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Vertu Vauxhall Macclesfield
Physical Garage
Lyme Green Business Park, 7 Brindley Way, Macclesfield, SK11 0TB
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
4.39 (173 reviews)
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Customers largely praise friendly, helpful staff, clear communication (frequently via video health checks), quick drop‑offs and good value, with complimentary washes and an organised booking process often singled out. However, many reviewers also report long waits or missed time slots, unexpected or inflated extra charges, aggressive upselling/scare tactics around MOTs and occasional failures to send promised videos or documentation. Most ratings are positive with numerous five‑star reports, but a vocal minority raise serious trust and pricing concerns that prospective customers should note.
Vertu BYD Ford authorised Citroen Macclesfield
Physical Garage
Lyme Green Business Park, Winterton Way, Macclesfield, SK11 0LP
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
4.83 (59 reviews)
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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, awarding mostly top scores and frequently commending the garage’s professionalism and value. Reviewers highlight friendly, helpful staff, clear communication, fast, well‑organised MOTs/services, transparent pricing and useful video health checks — often with a complimentary wash/valet. Issues are uncommon but include one strong allegation of an unnecessary repair recommendation, occasional delays or missed free valets when work runs late, and limited on‑site parking.
RRG Toyota Macclesfield
Physical Garage
Hibel Road, Macclesfield, SK10 2AB
RRG’s technicians are trained to give your vehicle all the love and attention it deserves. Our Toyota dealerships will be happy to arrange an MOT for your Toyota vehicle. Our technicians will check various key areas during each test, such as your car’s steering and suspension, fuel system and registration plate. You’ll also receive a free and exhaustive visual safety report which covers 37 individual checks.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£112
4.8 (10 reviews)
Macclesfield Car Sales
Physical Garage
Unit 4 Melville Rd,, Macclesfield, SK10 2BN
Car repair and maintenance
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£72
4.75 (22 reviews)
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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, praising friendly, helpful staff, clear communication and quick, affordable work — common highlights are fast MOTs and air‑con re‑gasses, prompt parts supply and the availability of a loan car. Many note fair pricing and efficient turnarounds with personalised service. Criticisms are rare but include a lengthy wait/failed job and one instance where modern diagnostic kit couldn’t read an older vehicle, suggesting occasional delays or equipment limits.
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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