range of services including all major and minor mechanical repairs & computer diagnostics. Wet Belts Engine Diagnostics Gear Boxes Suspension Brakes Exhausts Batteries Timing Chains *Motor Homes and Van repairs
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£72
4.89 (520 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise Thorpe Autos for friendly, trustworthy and professional service—frequent highlights are quick MOTs and repairs, clear explanations with no hard sell, fair pricing and reliable communication, leading to many repeat customers and recommendations. A minority mentioned drawbacks: occasional booking/reception communication hiccups, tricky access/parking, and one report of an unexpectedly high invoice.
Evans Halshaw Citroen Banbury
Physical Garage
Southam Road, Banbury, OX16 2RR
Affordable servicing from Evans Halshaw Accompanying our extensive range of offers on new and used vehicles are a wide selection of services that offer a cost-effective way of keeping your vehicle in its best possible condition. Ranging from routine servicing through to essential repairs, our dedicated retailers can accommodate any work your vehicle needs doing. What's more, our technicians are fully qualified and have access to the best diagnostic equipment and workshop tools. In addition to any service you have completed, our technicians will carry out a complimentary Vehicle Health Check. The technician performing the check will then pro
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£149
4.65 (84 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise friendly, helpful front‑of‑house staff (many by name), clear communication including videos and health checks, quick turnarounds and complimentary valets — with numerous reviewers calling the service excellent and good value. A minority report serious issues: disputed repair recommendations or overcharging, some MOT failures later reversed, refusals to fit customer‑supplied parts and occasional scheduling or ramp‑fit problems that caused delays. Taken together, the feedback is strongly positive but prospective customers should be aware of these isolated complaints about pricing and specific operational hiccups.
BRS Automotive
Physical Garage
Unit 1 Thorpe Way,, Thorpe Way,, Banbury, OX16 4SP
Local Banbury Garage BRS Automotive is an established, award-winning independent garage based in Banbury. We are proud winners of the Best Garage in the South East award in both 2019 and 2022
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£65
5 (4 reviews)
HiQ Tyres & Autocare Banbury
Physical Garage
Unit 4 Swan Industrial Estate, Swan Industrial Estate, Banbury, OX16 5DH
Looking for a high quality 5 star reviewed garage then check out our reviews. Banbury Motors is a 5 star rated local garage that has been caring for the car service and MOT needs of our customers car service, sales and repairs needs in Banbury for over 2 years. We have a comprehensive range of services and we are now pleased to offer the following: MOT and servicing Diagnostics Air conditioning Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£59.99
4.92 (24 reviews)
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Customers gush with praise for the garage’s friendly, helpful team—Rebecca/Becca is named repeatedly—alongside fast, efficient servicing, honest advice, competitive pricing and a tidy, newly opened centre. The only recurring gripe was a single booking/communication mix‑up via the "Book my Garage" app; otherwise reviewers say they’ll happily return and recommend the garage.
Eden Vauxhall Banbury
Physical Garage
Beaumont Road, Banbury, OX16 1RH
Established in 2008, we strive to create a better world of motoring and provide our customers with an unparalleled level of customer service. Each Eden dealership is well recognised and a reputed business in the communities in which we operate, in part due to having developed a culture which is demonstrably different from every other motor retailer. Our colleagues are empowered to be genuinely customer focused and reflect the company's values of openness, absolute integrity and flexibility.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£148
4.69 (18 reviews)
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Customers repeatedly praise the garage for friendly, professional staff, quick turnarounds on repairs and MOTs, clear communication and good value, with many noting the complimentary car wash and helpful reception. Criticisms mostly concern scheduling hiccups and waits, occasionally vague service reports or unclear MOT videos, plus a few mentions of upselling, a slightly scruffy site and tricky parking. Despite those issues, reviewers are largely happy and many say they will return or recommend the dealership.
Vertu Peugeot/Hyundai Banbury
Physical Garage
Southam Rd, Banbury, OX16 2RS
Please note: Collection and Delivery not available on Saturdays At your local Vertu dealership, we only use the latest technology and employ the very best highly trained technicians. This ensures we have the skills and equipment to diagnose any problem quickly, making your service or repair faster and cheaper. Our friendly service receptionists and technicians can offer advice on car servicing, MOT’s and repairs.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£89
4.38 (41 reviews)
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Most reviewers are very positive, praising friendly, helpful reception staff, efficient turnaround, good value and extras such as free car cleans, loan cars and useful video health checks. A recurring downside is unexpected or “bait” charges and complaints about booking/warranty confusion, occasional poor communication about how long work will take, and one report of staff refusing cash. The dealership is generally recommended for quality and customer care, but customers should double‑check quotes and paperwork beforehand to avoid surprise fees.
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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How can you save money (and the environment) while you drive?
As every garage owner will tell you, there are some tried and tested ways to cut down on your petrol costs (and consumption) while you’re out and about in Banbury or beyond. One is to shut your windows. If you can hear that wind noise in your car it’s costing you more to drive. This is because the car becomes less aerodynamic and has to work harder to motor along. Removing a roof rack will improve your fuel efficiency for the same reason. Another useful tip is to combine short trips into one; each time you drive after your car has been parked for a while the engine will be cold and need to use a lot more fuel for the first 5 miles or so. If you do one trip from school drop-off to supermarket to office you’ll use far less fuel than if you do all those trips individually.
