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HADLOW STAIR GARAGE
Physical Garage
130 VALE ROAD, TONBRIDGE, TN9 1SP
Hadlow Stair Garage is based in the centre of Tonbridge, ideal for dropping your car off and shopping in Tonbridge or dropping of prior to catching a train to work. Hadlow Stair Garage offer all types of MOT, Servicing and Repair work and they are a friendly family run business with fair pricing. Hadlow Stair Garage has been established since 1998, formerly along the Hadlow Road close to the Hadlow Stair.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£79.99
4.91 (439 reviews)
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Customers rave about the friendly, trustworthy team who explain work clearly, give sensible options and often go the extra mile — same‑day turnarounds, collection/drop‑off and complimentary washes are frequently praised. The garage is repeatedly lauded for efficient, good‑value MOTs and servicing and inspires long‑term loyalty; minor negatives mentioned include occasional difficulty getting through by phone, busy booking slots and rare parts delays.
Horsepower Motor Centre
Physical Garage
Unit 1 Sovereign Way, Tonbridge, TN9 1RH
Kent's Leading Used Car Retailer & Vehicle Repair Centre. Experts in automotive repairs and maintenance from tyres, brakes, exhausts, MOT testing, car servicing to air conditioning. Hundreds of tyres in-stock on-site from leading manufacturers including Pirelli, Goodyear, Michelin, Continental and Dunlop. Free collection and delivery, free loan cars, free wi-fi & refreshments in our showroom as well as a free courtesy clean of your vehicle when booked in for a service or more. Award winning retailer of used vehicles, AutoTrader 'Highly Rated' and CarGurus 'Top Rated Dealer' for both 2018, 2019, 2020 & 2021!
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£105.99
4.83 (364 reviews)
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Customers rave about the garage, repeatedly praising friendly, knowledgeable staff, clear communication and honest, trustworthy advice. Reviewers frequently mention useful extras like inspection videos, quick MOTs, competitive pricing and helpful pick‑up/drop‑off that make the service efficient and reassuring. A few minor issues crop up — limited parking, the occasional unavailable loan car or small cleanliness gripe — and there is one serious complaint about windscreen damage and poor handling by management, but such negatives are rare amid the overwhelmingly positive feedback.
H&E Auto's
Mobile Mechanic
152, Hectorage Road, Tonbridge, TN9 2DS
Welcome to H&E Auto's Mobile Mechanic – Trusted Local Experts in MOT & Servicing. With experience in the motor trade, H&E Auto's has built a strong reputation for reliability, honesty, and quality workmanship. We proudly serve our local community, offering affordable vehicle servicing and MOT's without compromising on quality. Our qualified team is dedicated to keeping your vehicle running smoothly, whether you need a routine service, an MOT test, or minor repairs. We're known for our great value for money, transparent pricing, and commitment to customer satisfaction.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£99
5 (4 reviews)
Power Service Ari Ltd
Physical Garage
Cross at Hand Garage, Maidstone Rd, Staplehurst, TN12 0RH
At Power Service Ari, we pride ourselves on the fact that we have a lot of experience with all cars and the most talented mechanics with over 15 years of experience to carry out your chosen services or repairs. We are the most reliable garage with the right tools and the experience to maintain all brands of vehicles to an excellent standard. We check the car by specification in as many places as it takes so they are safe to be on the road. We have great experience in brakes, disc and with any spare parts from Power Service Ari which we place in the car we give you a written guarantee
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£60
4.97 (28 reviews)
Mill Garage-Kent
Physical Garage
Watts Cross, London Road, Kent, TN11 9NB
Whether you need an MOT and Service or have been unfortunate enough to have had an accident in your pride and joy, Mill Garage can make sure your vehicle is fully taken care of by one of our extensively trained and careful technicians.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£69.95
4.83 (26 reviews)
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Reviews praise the garage for friendly, honest and efficient service, competitive pricing, quick turnaround and clear communication, with many five-star ratings and repeat customers recommending it. Common strengths mentioned are good value for money, knowledgeable staff, trustworthy advice, thorough workmanship and helpful extras such as organising MOTs or providing a courtesy car. Weaknesses are rare but include one COVID-19‑related cancelled booking, a single report of an incomplete “full service” (only oil and filter) and occasional remarks that communication could be clearer.
Hendy Ford Tonbridge
Physical Garage
Avebury Avenue, Tonbridge, TN9 1TN
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
4.67 (22 reviews)
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Most reviewers rave about friendly, knowledgeable staff, clear communication and good value, often praising efficient drop‑off/pick‑up, thorough workmanship and helpful explanations from technicians. A smaller number describe serious administrative problems—especially when using the Book My Garage route—including missed bookings or collections, poor follow‑up, and disputes over upfront part payments or costly quotes.
Hendy Peugeot Vauxhall Tonbridge
Physical Garage
Tudeley Ln, Tonbridge,, TN11 0QN
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
4.63 (6 reviews)
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Reviews are largely positive, with several five-star ratings and customers saying they would return or recommend the garage. Frequent strengths mentioned are friendly, professional and accommodating staff, speedy and efficient MOTs and services, and helpful follow-up about any issues. One reviewer criticised poor communication and inconsistent closing times, saying they were left waiting, had to take a taxi and won’t use the garage again.
Approved cars Isuzu and repairs services
Physical Garage
Units 1, 2 & 3, 49 Branbridges Road, East Peckham, TN12 5HD
We provide one of best services for MOT tests at our Garage in East Peckham. By using highly experienced staff and equipment you can be assured your car is in good hands to be inspected.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£140
4.63 (32 reviews)
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Most customers are highly positive, praising friendly, professional staff (several name-check James and Michael), prompt, efficient MOTs and repairs, and generally good value. Reviewers often mention helpfulness, comfortable waiting facilities and repeat visits or recommendations. The main negatives relate to booking/price issues via Book My Garage — inaccurate quotes and unexpected extra charges — plus occasional long waits, poor communication and one report that the centre couldn’t perform an MOT; a few also noted the lack of refreshments.
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 Tonbridge 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.
