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Combined Motor Services Hornchurch
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(Romford & Upminster) 187-189 Hornchurch Rd, Hornchurch, RM12 4TE
Combined Motor Services Hornchurch At Combined Motor Services we pride ourselves with the excellent services we can provide to all our customers. Not only do we give your vehicle a high-standard of service and care, but our customer service is second to none and we are here to help you get your vehicle safe, legal and back on the road. We specialise in vehicle repairs and servicing whether it be your brake pads that are worn out or your exhaust is making a funny noise, we will diagnose the problem and fix it for you.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£70
4.92 (1147 reviews)
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Customers give near‑universal praise for friendly, trustworthy staff, quick and efficient servicing, clear communication and good value, with many highlighting convenient extras such as free collection/drop‑off and car‑wash vouchers. A handful of complaints appear — notably one alleged car-damage incident and occasional missed callbacks or an unfinished job — but these are rare against a long record of repeat, satisfied customers.
123 Mot Essex Ltd
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123 ABBS CROSS LANE, HORNCHURCH, RM12 4XR
123 Mot Essex Ltd is a team of motor industry experts specialising in vehicle servicing, repairs, diagnostics and MOT’s in Hornchurch. We take pride in the high quality service that we provide, providing a friendly and reliable service that will never disappoint. Our expert team of technicians are highly qualified and experienced in providing first class workmanship on all work undertaken. Our work is ideal for private motorists and fleet operators, offering fantastic value for money. Our business model is to provide the best service possible for vehicle servicing, repairs, diagnostics and MOT in Hornchurch.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£94
4.86 (316 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise the garage for friendly, helpful staff, quick turnarounds and the ability to fit people in at short notice for MOTs and services. Reviewers frequently mention clear communication, fair pricing, honesty and useful extras like valets or collection/delivery, with many saying they’d return or strongly recommend the team. A handful of criticisms crop up — occasional delays in updates, one disputed diagnostic charge and isolated issues about car cleaning/parking — but the vast majority of feedback is highly positive.
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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Whether you’re driving in Hornchurch 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.
