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Air Conditioning Recharge in Banbury

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THORPE AUTOS

2 Thorpe Close, THORPE CLOSE, , OVERTHORPE IND ESTATE, Banbury, OX16 4SW

453 Reviews

91.5% Completion Rate

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Loan Car

Collect & Deliver

Customer Drop-off

Friendly local independent garageFully trained and qualified

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A:£72

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Evans Halshaw Citroen Banbury

Southam Road, Banbury, OX16 2RR

75 Reviews

73.77% Completion Rate

Loan Car

Collect & Deliver

Customer Drop-off

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A:£149

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Herbies

Unit 11 Swan Industrial Estate, Banbury, OX16 5DH

6 Reviews

50% Completion Rate

Loan Car

Collect & Deliver

Customer Drop-off

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A:£100

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HiQ Tyres & Autocare Banbury

Unit 4 Swan Industrial Estate, Banbury, OX16 5DH

16 Reviews

65.94% Completion Rate

Loan Car

Collect & Deliver

Customer Drop-off

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Sunday: Closed

Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A:£57.99

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Grange Garage - OX16 4SP

UNIT 3, Thorpe IND ESTATE, Banbury, OX16 4SP

4 Reviews

73.68% Completion Rate

Loan Car

Collect & Deliver

Customer Drop-off

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A:£99

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Eden Vauxhall Banbury

Beaumont Road, Banbury, OX16 1RH

13 Reviews

83.05% Completion Rate

Loan Car

Collect & Deliver

Customer Drop-off

0% Interest AvailableFree Visual Safety Check & videoFully Trained Technicians

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A:£148

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Bristol Street Motors Peugeot/Mitsubishi/Hyundai Banbury

Southam Rd, Banbury, OX16 2RS

38 Reviews

87.34% Completion Rate

Loan Car

Collect & Deliver

Customer Drop-off

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Sunday: Closed

Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A:£89

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Mobile Air Con Regas in Banbury

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.

 

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How does car air conditioning work?

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.

Why is air conditioning important?

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.

What is an air conditioning system recharge/re-gas?

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.

What is an air conditioning system service?

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.

What causes air conditioning problems?

 

  • Insufficient or old refrigerant.
  • Low system pressure, typically caused by a leak or the failure of a component.
  • Lack of use can place unexpected stress on components when the system is eventually turned on.
  • The build-up of bacteria can make the air from your air conditioning system unhealthy.

 

What are the possible signs that a car needs an air conditioning service and recharge/re-gas?

 

  • If warm air is blowing out of the vents.
  • When the air conditioner only intermittently functions correctly.
  • Foul smells emanating from the air conditioning vents are signs that mould and bacteria have infested the air conditioning system.

 

How long does an air conditioning recharge/re-gas and service take?

 

  • A recharge takes about an hour; a service can take up to an hour.

 

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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.