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J and M Automotive Ltd

Unit E, Marshgate Trading Estate, Hitcham Road, Taplow, Maidenhead, SL6 0LX

244 Reviews

91.71% Completion Rate

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Well established family business.Quality work - guaranteed !

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A:£72

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SGT

Old Station Yard, Taplow, Maidenhead, SL6 0NU

238 Reviews

93.63% Completion Rate

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Top Tier Garage

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Contactless Collection & ReturnExemplary customer service
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Opening Hours

Monday - Thursday: 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A:£65

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G W MOTOR COMPANY Ltd

OLD STATION YARD, TAPLOW, MAIDENHEAD, SL6 0NU

138 Reviews

86.93% Completion Rate

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Independent family run garageEstablished since the 1980'sMOTs carried out to VOSA standards
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Opening Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A:£72

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HiQ Tyres & Autocare Maidenhead (Barnside Motors)

High Street, Cookham, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 9SF

448 Reviews

97.2% Completion Rate

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12 months guaranteeRMI approved garage
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Opening Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A:£59 - £69

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Drivetech Autos Ltd - Maidenhead

Unit 1 Clivemont Road, Cordwallis Tradining, Maidenhead, SL6 7BU

26 Reviews

78.95% Completion Rate

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Over 20 Years ExperienceVauxhall, BMW, Mini & Hyundai Experts
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Opening Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A:£55.99

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S&M AUTOS LTD

186 Bath Road, 186 Bath Road, SL6 4LB

46 Reviews

80.59% Completion Rate

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Hybrid Vehicle SpecialistTYRES

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday: 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A:£99

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Newman's of Maidenhead

69 Courthouse Road, Maidenhead, SL6 6JA

1 Reviews

85.71% Completion Rate

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Opening Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A:£99

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How does car air conditioning work?

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.

Why is air conditioning important?

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.

What is an air conditioning system recharge/re-gas?

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.

What is an air conditioning system service?

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.

What causes air conditioning problems?

 

  • Insufficient or old refrigerant.
  • Low system pressure, typically caused by a leak or the failure of a component.
  • Lack of use can place unexpected stress on components when the system is eventually turned on.
  • The build-up of bacteria can make the air from your air conditioning system unhealthy.

 

What are the possible signs that a car needs an air conditioning service and recharge/re-gas?

 

  • If warm air is blowing out of the vents.
  • When the air conditioner only intermittently functions correctly.
  • Foul smells emanating from the air conditioning vents are signs that mould and bacteria have infested the air conditioning system.

 

How long does an air conditioning recharge/re-gas and service take?

 

  • A recharge takes about an hour; a service can take up to an hour.

 

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What do you need from your garage?

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 Maidenhead. 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.