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Eden Vauxhall Torbay
Physical Garage
Orchard Way, Torbay, TQ2 7FA
Established in 2008, we strive to create a better world of motoring and provide our customers with an unparalleled level of customer service. Each Eden dealership is well recognised and a reputed business in the communities in which we operate, in part due to having developed a culture which is demonstrably different from every other motor retailer. Our colleagues are empowered to be genuinely customer focused and reflect the company's values of openness, absolute integrity and flexibility.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£148
4.66 (69 reviews)
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Customers mostly praise Eden Vauxhall Torbay for friendly, helpful staff, clear communication and good value — common highlights are prompt turnaround, technician videos explaining issues and complimentary valets. A minority of reviews note weaknesses: inconsistent callbacks or booking handovers, paperwork delays, unclear or late quotes for advisories and a few isolated post‑service faults. Those negative experiences are relatively rare among many five‑star reports, but it’s sensible to confirm bookings and request written estimates for extra work.
Eden Hyundai Torbay
Physical Garage
184 Barton Hill Road, Torquay, TQ2 8HN
Established in 2008, we strive to create a better world of motoring and provide our customers with an unparalleled level of customer service. Each Eden dealership is well recognised and a reputed business in the communities in which we operate, in part due to having developed a culture which is demonstrably different from every other motor retailer. Our colleagues are empowered to be genuinely customer focused and reflect the company's values of openness, absolute integrity and flexibility.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£148
4.9 (27 reviews)
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Reviews repeatedly praise the garage for friendly, helpful and professional staff, clear communication and good value, with many customers noting thorough MOTs/servicing, complimentary valets, free health checks and helpful receptionists (plus useful video inspections). A few recurring negatives are limited on‑site parking, occasional lack of a loan car and the odd initial hiccup, but these are mentioned far less often than the positives.
Mallock Road Garage
Physical Garage
1a Mallock Road, Chelston, Torquay, TQ2 6AF
Local independent garage, servicing all makes and models. MOT, diagnostics, clutches, servicing and Motorbike MOT's all onsite.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£100
4.64 (29 reviews)
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Most customers praise the garage for friendly, helpful staff, clear communication and efficient, easy booking and turnaround — many highlight good value, competitive pricing and convenient pick‑up/drop‑off for MOTs and services, with numerous five‑star reviews. A small minority reported poor communication, missed collections or concerns about suggested repairs, so while feedback is overwhelmingly positive some reviewers recommend seeking a second opinion for additional work.
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 Torquay 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.
