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Here at M & M Auto Repairs, we are a respected and trusted garage in Inverness that will complete any vehicle repairs that are affecting the running of your car, our garage has built up a large customer base of happy car drivers pleased with the received services and repairs conducted by our qualified mechanics. M & M Auto Repairs opened in 2002, and over the last 18 years has expanded and developed. Our facilities now enable us to offer our customers accurate and professional results, regardless of the service booked. You can be confident that with the use of the latest equipment and state of the art facilities, all our work will restore you
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£70
4.9 (586 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise this garage for its friendly, helpful staff and efficient turnaround times, with many highlighting the convenience of allocated time slots and straightforward booking process. Prices are frequently described as fair and competitive, often coming in below main dealer quotes. One reviewer mentioned that the phone and online booking process could benefit from a little more flexibility for specific queries, though this was an isolated observation and the vast majority found the overall experience seamless from start to finish.
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Unit 7b 3/5 Carsegate Road North, Inverness, IV3 8DU
Waterside Auto Services is operated by Malcolm Forsyth - fully qualified mechanic with 27 years experience in the trade.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£70
4.83 (31 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise this garage for its trustworthy, friendly staff who provide clear communication and take time to explain work thoroughly. The service is repeatedly described as quick and efficient, with particularly competitive pricing and a refreshing willingness to repair parts rather than automatically replacing them, saving customers significant money. Long-standing customers highlight their loyalty over many years, citing reliable MOT and servicing alongside excellent repair work.
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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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This might sound like a question with an obvious answer: you need a garage that can service or repair your car quickly and at a good price. But think again and you may realise there are other factors that affect your choice of garage in Inverness. If you need to bring your son or daughter with you when you take your car in, are there toys in the waiting room? If you’re dropping the car off between school and work, can you pick up a cup of coffee while you’re there? Might the garage even collect your car and drop it back at your house after the work is done? You can find answers to all these questions on BookMyGarage.
