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MOT-A-ZONE
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Duel House, Llandowlais Street, Cwmbran, NP44 7XB
Trusted local independent workshops working on all makes and model new or old to provide exceptional service with good value for money using state of the art equipment. All work carried out is covered by a nationwide guarantee using oe quality parts.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£60
4.8 (1003 reviews)
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Most reviewers praise the garage for friendly, helpful staff, fast no‑fuss MOTs and services, and the convenient collect‑and‑deliver option that many call great value. Frequent positives are clear communication, punctuality and competitive pricing, with many customers saying they’ll return year after year. A minority, however, report serious issues — missed collections, double bookings, unexpected extra charges and a few allegations of poor customer service or vehicle damage — so experiences can be inconsistent.
FAST FIT AUTOCENTRE
Physical Garage
Llantarnam Road, Cwmbran, NP44 3BB
FAST FIT AUTOCENTRE offers a reliable friendly service to all our customers throughout South Wales & West England. We provide everything you need to keep your car safely on the road, whether that's vehicle repairs, an MOT test, vehicle recovery, new tyres and many more. Our friendly team will be able to assist. Our fully-qualified technicians have years of experience and the modern technology to support.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£50
5 (23 reviews)
ETB Autocentres Cwmbran
Physical Garage
Llantarnam Road, Cwmbran, NP44 3BB
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
4.97 (19 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 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 Cwmbran 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.
