Why should I service my air conditioning system?
Your air conditioning system, can, over the course of a year, lose around 15-20% of its refrigerant gas. This occurs due to the movement and vibration of your engine and its effect on the numerous O-ring joints in the system, which compensate for this movement. These joints can allow small amounts of gas and lubricant oil to escape as they flex, expand and contract.

Low levels of refrigerant gas and lubricant oil will cause your system to work harder to cool your car and increase your fuel consumption. As levels drop further, there is the risk of compressor failure due to insufficient lubrication. The typical cost of a replacement compressor is £200 - £400 plus labour for installation, and then the cost of recharging the system with gas and oil.

Your air conditioning is not part of your vehicle's service schedule. To greatly reduce the risk of problems with your air conditioning system, it is advisable to have it serviced on a regular basis, just as you do with your engine. You can also further reduce the risk of damage by ensuring you use the system regularly, whatever the weather; this helps to stop the O-ring joints drying out and corrosion developing in the system. Regular use will also reduce the likelihood of bad smells developing through bacterial and fungal growth in the system.

We recommend that your air conditioning is serviced every 2 years, and for vehicles over 6 years old every 12-18 months. Regular maintenance can save you from some very large bills!


Air Conditioning service costs £75.00 and includes:
* Visual inspection of compressor and mountings.
* Visual inspection of drive belts and re-tension as required.
* Visual inspection of condenser for damage and security.
* Visual inspection of condition and routing of all hoses and wiring.
* Charge system with leak detection dye and check for leaks.
* Check and top up compressor oil level.
* Recovery and safe disposal of existing refrigerant gas.
* Vacuum system to remove air and moisture.
* Recharge air conditioning refrigerant gas to correct level.
* Perform operational check to ensure no faults exist.

Air Conditioning Treatment £25.00
Specially formulated anti-bacterial deodoriser. Effectively destroys bacteria, mould and fungi which occur in A/C systems, especially when not used for long periods of time. Also eliminates any unpleasant odours and provides a pleasant apple fresh smell within the passenger cabin

Repairs
If your air conditioning system develops a problem (for example, a leaking component) and is left un-repaired, moisture can accumulate inside the system, leading to internal corrosion and ultimately more expense. If you know that your air conditioning is not working properly, it would certainly be wise to have it inspected sooner rather than later.