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HiQ Havant (Triangle Cars)
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Unit 8 Dunsbury Business Park, Fulflood Road, Havant, PO9 5AX
Here at HiQ Tyres & Autocare Havant (Triangle Cars) we have been servicing the local community for over 15 years and we feel that we truly understand our customers' needs and pride ourselves on delivering customer service to the highest standards. We offer a full range of tyre fitting and car care services in the Havant area and surrounding neighbourhoods. We are proud to be both Goodyear and Dunlop Certified Dealers and offer a wide range of tyres to suit every budget with an extensive range of tyres in stock for cars, vans, 4x4 and SUV vehicles including the full range of premium manufacturer brands like Goodyear, Dunlop, Michelin, Pirel
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£60
4.93 (605 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise the garage for friendly, trustworthy staff, clear communication and fast, good‑value MOTs and services. Frequently mentioned strengths are free collection/delivery, prompt turnaround and transparent pricing; occasional weaknesses include confusing automated appointment emails, the odd billing/discount oversight and rare pick‑up/timing mix‑ups. Many reviewers are long‑term, loyal customers who say they wouldn’t go anywhere else.
Larchwood Service Centre
Physical Garage
Unit 4 Dunsbury Business Park, Fulflood Road, Havant, PO9 5AX
Larchwood Service Centre provide MOT tests, car services and vehicle repairs for all makes and models of vehicle in Havant. We are dedicated to providing quality garage services at competitive prices in the area. An independent garage with over 30 years’ experience, we are able to offer our customers incredible customer service, highly trained mechanics and modern facilities ensuring the work that we do at Larchwood Service Centre is aways accurate and tailored to your make and model. Going the extra mile for our customers, Larchwood Service Centre offer quality workmanship at competitive prices in Havant, collection and delivery as well as
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£79.95
4.91 (605 reviews)
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Reviews praise Larchwood as a friendly, honest and reliable local garage, with the vast majority awarding five stars and many customers returning year after year. Customers repeatedly highlight quick turnarounds for MOTs and services, clear communication, easy online booking, helpful collection-and-return, competitive pricing and knowledgeable staff. A small minority report problems — missed rebooking communications, lack of written quotes or high verbal estimates, occasional cleanliness lapses or isolated service issues — but these complaints are infrequent compared with the overwhelmingly positive feedback.
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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