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Drivers in Durham report a consistently positive experience, praising friendly, helpful staff, fair and transparent pricing, and clear communication throughout their visit. Many highlight the video health checks after MOTs as a reassuring touch, offering honest feedback without pressure to take on extra work. A few reviewers mention minor frustrations such as tricky parking, limited availability, or occasional uncertainty over when a vehicle will be ready, so it's worth checking these details when booking.
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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
4.79 (129 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise friendly, welcoming staff, clear communication throughout the visit and thorough work, with several highlighting the helpful videos, regular updates and the complimentary wash and vacuum afterwards. Reviewers also describe good value and say they would happily return and recommend the garage. No weaknesses were raised in these reviews, which fits with the very high overall rating.
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
4.74 (185 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise this garage for its competitive pricing, efficient service, and friendly, communicative staff, with several long-term visitors noting a reliably high standard across multiple visits. The video health checks following MOTs were highlighted as a particularly appreciated touch, offering clear and transparent feedback without any pressure to take on additional work. A small number of reviewers found the volume of optional add-ons presented during the online booking process a little cumbersome, and the experience may benefit from a more streamlined checkout flow.
Physical Garage
UNIT 1 Acorn Close Lane, SACRISTON, DURHAM, DH7 6AN
We are dedicated to providing superior value in all parts installed and services performed. Quality and our desire for excellence are at the heart of this commitment. We use advanced technology and the quality products we offer create a positive car care experience. Many drivers have trusted Sacriston Auto Services to keep their vehicles running well. Our teams of auto care advisors and service technicians take pride in understanding cars and they understand the people who drive them. We back up our services and repairs with a flexible warranty that is oriented to the needs and expectations of our customers. We strive to develop long-term r
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£85
4.73 (232 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise this garage for its friendly, honest service and straightforward pricing, with several noting they feel confident they are not being overcharged. The online booking process is described as quick and easy, and the staff come across as genuinely helpful and approachable. No notable weaknesses were raised in recent reviews.
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
4.43 (75 reviews)
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Customers generally find the garage efficient and straightforward to deal with, with the video health check and helpful staff receiving particular praise. A small number of reviewers noted that communication around vehicle readiness could be more accurate, and one customer found the on-site parking quite challenging to navigate. A couple of reviewers also mentioned that complimentary cleaning was not always provided, which may be worth clarifying at the point of booking to manage expectations.
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£120
5 (12 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise this garage for its quick, friendly service, fair pricing and honest advice, with several noting that work is clearly explained without any sense of being talked down to. Communication, helpful staff and a comfortable waiting area are also highlighted, and no weaknesses were raised in the reviews.
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
4.32 (33 reviews)
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Most customers praised the friendly, helpful staff and efficient turnaround, with several highlighting the useful MOT video and clear communication throughout the process. A small number of reviewers found booking arrangements or availability frustrating, and parking near the site could be easier to navigate. Billing clarity was raised occasionally, suggesting cost breakdowns might benefit from a clearer explanation, though the overall experience remains largely positive.
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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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What do you need from your garage?
We all have different needs, and choosing a garage is no different. For some of us, it’s the quality of the overall service which matters most; not just the work that’s done under the bonnet, but the human interaction that comes with it. BookMyGarage allows you to compare Durham garages on everything from their waiting room refreshments or whether having your toddler in tow is going to be a problem, to how clearly the staff can explain the work your car requires.
“The latest of many annual service visits. Consistently high quality of service.”
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*All information accurate as of November 2nd 2026
