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Car Check Centre
Physical Garage
17 Stonefield Close, South Ruislip, HA4 0XT
Car Check Center is an independent garage that strives to work on the virtues of Professionalism, Quality and Honesty. Based in South Ruislip, our garage is power-packed with all the needed facilities ranging from highly-skilled technicians and super-efficient equipment to state-of-the-art premises, making us the best choice for handling all your car-related needs. We offer a plethora of services that include MOT - IV, Repairs, Servicing, Maintenance, Tyres, Bodywork, Batteries, Exhaust, Gearboxes, Clutches and much more. Our friendly and experienced technicians are up-to-date with their knowledge of the latest technology, making them perfect
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£78
4.75 (130 reviews)
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The vast majority of reviewers praise the garage for friendly, professional and efficient service—fast MOTs, clear explanations and competitive pricing are mentioned repeatedly. Customers frequently highlight helpful, flexible staff (same‑day bookings, pick‑up/drop‑off and personalised attention) and an honest, trustworthy approach. A minority report issues such as poor communication or missing service paperwork, one safety-related incident (missing cap/unlocked car) and unexpected VAT-related charges, so it’s sensible to ask for a written estimate and a basic service report.
Ruislip Services LTD
Physical Garage
3 & 5 Station Approach, Ruislip, London, HA4 6RU
We are a one stop shop for all your motoring needs. We offer a wide range of vehicle maintenance and repair From Annual MOT and Services, to Tyres, Clutch, Timing belts, Brakes, Exhaust, Bodywork and much more. We are proud to be a Timing Chain/Belt Specialist across All Makes of cars. If it is complicated JLR engine or The New Ford Wet Timing Belts, even your German BMWs, Mercedes and Audi Timing Chains/Belts, as well as French cars and other makes, We are well experienced and equipped with the latest Timing tools and Diagnostic Machines to tackle and deliver to your Vehicle's needs with great quality. We offer the best repairs, at grea
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£80
4.86 (35 reviews)
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Customers repeatedly praise the garage for fast, professional and friendly work, clear communication (many mention personalised videos) and honest, knowledgeable staff—Imran and Ahmad are often singled out. Frequent strengths are speedy MOTs and services, competitive pricing versus larger chains, transparent explanations and the ability to fit customers in at short notice. A few isolated negatives mention budget tyres fitted without explicit discussion and one allegation of high‑pressure upselling, so those issues may be worth checking but appear uncommon.
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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