Every 2 years is the general manufacteur recommendation. Many organisations recommend a yearly check to ensure it’s still working efficiently.
Cars built before 2014 usually take R134A. After 2017, it’s almost always R1234YF. Between 2014–2016, it varies. We can check for you with your reg.
Around 45 to 60 minutes, depending on the system and type of gas.
No. Air con checks and recharges aren’t included in MOTs or standard services. That’s why they’re often overlooked.
Absolutely. Air con produces dry, warm air that clears windows far quicker than regular blowers.
We perform a vacuum test to check for obvious leaks. If we spot something, we’ll let you know before adding gas.
It’s not recommended. DIY kits can cause overfilling, and if there’s a leak, you might lose all your gas — and your money.
Yes. If your system is low on gas, it works harder and uses more fuel. A regas keeps it running efficiently.
Yes! That’s a sign of bacterial build-up. Whilst not part of the air con regas process, this can be solved by asking for an air con clean / service as part of the process.
They do and in EVs, the air con also helps cool the battery. Keeping it maintained helps preserve charging speed and battery life.
