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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 (541 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise Thorpe Garage for being friendly, honest and reasonably priced, with quick turnarounds, clear communication and a no‑pressure approach to repairs. Frequent highlights include easy booking, same‑day or last‑minute MOTs, careful vehicle care and helpful explanations—qualities that earn repeat custom and particular appreciation from women. A small number of reviewers mention occasional communication or billing hiccups and limited parking access, but such criticisms are rare compared with the overwhelmingly positive feedback.
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 the friendly and helpful service reception team, with many highlighting the trustworthy and pleasant experience at this garage. Several reviewers note that whilst the service quality is good, pricing can be on the expensive side for additional work. One customer raised a serious concern about being quoted for unnecessary repairs during an MOT, which they successfully challenged elsewhere.
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 (6 reviews)
HiQ Tyres & Autocare Banbury
Physical Garage
Unit 4 Swan Industrial Estate, Swan Industrial Estate, Banbury, OX16 5DH
Banbury Motors is a 5-star rated, independent garage proudly serving the local community for over two years. We provide reliable, professional vehicle servicing, MOT testing, diagnostics, sales, and repairs - all carried out to the highest standards. We offer a comprehensive range of services, including: • MOT testing • Vehicle servicing • Advanced diagnostics • Air conditioning servicing & repairs • Free Wi-Fi in our waiting area • Complimentary coffee & tea Whether it’s routine maintenance or something more complex, our experienced team is here to help keep you safely on the road.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£59.99
4.89 (32 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise the friendly, welcoming team at HiQ Banbury, highlighting excellent communication, clear explanations of work needed, and thoughtful touches like complimentary tea and coffee. The service is frequently described as efficient, honest, and great value for money, with several reviewers noting competitive pricing and a willingness to go above and beyond. One reviewer mentioned that booking through a third-party app led to confusion over appointment timing, suggesting direct communication with the garage may benefit clarity.
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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Reviews skew very positive: customers repeatedly praise friendly, professional staff, clear communication and quick turnarounds, with many noting cars returned clean and MOTs handled efficiently. The MOT video and full reports are appreciated by some and prices/value are frequently commended. A minority report issues with appointment timing/long waits, unclear service checklists or low-detail videos, occasional upsell attempts and tricky parking.
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
4.39 (43 reviews)
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Customers are largely very satisfied, repeatedly praising friendly, helpful reception staff, quick turnarounds, fair pricing, complimentary extras (clean/loan car) and useful video health‑checks with clear explanations. However, a minority report poor communication, unexpected extra charges or warranty‑related upsells, occasional delays and at least one incident of rude behaviour/refusal to accept cash. On balance the garage scores highly for service and professionalism, but customers should double‑check final costs and any warranty implications when booking.
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.
