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H&J Auto repairs
Physical Garage
Unit 7a, Fenlake Rd, Bedford, Bedford, MK42 0HB
Our Story At H & J Auto Repairs, quality speaks for itself. We don't rely on flashy advertisements or gimmicks — our customers recommend us because we deliver honest, top-class results every time. Located in the heart of Bedford at Unit 7a, Fenlake Road, we've built our reputation on transparency, skill, and genuine care for every vehicle that enters our workshop. We're proud specialists in Nissan and Volkswagen (VW) vehicles, providing expert care, servicing, and upgrades tailored to these brands. Whether you need a simple oil change, complex engine diagnostics, or want to upgrade your car's audio system, we treat every job with the same l
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£99
4.88 (19 reviews)
AI Diagnostics Ltd
Physical Garage
18 College St, Bedford, MK42 8LU
Based in Bedford, AI Diagnostics is a modern garage combining expert vehicle servicing with advanced diagnostic technology. Specialising in accurate fault detection and efficient repairs, they offer reliable MOTs, servicing, and repairs for all makes. With a focus on customer satisfaction and cutting-edge tools, AI Diagnostics ensures your vehicle stays safe, roadworthy, and running smoothly.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£60
4.82 (23 reviews)
HiQ Tyres & Autocare Bedford
Physical Garage
175 Goldington Rd, Bedford, MK40 3EL
Your car. Our care. Are you sitting comfortably? Great. You can relax now. When it comes to top tyre and car care services, we’ve got your back. We’re the local friendly fitters and mechanics down the road. And we don’t just fix cars. Fixing smiles to faces comes as standard.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£69
4.76 (50 reviews)
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Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with many customers singling out Colin and the team as friendly, professional and efficient, and noting clean, comfortable waiting facilities and clear explanations. Common strengths are quick MOTs and repairs, good value, reliable emergency help and honest communication about needed work. A minority report problems with appointments and third‑party bookings (missed confirmation calls, cancelled slots), plus occasional capacity or equipment limits during busy periods and small amenity let‑downs like no advertised coffee.
AA Mobile Mechanics (Milton Keynes/Bedford)
Mobile Mechanic
Milton Keynes/Bedford & Surrounding Areas, Milton Keynes/Bedford, MK43 0BA
The UK’s number 1 breakdown provider are now providing vehicle servicing and repairs. Fully trained AA mechanics, bringing vehicle servicing to your doorstep! Multiple mobile units now covering - Cramlington, Newcastle, Sunderland, Stanley & surrounding areas. The vehicle we are servicing must be off the road on private property, and parked on a flat surface (to ensure all fluid levels we check are reading correctly) with full access around the car for us to be able to get to all 4 sides. If you keep your vehicle in a car park please ensure that you have the landowners permission for us to carry out your service. We cannot work on a public
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£99
4.75 (1 reviews)
Hilton Suzuki Bedford
Physical Garage
280 High Street, Clapham, Bedford, MK41 6AY
Although a Suzuki main dealer our workshop is staffed with multi franchise skilled technicians and at least 50% of the cars worked on are non Suzuki. Our aim always is to delight our customers with our “can do“ attitude and to keep customers coming back to us and recommending us to others.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£69
4.73 (30 reviews)
AI Generated
Customers consistently praise the helpful staff, great service standards, and good value, with many expressing high satisfaction with the work carried out. The video inspection feature highlighting any issues is particularly appreciated. A small number of reviewers noted that follow-up communication could be clearer, with one mentioning an unreturned call about a service history reset, and another observing that the complimentary car wash wasn't completed.
AVON DRIVE MOT & SERVICE CENTRE
Physical Garage
Avon Drive, Bedford, MK41 7AF
If you’re looking for an established garage in Bedford, then Avon Drive MOT & Service Centre is the answer. Our workshop is based in Bedford and its convenient location allows us to service customers from across Kempston and Clapham. To find out more about the garage services we offer, give us a call today. We are a locally owned, independent garage based in Bedford providing a wide range of vehicle services to our customers. Established in 2009, we have invested in a state-of-the-art workshop equipped with the latest technology, From vehicle diagnostics to fixing wheel alignment, you can count on our team for comprehensive and affordable g
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£72
4.73 (32 reviews)
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Customers overwhelmingly praise the garage for quick, honest and reliable MOTs and repairs, often noting friendly, helpful staff and clear communication. Reviewers repeatedly mention fast turnaround (many cars ready the same day), competitive pricing and trustworthy workmanship, with useful text/call updates. A few flagged booking hiccups via the third‑party site and an occasionally blunt reception experience, but staff generally accommodate and complete work promptly.
Glyn Hopkin Bedford MG/Mitsubishi/Nissan
Physical Garage
Woburn Road, Kempston, MK42 7QP
For the best aftersales service at the best price, visit any Glyn Hopkin dealership across London, Essex, Hertfordshire, Suffolk, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire or Cambridgeshire. We have more than 50 modern service centres, where we employ skilled technicians and equip them with the best tools to make sure we meet the highest industry standards. Our team are confident in completing whatever maintenance your vehicle requires. You can visit us for servicing, certified MOT testing or repairs and expect the keys to your vehicle back in no time. It is our aim to make the entire aftersales process as straightforward as possible with our service, p
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£69
4.52 (15 reviews)
AI Generated
Customers consistently praise the friendly, helpful reception staff and efficient service turnaround, with several highlighting clear communication about progress and the useful traffic light system for planning future work. The garage demonstrates good timekeeping, with most jobs completed promptly and within agreed budgets. One reviewer mentioned ongoing difficulties obtaining vehicle paperwork despite multiple phone calls, suggesting administrative follow-up could be more reliable.
SAD Automotive - Bedford
Mobile Mechanic
Elms Farm Industrial Estate, Bedford, MK41 0HU
SAD Automotive. - Automotive Repair is a small team of mobile mechanics, with loads of experience and knowledge to keep you on the road, with the added benefit of not taking you car to a garage. We will come to your home or work and can complete any task you would expect in a workshop.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£99
4.25 (12 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise the garage for punctuality, friendly communication, and excellent value for money, with several highlighting significant savings on brake work compared to other quotes. The service is described as professional and efficient, with work completed to a high standard and mechanics taking time to explain everything clearly. One reviewer mentioned a missed mobile appointment, suggesting that scheduling reliability could occasionally benefit from improvement.
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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