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M T S Motors Ltd
Physical Garage
28/29 KENNINGTON ROAD, NUFFIELD INDUSTRIAL EST, POOLE, BH17 0GF
We are a family run, independent garage based in Poole, specialising in French cars. Established in 1991, we excel in providing services specifically for Citroen, Peugeot and Renault as well as being able to perform all our services on all popular passenger and light commercial vehicles. Here at MTS Motors, we are a friendly team of highly skilled motor technicians, who pride ourselves on quality, with customer service at the heart of our values. As a ‘Buy with confidence’,'WHICH' and Auto Care Trading Standards approved garage, we hope to be your number one choice for your car repairs and servicing in the Dorset Area.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£139
4.83 (343 reviews)
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Customers overwhelmingly praise MTS Motors — most reviews are five‑star and highlight trustworthiness, friendly knowledgeable staff, and fast, professional MOTs and repairs. Frequent strengths are clear communication, convenient collection/return and loan‑car options, fair pricing and specialist expertise (notably with French cars), which generates many long‑term, repeat customers. A small minority report issues such as unclear invoices or a promised courtesy car not being available, and occasional follow‑ups after a service, but these complaints are rare compared with the positive feedback.
OAKDALE GARAGE POOLE LTD
Physical Garage
347 WIMBORNE ROAD, OAKDALE BEHIND ESSO, POOLE, BH15 3ED
Oakdale Garage has been owned by the current management since 1997. Our friendly team have a total of over 90 combined years experience in the motor industry, and we pride ourselves on being able to offer customers a wide range of garage services, dealing with all makes and models. We provide support to all customers in Oakdale, Stanley Green, Longfleet, Sterte in the Poole areas.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£129
4.8 (293 reviews)
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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, repeatedly praising friendly, honest and knowledgeable staff, good communication, quick turnaround for MOTs and services, reasonable prices and handy collection/delivery — many report becoming long‑term, repeat customers. The main recurring gripe is the online booking/appointment handling: a small number of reviewers experienced cancelled or double‑booked slots and missed calls, which undermined an otherwise reliable service.
Simply Automotive Ltd
Physical Garage
27 Balena Close, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7EB
Vehicle repairs Poole- why choose us? We understand our customers can be busy in the daytime, we offer a 24-hour online booking for MOT’s. When we send you your MOT reminder, you can book in on your phone in just a few seconds. We will text you confirmation, to let you know we have your booking in our diary. Simply Automotive also offer a full servicing and vehicle repairs service at our workshop in Poole. As a family run business, customer service is an absolute priority, and we pride ourselves on keeping you on the road. With clearly costed quotes and itemised invoices for all work carried out, you are in safe hands. Spread the cost of yo
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£80
4.94 (89 reviews)
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Customers rave about the garage’s friendly, knowledgeable team and consistently quick, professional MOTs and servicing. Regularly mentioned strengths are easy online booking, clear communication and updates, competitive pricing, same‑day repairs and helpful extras like collection/delivery or loan cars. Negative comments are rare but include occasional delays caused by manufacturer parts (e.g. BMW) and the odd mixed rating or difficulty finding the location.
DORSET RESPONSE - MOBILE MECHANIC
Mobile Mechanic
Unit 1 Sovereign Business Park,, 48 Willis Way,, Poole,, BH16 5LU
At Dorset Response we offer brake repairs, routine car servicing, alternator and starter motor replacement as well as jump starts and replacement batteries. We operate small vans alongside fully equipped response bikes to aid in avoiding heavy summer traffic. We have been serving both NHS staff and police staff for many years. Staff are uniformed and wear body cameras for the safety of our customers and staff.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£60
5 (27 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise the garage for prompt, honest and professional mobile service, frequently mentioning James by name. Common strengths are clear communication, rapid turnaround (often same- or next-day), competitive pricing and a friendly, knowledgeable approach. There are no recurring negatives — only occasional minor delays (for example due to weather), which reviewers say were well explained.
AJU
Physical Garage
11 Allens Lane, Poole, BH16 5DA
We undertake all works from vehicle servicing, suspension changes, transmission changes/upgrades, Full Engine builds and even full car builds. Whatever you need we can either do the work for you or supply the parts for you to do it yourself. We will even help with advise along the way if you are doing the build yourself. We are a Family run company which has been established since 2015. We specialise in Motorsport Preparation, Performance/upgraded part fitting and general car maintenance with servicing, General Car repairs and MOTs. We have been competing in motorsport for over 25 years in different forms from Karting to Circuit racing. We
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£70
5 (24 reviews)
Pottery Service Station & MOT
Physical Garage
228 Ringwood Rd, Parkstone, Poole, BH14 0RS
The mechanics at our workshop have over 40 years of experience between them. They are dedicated to providing high-quality repairs to keep you safe, first time, every time as well as conducting your annual MOT. Whether you're coming in for a yearly MOT, routine service or a sudden repair, we promise that you will be completely satisfied with our work. We provide 12-month /12,000 mile warranties with most of our services for your peace of mind. We do have a courtesy car available for a small fee - subject to availability.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£69
4.99 (38 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise the Pottery Service Station for friendly, helpful staff, fast same‑day MOTs and repairs, clear communication and honest, well‑priced work. A few reviewers mention occasional delays when specialist parts are needed or that an MOT once failed, but say these issues are explained and resolved promptly, so complaints are rare.
R B Autocare Ltd
Physical Garage
Unit 8 Manor Park, 35 Willis Way, Poole, BH15 3SZ
Does your car need servicing? Is your van needing a new clutch? Is it time for your vehicle's MOT? If you answered 'Yes' to any of these questions, then you should call R B Autocare who have more than 23 years of experience in providing garage and motor services to private and business customers throughout Poole and the surrounding areas.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£90
4.89 (50 reviews)
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Reviews are overwhelmingly positive — customers repeatedly praise Bob and his team for friendly, honest, high-quality work, quick turnaround and convenient collection-and-delivery, with many citing long-term loyalty and good value. The few negatives are rare: one cancelled appointment, an unexplained price increase and occasional comments that an MOT-only service felt pricey. Overall, reliability, clear communication and trustworthiness are the strengths most often mentioned.
POOLE BAY MOTORS LIMITED
Physical Garage
NORTH LODGE ROAD, PARKSTONE, POOLE, BH14 9BB
Established in 2010, Poole Bay Garage has become one of the most highly respected garages in Poole and Bournemouth. We’re a family-run business where our customers are made to feel welcome – you can relax in the knowledge that when you bring your car to Poole Bay Garage, it is in good hands. We carry out all jobs to the highest standard and our aim is to provide you with quality work and 100% peace of mind.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£69.99
4.86 (24 reviews)
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Customers praise the garage for efficient, friendly, professional and honest service, often citing quick MOTs, clear communication and helpful staff (several reviews name Alex and Paul). Many note good value, reliable repairs, accommodating last‑minute work, loan cars and a willingness to go the extra mile. A small number reported a COVID‑related cancellation or occasional minor inconvenience, but the feedback is overwhelmingly favourable.
Hamworthy Car Centre
Physical Garage
1 rigler road, hamworthy, Poole, BH15 4BN
Hamworthy Car Centre are an independent garage in Hamworthy Poole we are on the approach road to the twin sails lifting bridge. We have been established since 1992 and are a family run Business. We have our own onsite workshop with Fully Qualified Main Dealer Trained technicians for your piece of mind.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£60
4.82 (34 reviews)
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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, praising a professional, friendly family-run team that delivers honest, reliable workmanship, clear communication and good value. Reviewers frequently mention easy online booking, quick turnaround, helpful staff (often going above and beyond), courtesy cars and repeat recommendations. A few negatives crop up — isolated non‑responses or problems with a third‑party booking service, and some customers find the 5pm closing time restrictive.
Rentech Garage Ltd
Physical Garage
Unit 22, Holton Road, Poole, BH16 6LT
Welcome to Rentech Garage Ltd in Poole. We are a local, independent garage, serving Poole, Wareham and the surrounding area. We are a Bosch Car Service Centre which means all parts fitted come with a nationwide 12000 mile or 12 month guarantee (whichever is sooner).
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£70
4.67 (29 reviews)
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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, repeatedly praising fast, professional work, clear communication and friendly staff. Common strengths mentioned are on‑time MOTs and services, an immaculate workshop, useful video reports that reassure customers and convenient collection/drop‑off when it runs smoothly. The main criticisms concern booking/collection mix‑ups — including one case where the car wasn’t collected and the MOT lapsed — and occasional post‑service hiccups like unresolved engine warnings.
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 Poole 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.
