Air Con Re-gas in Abbotskerswell

Abbotskerswell is a village near Newton Abbot, reached by narrow country lanes and used by many commuters. A warm car on a long drive through those lanes is no fun, and a failing air con often shows itself just when you need it.

Automaster sits at Longcombe Cross near Totnes, and drivers from the countryside and nearby towns come to us for air con re-gas. We look after petrol and diesel vehicles of all makes and models.

Is my car's air con ready for the commute?

Start with a simple test: switch it on and see how cold the air gets, and how quickly. Gas leaves a system slowly, so performance fades by degrees and you may not notice until it is clearly poor.

Commuters from Abbotskerswell who use the car daily often spot the change early, which is helpful because acting sooner is simpler.

• Air that is not cold
• Slow to cool the cabin
• A musty smell when it starts
• Compressor noise

What is included when you re-gas an air con system?

There are four parts to the service. We remove the old gas, then vacuum the system and check it for leaks. Oil and dye are added to the system, and new gas is put in before the temperature is checked.

Each step has a purpose, and together they mean the system is refilled properly rather than just topped up.

What is the difference between R134a and R1234yf?

R134a is the older refrigerant. R1234yf is the newer gas fitted to more recent cars, typically from around 2017 onward, so check your own car rather than assuming. The label under the bonnet or the handbook shows which one it uses, and the gases cannot be swapped.

Pricing is from £50 for R134a and from £99 for R1234yf.

What if there is a leak in the system?

Because systems lose gas slowly, a small loss is normal over the years. A badly leaking system is different, since a re-gas will not last on it. The leak check in the service is there to show which situation you are in.

Between services, run the air con regularly all year to help keep it healthy.

Where do I bring my car from Abbotskerswell?

Bring it to Automaster at Longcombe Cross near Totnes. Drivers from Newton Abbot, Milber, Bickington and Liverton come here too.

The R134a re-gas is a turn-up, while-you-wait service with no booking needed. For R1234yf, use the quote form or call the quote line first.