Air Con Re-gas in Heathfield

Heathfield lies between Newton Abbot and Bovey Tracey beside the A38 and A382, with an industrial estate and plenty of through traffic. Queues and slow stretches are exactly when a weak air con is noticed most.

Automaster, an RAC Approved Garage at Longcombe Cross near Totnes, has full facilities for air con re-gas on all makes and models. We look after petrol and diesel vehicles only.

Is my air con working properly?

Switch it on and give it a few minutes. If the air is not cold, the cabin cools slowly, there is a musty smell, or the compressor is noisy, you probably have a problem.

Systems lose gas slowly, so many drivers in Heathfield only notice when stuck in traffic on a warm day.

If you drive the A38 or A382 regularly, think about how the car feels after twenty minutes of stop-start. A cabin that stays warm in those conditions is a clear prompt to have the system looked at.

• Air not cold
• Slow to cool
• Musty smell
• Compressor noise

Which refrigerant is in my car?

R134a is the older gas. R1234yf is the newer one, fitted to more recent cars typically from around 2017 onward, so check your car rather than guess. The label under the bonnet or the handbook will show it.

The two cannot be swapped, which is worth knowing before you book.

What will it cost me?

Prices start from £50 for R134a. For the newer R1234yf gas, a re-gas starts from £99 and up.

Both prices are starting points, so ask for a quote with your make and model if you want to know where your car sits.

Why bother with a leak check?

Because a re-gas on a badly leaking system will not last. The service includes removing the old gas, vacuuming the system and checking for leaks, then adding oil and dye before new gas goes in and the temperature is checked.

Afterwards, keep the system healthy by running the air con regularly all year.

This matters because Heathfield drivers often do short, busy runs along the main roads, and a system that is only used in a heatwave tends to be the one that catches people out.

Automaster, trading as Clutchmaster at Automaster, can talk you through what to expect if you are unsure whether your car is due. A short description of the symptoms and the make and model is enough to start a conversation about the right gas.

Can Heathfield drivers just turn up?

For R134a, yes: it is a while-you-wait service and no booking is needed. For R1234yf, ask for a quote first.

Drivers from Heathfield, Liverton, Newton Abbot, Bickington and Hexworth come to Longcombe Cross near Totnes. Automaster is the name to look for.

If your car is petrol or diesel, whatever the make, the facilities are there for it.