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ETB Autocentres Caerphilly
Physical Garage
Unit 6 Pontygwindy Industrial Estate, 6 Sir Alfred Owen Way, Caerphilly, CF83 3HU
When it comes to offering motorists a trusted customer experience to rely on, ETB Autocentres doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel. For many years, ETB Autocentres has prided itself on its knowledgeable, open, and honest advice, with our customers’ safety at the forefront of all we do. It’s as simple as that and long may this continue! As well as exhausts, tyres, and batteries, we offer so much more besides including servicing, MOTs, wheel balancing, alignment, brakes air-conditioning, and all other mechanical repairs.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£85
5 (24 reviews)
The Garage Bedwas
Physical Garage
31 Newport Road, Bedwas, Caerphilly, CF83 8AA
The Garage Bedwas is your 1st Choice for MOT, Servicing & Vehicle maintenance. There is never a good time for your vehicle to start playing up, whether you have a mechanical issue, worn brakes, clutches, punchured tyres or blowing exhausts. The Garage Bedwas is always up for the challenge, with over 45 years experience our team are commited to get you back on your way as soon as possible. Our friendly, reliable and skilled team will get you back on the road ASAP!
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£69.99
4.98 (43 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise the garage for friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff who communicate well and keep drivers updated. Fast turnaround, reasonable pricing, a no‑pressure approach to extras and the ability to fit jobs in at short notice — often fixing issues other garages couldn’t — are repeatedly highlighted. There are almost no recurring complaints in these reviews, so reliability and good value stand out as key strengths.
A&S Motor Repairs
Physical Garage
Unit 16, Sir Alfred Owen Way, Pontygwindy Industrial Estate Caerphilly, CF83 3HU
We have been established since 2004, and are a family-run garage based in Caerphilly offering a comprehensive range of garage services at competitive prices. Conveniently located with plenty of parking to leave your vehicle, we are here to help! From reliable MOT testing to car and van servicing and repairs, we do it all. All our repair and servicing work is carried out to the highest standards by qualified mechanics, so you can be sure that both you and your vehicle are in safe hands. Contact us today with any questions or to book your vehicle in. Andy & the team look forward to getting you back on the road as soon as possible.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£72
4.92 (22 reviews)
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 to be a better driver
Whether you’re driving in Caerphilly or further afield, think about road user etiquette. Showing respect for other road users makes driving more pleasant for you and safer for everyone. For example, if you have to make a last minute change of lane, make your request to change clear to the driver who will need to let you in - and signal your thanks if they do. Be ready to abandon the change of lane if they won’t play ball - your safety (and that of other drivers and pedestrians) is more important than getting to your destination in the shortest time possible. When the position is reversed and a driver asks your permission to change lanes, allow them to as long as it is safe. If you get frustrated, avoid using your horn - it won’t improve matters and might make them considerably worse.
