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Vertu Honda Durham
Physical Garage
1 Abbey Rd, Durham, DH1 5DQ
Vertu Honda service departments offer an honest and fair car service in partnership with Motor Industry Code of Practice. Our car service receptionists have expert knowledge and can offer advice on car servicing and repairs. We have heavily invested in the latest diagnostic technology to ensure we solve any problem with your vehicle correctly and in a timely manner. Combine this with the investment we have made in training to ensure we have the expertise to repair any problem and the best technicians carrying out any required work on your vehicle we can confidently say that we can reduce your anticipated labour costs dramatically.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£125
4.78 (127 reviews)
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Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with customers repeatedly praising friendly, helpful staff, clear communication and good value for money. Common strengths mentioned are the video inspection reports, efficient booking, timely work and complimentary wash/valet that reinforce a professional, main-dealer experience. A minority reported problems — cancelled appointments for parts, high repair quotes, perceived unnecessary recommendations or diagnostic issues — but these appear to be occasional exceptions rather than the norm.
Vertu Vauxhall Durham
Physical Garage
Abbey Road, Durham, DH1 5DQ
Please note: Collection and delivery not available on Saturdays. Looking for servicing? Vertu can reduce any anticipated labour costs on your service significantly. We have invested a lot of money into developing our team of highly trained technicians who are equipped with the latest diagnostic technology.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£89
4.73 (179 reviews)
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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, frequently praising friendly, professional staff, clear communication (notably video health checks), competitive pricing and easy online booking via Book My Garage. Common strengths cited are thorough workmanship, prompt updates, complimentary valets and helpful reception staff; recurring weaknesses include occasional poor communication about collection times, long waits, unexpected extra charges or pushy sales, and a few reports of booking failures or vehicle damage. While most reviewers would return or recommend the garage, those negative incidents are the main reasons for lower scores.
Vertu Ford Durham
Physical Garage
High street, Durham, DH1 1AU
Please note: Collection and Delivery not available on Saturdays At your local Vertu dealership, we only use the latest technology and employ the very best highly trained technicians. This ensures we have the skills and equipment to diagnose any problem quickly, making your service or repair faster and cheaper. Our friendly service receptionists and technicians can offer advice on car servicing, MOT’s and repairs.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£89
4.47 (84 reviews)
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The garage gets strong praise for friendly, helpful staff (Sarah is frequently singled out), clear communication and speedy turnarounds, often backed up by video vehicle health checks, valeting and competitive pricing. Common complaints centre on drop‑off/collection logistics (poor parking, waits, cancelled appointments and unreliable courtesy cars) and occasional issues with billing or workmanship that left a few customers very unhappy. Most customers recommend and return to the dealership, but experiences can be inconsistent so expect generally good service with the odd significant lapse.
Bennett Auto Services
Physical Garage
Unit 3a, Langley Park Industrial Estate North, LANGLEY PARK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, Durham, DH7 6TX
Bennett Auto Services are a friendly family run business based off the A961 Lanchester Road at Langley park Industrial Estate. We are a general garage offering all aspects of Vehicle Repairs, Exhausts and clutches, DPF cleaning, replacement and repair, Advanced Diagnostics, Engines supply and fit, all carried out to a high standard. We have Loan cars available which must be pre booked.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£60
5 (27 reviews)
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Reviewers repeatedly praise the garage for friendly, helpful staff, honest advice and reliable workmanship, with nearly all comments giving five stars. Frequent strengths highlighted are quick bookings and turnarounds, reasonable prices, clear communication, a willingness to go the extra mile (collecting cars, working late), and improved facilities with convenient parking. No recurring weaknesses emerge from the feedback — reviewers report consistently positive, trouble‑free experiences.
MK AutoFix
Physical Garage
27 Dragonville Industrial Park,, Dragon Lane,, Durham, DH1 2XJ
Welcome to MK Auto Fix ! We are a well-established, family-run business located at Dragonville Industrial Park, Dragon Lane, Durham near Screwfix. At our fully equipped service centre, we offer a wide range of services, including vehicle diagnostics, repairs, servicing. With our experienced team with over 30years in industry and vast knowledge of all makes and models of cars and light commercial vehicles, we provide dealership-level expertise at a fraction of the cost. Your vehicle is in safe hands with MK Auto Fix – where customer care and quality come first. Free 1 Year Part & Labour Guarantee We provide a free 1 year or 12,000 miles
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£80
4.94 (39 reviews)
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Customers praise the garage for friendly, helpful and professional staff, clear communication and speedy, reliable repairs — many comment on fair prices, convenient online booking and useful collection/drop‑off options. Reviews frequently mention honesty, good value for money and successful MOTs, with staff often going the extra mile (staying late or sourcing parts) to keep customers on the road. Only a single critical comment about mismanagement and long waits appears, suggesting occasional scheduling delays but otherwise overwhelmingly positive feedback.
L&J Autos Ltd
Physical Garage
Unit 6 esh Winning Industrial Est, Esh Winning, DH7 9PT
Based in Durham, L&J Autos are an established garage workshop providing a wide range of services. With 20 years of experience, we provide professional services that you can trust. We pride ourselves on customer satisfaction and aim to provide the best automotive solutions catered to your needs. If you'd like to reach out about any of our services please don't hesitate to get in touch - we're always happy to help!
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£96
4.89 (35 reviews)
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Customers overwhelmingly praise the garage — the vast majority of five‑star reviews highlight friendly, professional staff who are honest, helpful and deliver high‑quality workmanship. Reviewers commonly mention good value and reasonable prices, quick turnaround for MOTs and repairs, clear communication and extras like towing/recovery and punctual updates. Complaints are rare but include isolated booking/arrival issues (one customer said they were asked to rebook after waiting); most of these hiccups appear to be resolved when they occur.
Evans Halshaw Renault/Dacia Durham
Physical Garage
Alma Place, Gilesgate Moor, Durham, DH1 2HN
“Servicing and regular maintenance is a key aspect of vehicle ownership. Regardless of the service you choose, they will always be completed by a fully qualified technician using either genuine or approved parts. With state-of-the-art workshops and skilled technicians accommodating all of your vehicle's servicing needs, there's no better place to book a service than through your nearest Evans Halshaw dealership.“
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£149
4.52 (43 reviews)
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Customers commonly praise friendly, professional staff, quick turnaround, clear communication and the useful vehicle health‑check videos. Recurring criticisms are confusing or costly bills, some customers feeling repairs were overpriced (one initial quote of £1,200 later reduced to £740), occasional damage claims, and the removal of complimentary washes plus limited parking. Most ratings are 4–5 stars, but the occasional strong complaint suggests checking estimates or getting a second opinion before approving major 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.
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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