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Here at Auto Safety Centre we have the expertise to offer you a full and comprehensive repair service covering MOT, Servicing, Tyres, Clutches and Exhaust throughout Merseyside. We can guide you through the options for repairing your vehicle and in choosing the right options for your driving habits and conditions. We supply tyres from all the leading manufacturers. Latest diagnostic equipment. Hybrid and electric vehicle qualified. Family run business and excellent local reputation.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£75
4.88 (239 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise this garage for its friendly, helpful staff, transparent pricing, and efficient turnaround times, with many noting they return year after year across multiple vehicles. Communication is a particular highlight, with several reviewers appreciating being kept informed promptly when additional work was needed, along with clear explanations and fair quotes. No notable weaknesses emerged from recent reviews, reflecting a strong and well-deserved reputation for trustworthy, no-fuss service.
IC Automotive Ltd specialises in vehicle servicing, repairs, MOT testing, diagnostics, and a wide range of car maintenance for all makes and models. As a trusted garage serving drivers across St Helens and the wider Merseyside area, we are committed to delivering reliable, high-quality workmanship. Using modern diagnostic equipment and fully qualified technicians, we ensure every vehicle is maintained and repaired to the highest standards. We pride ourselves on honest advice and transparent pricing, with no hidden costs — just clear, straightforward service you can rely on.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£80 - £120
4.81 (231 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise this garage for its friendly, welcoming staff, clear communication, and fair, competitive pricing, with many returning regulars and word-of-mouth recommendations highlighting the trust it has built locally. Work is carried out efficiently, with quick turnaround times and a courtesy call when vehicles are ready to collect. One reviewer mentioned a minor issue with price confirmation, suggesting the garage may occasionally benefit from clearer upfront cost communication, though this was raised by just a single customer and was resolved without difficulty.
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Haydock Lane, Haydock Industrial Estate, St Helens, WA11 9UY
Looking for great value van or car servicing? Need a reliable MOT test centre? We are specialists offering van and car servicing and MOTs at great prices. We pride ourselves on our excellent service and our trained mechanics will be happy to answer all of your questions regardless of your vehicle make or model.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£125
4.72 (69 reviews)
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Most customers praise the friendly, helpful staff and straightforward booking process, with several describing the communication and overall service as excellent. However, a few reviewers have run into booking issues, with appointments made online not matching actual availability at the garage, and one customer struggled to locate the premises; addressing the syncing between the online booking system and in-branch scheduling could help avoid this inconvenience for future customers.
Helpful, friendly staff, excellent communication.
I went to the location as described and there is building at all for this company? What a waste of time waiting.
Reply from Servicing Pro By VNW Ltd
HI i am sorry you could not find our building but it is clearly marked and big signs all around the building .You can actually see us from the A580 clearly.
Booked my car in for MOT on book my garage at local place. Chose date and time on the website. Got a (very polite) email from the garage advising that they didnt have any availability for an MOT despite having had the appointment I selected and multiple other slots on the website. Dont know if its the garage not keeping availability up to date or book my garage not updating their website but either way not very convenient. Have gone elsewhere.
Reply from Servicing Pro By VNW Ltd
Hi sorry we could not fit you in on the day you wanted. We have took your comments on board and have acted on them .
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Broken air conditioning makes your car unpleasant to drive and can also be dangerous, as it can lead to dehydration. If you need an air con regas, but don't have time to take your car into a local garage, consider booking an appointment with a mobile mechanic. They come and complete the work at a time and place that best suits you.
Here are just a few ways a mobile air con regas can benefit you:
Convenience - Rather than having to find time to take your car to a garage and then trying to keep your life on track without it, you can have your air con regas completed at a location that works best for you. This could be your driveway or a car park at work during your normal day. This helps you avoid disruption.
Flexibility - You may be able to book a mobile air con regas on a weekend, evening or even overnight, depending on the mobile mechanics in your area. If your schedule doesn’t really accommodate maintenance at a traditional garage, this can make your life easier.
Transparency - You get to see what is happening during your mobile air con regas at all times. This makes it easier to trust the quality of the work and gives you the peace of mind that all the checks have been completed to the highest standard.
Cheaper - A mobile air con regas involves less overhead costs and expenses, so they are often at least competitively priced against, if not cheaper than most local garages.
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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You may live within walking distance of a garage which offers most of the services you need. However, by sticking with the nearest garage in Saint Helens you could be missing out on a better deal. What if a garage with a collection / drop off service or courtesy car could do the same job at a good price, without the inconvenience of losing your car for the duration of the repair? BookMyGarage allows you to search for local garages which offer this facility, and compare their prices, all in one session.
