Air Con Re-gas in Dawlish

Dawlish is known for the railway running along the sea wall, and for the busy visitor traffic that fills the A379 in the warmer months. Sitting in that queue with a warm cabin is no fun.

Automaster is a South Devon garage with full facilities for air con re-gas on every make and model of petrol and diesel car. We are at Longcombe Cross near Totnes, and drivers from Dawlish, Teignmouth, Newton Abbot, Stoke-in-Teignhead and Heathfield come to see us.

What are the warning signs of a failing car air con?

Think about the last time the cabin felt properly chilly. If that was a while ago, the gas may be low. The classic signs are easy to spot once you know them, and none of them tends to fix itself.

• The air is not cold
• It takes a long time to cool the car
• There is a musty smell
• The compressor is noisy

What are the four steps of a re-gas?

First comes removal of the old gas. Next the system is vacuumed and checked for leaks. Oil and dye are then added to the system. The last step is adding new gas and checking the temperature.

Each stage has a purpose. Removing the old gas and vacuuming the system matter just as much as the new gas, because the vacuum step is where we check for leaks before anything is put back in.

Does my car use R134a or R1234yf?

R134a is the older refrigerant. R1234yf is the newer one, fitted to more recent cars, typically from around 2017 onward, although every car should be checked. A label under the bonnet or the handbook will show which one yours has.

The two gases cannot be swapped. Pricing starts from £50 for R134a, and from £99 for R1234yf.

Can I get an R134a re-gas without an appointment?

Yes. R134a re-gas needs no booking: turn up and wait while it is done. It suits anyone who is driving over from the coast and would rather not leave the car behind or arrange a lift back.

For R1234yf we ask you to get in touch for a quote before you travel.

Is Automaster close enough for Dawlish motorists?

Plenty of Dawlish drivers use our garage, as do people from Teignmouth, Newton Abbot, Stoke-in-Teignhead and Heathfield. We are at Longcombe Cross, Longcombe, Totnes TQ9 6PL.

A quick call to the quote line, or a message through the quote form, is all it takes to start. Tell us what you are driving and we will point you to the right gas and price.