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Premier Car Care
Physical Garage
UNITS 11 AND 12, WYNFORD INDUSTRIAL PARK, BELBINS, ROMSEY, SO51 0PW
PCC is a family run, friendly, no nonsense garage who take pride in being honest and caring toward their customers as well as their cars. Steve and the guys have many, many years of experience in all aspects of the car mending business, there isn't much we don't know or can't fix!
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£54
4.94 (218 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise Premier Car Care for being trustworthy, professional and friendly, with many highlighting the team's honest advice, transparent pricing and excellent communication throughout the service process. The convenient collection and delivery service is frequently mentioned as a standout feature, alongside efficient turnaround times and the garage's ability to explain technical issues clearly to customers who aren't car-savvy. Long-term customers express strong loyalty, with several stating they wouldn't trust their vehicles to anyone else and appreciate the personal, reliable service that sets PCC apart from larger chains.
RAY MEADER & SONS
Physical Garage
CRAMPMOOR GARAGE, Halterworth Lane, Romsey, SO51 9AN
Ray Meader & Sons was established in 1975 by Ray and Margaret Meader along with their son Roger. It is now on the 3rd generation of family members and will continue to offer a wide range of services including MOTs, vehicle diagnostics and servicing on all makes and models and electric vehicles by our fully qualified vehicle technicians.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£55
4.9 (129 reviews)
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Most reviewers praise the garage for friendly, trustworthy staff, clear communication, efficient same‑day MOTs and servicing, easy online booking and fair pricing, with many saying they’ll return. A minority mention issues — an automated booking mix‑up or an offhand/rude interaction, no customer waiting facilities and a desire for clearer work/checklist details — but these criticisms are uncommon against the overwhelmingly positive feedback.
P&B Autocentre
Physical Garage
Unit 2, Budds Lane Trading Estate, Romsey, SO51 0HA
P&B Autocentre is ideally situated in the heart of the Town at Budds Lane Trading Estate. It is a short walk form the Town Centre. If you live, or are shopping or working in Romsey you can drop off and collect your vehicle at a time convenient to you. Family owned business. Town Centre Location. Easy Access and Parking. All work is carried out to the highest standards and is competitively priced. Established for over 30 years Class 1V Mot Testing. Expert Tyre fitting advice and While you Wait fitting service available (subject to workload). Helpful, knowledgeable and experienced staff. Happy to advise on all repairs working to achieve a cost
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£75
4.75 (57 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise this garage for its quick turnaround times, efficient service, and excellent communication throughout the MOT and servicing process. The team earns particular recognition for being friendly, honest, and transparent about costs with no hidden extras, whilst offering competitive pricing and helpful advice without being pushy. The straightforward online booking system and convenient collection-and-return service also receive frequent commendation from satisfied customers.
CPG Auto Solutions
Physical Garage
Unit 6 Border Garage, Salisbury Road, West Wellow, SO51 6BW
Here at CPG we Service, Repair & MOT your Cars, Vans, SUVs & Light Commercials (LCVs) We also buy and sell selected used cars prepared in house and sold on our forecourt in a relaxed no pressure environment. We have a fantastic garage on the A36 in Wellow with great links to the New Forest, Totton, Romsey & Southampton
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£79
4.99 (26 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise CPG Auto for friendly, reliable and professional service, with near‑universal five‑star ratings and strong recommendations. Reviewers repeatedly mention Chris’s clear communication, quick turnaround, convenient pickup/drop‑off and competitive, transparent pricing as key strengths. There are almost no recurring negatives — only occasional minor timing delays that are usually flagged in advance — so most people say they’ll return.
Belbins Garage
Physical Garage
Unit 4 Belbins Business Park, Cupernham Lane, Romsey, Southampton, SO51 7JF
Customer Care is top priority. Example. Always helpful and reliable. Darren and all the Belbins staff go the extra mile to get any jobs done. Even get a free courtesy car! Belbins have carried out all the repairs on mine and my families cars since they opened and they have never let any of us down. Whether its getting me back on the road as quickly as possible. Formed in 2001
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£99
4.95 (20 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise the garage for friendly, efficient staff, good value and reliable, high-quality workmanship. Frequent positives include easy booking, quick turnaround, clear communication, collection/delivery and the availability of courtesy cars; the only recurring minor gripe is that a courtesy car wasn’t always an equivalent (manual vs automatic). Most reviews are five-star and recommend the garage as a trusted, go-to choice.
Romsey Garage Services Ltd
Physical Garage
unit 2 Romsey Car Centre, Budds Lane, Romsey, SO51 0HA
Romsey Garage Services has over 20 years experience operating with honesty and reliability providing MOTs and servicing.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£59.99
4.91 (35 reviews)
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Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with customers repeatedly praising friendly, honest and efficient MOTs and servicing. Frequent strengths mentioned are helpful reception staff, quick turnaround, clear communication, easy booking, competitive/transparent pricing (including a blue‑light discount), and convenient extras like pick‑ups/drop‑offs — many describe a family feel and say they wouldn’t go anywhere else. Criticisms are uncommon but include occasional lapses in repair updates and the odd surprise at final costs.
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 can you save money (and the environment) while you drive?
As every garage owner will tell you, there are some tried and tested ways to cut down on your petrol costs (and consumption) while you’re out and about in Romsey or beyond. One is to shut your windows. If you can hear that wind noise in your car it’s costing you more to drive. This is because the car becomes less aerodynamic and has to work harder to motor along. Removing a roof rack will improve your fuel efficiency for the same reason. Another useful tip is to combine short trips into one; each time you drive after your car has been parked for a while the engine will be cold and need to use a lot more fuel for the first 5 miles or so. If you do one trip from school drop-off to supermarket to office you’ll use far less fuel than if you do all those trips individually.
