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Acton Service Centre Ltd
Physical Garage
17-18 The Broadway, Gunnersbury Lane, Acton, London, W3 8HR
A trusted family-run garage found in Acton just off the A406, our experienced garage offers loyal customers a large range of services to repair and restore your vehicle to its prime condition. Our trained and experienced mechanics and technicians are able to conduct accurate repair and replacements to your vehicle’s air conditioning, brakes, clutch, engine management: exhausts, steering, suspension and tyres. For those customers who are not prepared for a sudden repair fault, we can complete emergency repairs without an appointment and can complete the work ‘while you wait’ in our modern waiting room. If you are wanting to book our vehi
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£96
4.89 (402 reviews)
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Customers rave about the garage’s friendly, polite team and consistently quick, efficient MOTs and services. Reviewers frequently mention clear communication, honest advice, fair pricing, same‑day turnarounds and convenient extras like reminders and pick‑up/drop‑off. A very small number of complaints cite poor communication or unresolved repairs (including one low‑score review about pricing), but these are rare against the largely glowing feedback.
Vehicle Service Centre Ltd
Physical Garage
Unit 3, Inwood Business Park, Whitton Road, Hounslow, TW3 2EB
Vehicle Service Centre Ltd - Safe Cars, Happy Families Trusted by 350 + customers with 5-star reviews | RAC Approved | AA Certified Tired of dealer prices that shock you? Fed up with long wait times? We get it. At Vehicle Service Centre, we believe maintaining your car should give you confidence not stress. • Save up to 30% off dealer prices without sacrificing quality. We update your service history online for BMW, Mercedes, and Audi, seamlessly adding our work to your official records after every service • Get your service booked within 24 hours, not weeks • Enjoy FREE vehicle pick-up and drop-off* • Drive Now, Pay Later avai
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£74.99
4.61 (353 reviews)
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Customers overwhelmingly praise friendly, professional and knowledgeable staff (several reviewers name Raj), fast turnarounds, convenient online booking and clear communication including progress updates and videos. A minority report serious issues: long waits or missed appointments, booking miscommunications, unexpected or high charges and occasional unfinished or disputed repairs, which account for most of the one‑star complaints.
Stellantis &You West London
Physical Garage
634 Chiswick High Road, London, W4 5RY
Stellantis &You UK is the manufacturer owned dealer group with 66 franchised locations situated nationwide. With many years’ experience and factory-trained technicians, you'll get an excellent and affordable, service, MOT or repair so you can have added peace of mind that your vehicle is in safe hands.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£99
4.78 (67 reviews)
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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, repeatedly praising friendly, professional staff, prompt and well‑organised service, clear communication (including video explanations), quick MOTs and handy extras like valets and comfortable waiting facilities — several reviews even name staff such as Andrew, Sidrah, Daniel and Zahair. A minority of strongly negative comments point to booking failures or late confirmations, acceptance of cars they apparently don't service (Kia/Skoda), unrefunded charges and poor follow‑up on repair quotes, which are the main operational weaknesses.
LLAXA Garage Ltd
Physical Garage
15 Maswell Park Rd, Right next to Hounslow railway station., Hounslow, TW3 2DL
Why is the MOT Test Necessary? Several of our patrons often ask why an MOT check is necessary. If you also have a similar query, read along. Often, after 3 years of continued use, the roadworthiness of your vehicle diminishes. Several parts ensuring safety and proper emission may start to wear out, which can put you and others on the road at risk unwittingly. When you bring your car to our facility for MOT Redditch, a tester will check if these parts are in order to make sure you are plying the roads in compliance with the environmental and safety standards.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£54.99
4.52 (54 reviews)
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Most reviewers praise the garage for fast, friendly and professional MOTs and servicing, often citing quick turnaround, easy online booking and good value. Frequent strengths mentioned are polite staff, clear phone/WhatsApp communication, helpful explanations and reliable workmanship that encourages repeat bookings. A minority report serious problems — missed or late contact, scheduling mix‑ups, requests for cash, scratched cars or safety lapses (e.g. loose tyres) — so while feedback is largely positive, consistency and customer‑service handling appear to vary.
AUTO ACCIDENT REPAIR CENTRE LIMITED
Physical Garage
UNIT 2, THE FREEHOLD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, AMBERLEY WAY, HOUNSLOW, TW4 6BX
Auto Accident Repair Centre Limited is a independent garage who have been operating for many years. Our highly trained and friendly mechanics are always on hand to help with your mechanical needs. We provide MOTs, car servicing and general car repairs to the motorists of Hounslow
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£99
5 (2 reviews)
Eurojap Autos Limited
Physical Garage
51 Yard Salisbury Road, Beavers Lane, Hounslow, TW4 7NW
We are a team of passionate and experienced individuals who are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest quality vehicles and services. Our automotive trading experience has been in the automotive industry for several years and we have established a solid reputation for ourselves as a trusted and reliable dealership. We take pride in offering a wide selection of vehicles from some of the top brands in the market. At our dealership, we understand that buying a car can be a significant investment for our customers. That’s why we strive to make the process as easy and stress-free as possible. Our knowledgeable and friendly staff w
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£69
4.84 (24 reviews)
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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, repeatedly praising friendly, professional staff (several name Yasir), fair and often low prices, quick turnaround on services and MOTs, and clear communication. Many mention value for money, reliable workmanship, helpful advice and conveniences like collection/delivery or Blue Light discounts. Only occasional negatives appear — one customer was still waiting for the job to be completed and a few reviews offer little detail.
Rygor Auto Heathrow
Physical Garage
Green Lane, Hounslow, TW4 6BT
You deserve the best care for your vehicle. We understand how important your car is to you and know that you’ll expect the highest possible service every time you visit us. Rest assured that only the scheduled parts will be replaced, and you will always be given written confirmation of the work done.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£130
4.25 (6 reviews)
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Customers largely praise the garage for friendly, attentive staff (frequent mention of Mo and Salma Malik), clear communication, useful advice and tidy cars after service. However, a minority report inconsistency — long waits even when cars are ready, minor facility issues (coffee machine out of order) and one serious complaint about minimal work and missing paperwork, suggesting quality control varies.
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 to be a better driver
Whether you’re driving in Hounslow 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.
