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TAYLOR AUTOS
Physical Garage
READING ARCH ROAD, REDHILL, RH1 1HG
Based in Redhill and serving all parts of the surrounding Surrey area including Reigate, Taylor Autos is a fully independent garage that has been trading since the 1980’s. We operate from a fully equipped workshop on Reading Arch Road where we have dedicated MOT testing facilities, our own bodyshop for accident repair work and equipment for car servicing requirements on all manufacturer makes and models.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£69.99
4.91 (309 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise Taylor Autos for friendly, honest service, clear communication and competitive pricing, often citing quick turnarounds and simple online booking. Many single out Brian and his team as trustworthy, professional and good at explaining work and costs, which drives strong repeat custom and recommendations. Negative remarks are rare — a handful note short‑staffing or routine MOT advisories — but these are described as minor and handled promptly.
Sussex Auto Care Ltd
Physical Garage
33 ormside Way, Holmethorpe Industrial Estate, Redhill, RH1 2LW
At Sussex Auto Care we go every step of the way to ensure a friendly and personable relationship with our customers as well as the professional maintenance and repair service you'd expect from our team of Automotive Technician accredited mechanics.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£55
4.73 (321 reviews)
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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, repeatedly praising fast, efficient MOTs and repairs, friendly knowledgeable staff and good communication. Many highlight short‑notice or next‑day availability, fair prices/value for money and useful extras like collection and delivery, which drives repeat visits and recommendations. A minority of reviews are strongly negative — citing poor phone response, unexpected or costly repairs, charges for unfinished work and even alleged vehicle damage — so there are a few notable outliers to be aware of.
Hendy Dacia Horley
Physical Garage
1 Bonehurst Road, Salfords, Horley, RH1 5ED
At Hendy dealerships across the South of England, we offer everything aftersales. We want you to enjoy many years of happy motoring. We understand the importance of keeping your vehicle on the road and how much you rely on your chosen means of transportation, which is why our comprehensive aftersales offering ensures that we treat your vehicle as if it's our own.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£89
4.96 (7 reviews)
Hendy Ford Redhill
Physical Garage
Brighton Road, Redhill, RH1 1SJ
At Hendy dealership across the South of England, we offer everything aftersales. We want you to enjoy many years of happy motoring. We understand the importance of keeping your vehicle on the road and how much you rely on your chosen means of transportation, which is why our comprehensive aftersales offering ensures that we treat your vehicle as if it's our own.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£89
4.58 (10 reviews)
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Most reviewers praise the garage for friendly, helpful staff, efficient MOTs and servicing, clear explanations and transparent pricing — customers also appreciated the video precheck, willingness to take short‑notice bookings and working air conditioning. However, one strongly negative review describes repeated delays, unfinished work (brake fluid not changed) and poor communication with a demand for extra payment, indicating occasional lapses in reliability and customer care.
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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