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Uk Truck & Plant Group
Physical Garage
The Transport Yard, Ampthill Road, (Behind Sue Ryder) YARD 1 - FIAT Cabin, Bedford, MK42 9JJ
We have come a long way since our humble beginnings. Our vehicle workshops, including over 7-acres of truck parking and storage on-site, has grown a great extent since we started and still continues to grow. We are pleased to say that we can now cover all varieties of fleet vehicle, from the smallest of company cars, right up to excavators and tractors. Unlike many other locations, our team consists of fully qualified DVSA-approved HGV and LGV (Car) mechanics. Multi-skilled and with multiple qualifications under their belts, their backgrounds in either light commercials or agriculture/plant, allow us to deal with vehicles of all types and age
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£99
4.89 (11 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise the garage for friendly, helpful staff, speedy MOTs and repairs, clear communication and fair pricing — several reviewers mention same‑day fixes and being given lifts to and from the site. Very few drawbacks are reported; one customer complained about not being contacted before collection and another about a supplier mix‑up, but both say the team went above and beyond to resolve the issues.
JLR Autocare Souldrop
Physical Garage
Rushden Road, Bedford, MK44 1HJ
Are you looking for MOT testing in Hitchin and Bedford? Welcome to JLR Autocare, your local, reliable, experienced 5-star garage for car and van MOT testing, auto maintenance, service, repairs, diagnostics and much more! Our dedicated team of mechanics have many years of experience in the motor industry, delivering high levels of service all year round for all makes and models of vehicle, as well as having continuous training to keep up with the ever-changing motor industry.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£78
4.85 (32 reviews)
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Most customers praise the garage for its friendly, knowledgeable team, quick, well‑equipped service and clear communication, often noting good value for MOTs and repairs. Reviewers frequently highlight same‑day MOTs, clean modern facilities, helpful reception staff, courtesy cars and technicians who go the extra mile. A minority reported hiccups with online bookings or collection, one customer alleged an unnecessary £100 charge for a DPF “injection”, and another said specialist oil use wasn’t explained beforehand.
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
4.78 (38 reviews)
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Customers overwhelmingly praise the garage for friendly, professional staff — Colin is named often — with fast, efficient MOTs, tyre repairs and clear, honest explanations. Reviewers repeatedly highlight prompt service, good value, clean premises and helpfulness in emergencies. A few complaints mention booking/confirmation problems and an inability to do some specialised tracking (due to equipment), though staff are generally lauded for being transparent about that.
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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Reviews are strongly positive, with customers repeatedly praising fast, efficient MOTs and repairs, clear communication (text updates) and friendly, honest staff. Many comment on good value and same‑day turnarounds that make the garage reliable and convenient. Occasional negatives are unhelpful reception staff and booking mix‑ups via Book My Garage (including Saturday opening confusion), though the team is usually accommodating and resolves issues promptly.
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)
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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, frequently praising friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff, quick and efficient MOTs/services, and convenient pick‑up/drop‑off. Reviewers often highlight thorough checks, clear photo/video reports and good value, with many repeat customers and high ratings. Recurring minor criticisms include occasional abrupt reception staff, missed callbacks, service‑history reset issues not flagged at booking, and a few cleaning oversights (e.g. dirty mats or a missed complimentary wash).
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
4.63 (13 reviews)
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Customers praise friendly, helpful staff, quick turnaround times and clear communication, with several reports of same‑day service and cars returned cleaned. Strengths often mentioned are efficient reception, flexible pricing and good updates; weaknesses centre on sporadic phone responsiveness, trouble arranging courtesy cars and occasional missed collection calls. Most ratings are very positive, though a few lower scores reflect those customer‑service hiccups.
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
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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