Air Con Re-gas in Hexworth

Hexworth sits in Dartmoor-edge country, where the roads are narrow lanes and a car does plenty of slow, stop-start miles. When the sun comes out and the air con only blows ambient air, it is a good moment to have the system looked at.

Automaster, also trading as Clutchmaster at Automaster, is an RAC Approved Garage with full facilities for air con re-gas on all makes and models of petrol and diesel car. Prices start from £50 for R134a and from £99 for R1234yf.

What happens during an air con re-gas?

The re-gas is carried out in four stages, so the system is not simply topped up and sent on its way. Each stage has a purpose, and together they leave the system ready for the warm months.

Nothing about this is rushed or vague. Knowing the order of the work helps you understand what you are paying for, and it is easy to ask about any stage when you call or fill in the quote form.

• Removal of the old gas from the system
• System vacuumed and checked for leaks
• Oil and dye added to the system
• New gas added and the temperature checked

How much does a car air con recharge cost near Hexworth?

Price depends on which gas your car uses. An R134a re-gas starts from £50 for R134a cars, while the newer gas starts from £99 for R1234yf cars. Both are starting prices, so ask for a quote for your own car.

Hexworth drivers who are unsure which figure applies can ask us when they enquire, and we can point you to the right one.

Can I just turn up for an R134a re-gas?

Yes. The R134a re-gas needs no booking: you can turn up and wait while it is done. That convenience applies to R134a only, so if your car takes R1234yf, please ask for a quote first.

Neighbours from Heathfield, Liverton, Bickington and Caton make the same trip to Longcombe Cross, near Totnes.

Hexworth is the sort of place where a trip into town means planning ahead, so being able to turn up without a diary entry is a real convenience for R134a cars.

How do I know my car needs a re-gas?

Most drivers notice the same few things. Air that is no longer cold, a system that is slow to cool the cabin, a musty smell from the vents, or noise from the compressor when the air con is switched on are all worth checking.

Gas escapes from a sealed system very slowly over time, so the drop in performance often creeps up unnoticed until the first hot day.

If the car has been parked for weeks on a drive off the lane, check the air con early in the season rather than leaving it until the first warm weekend.

Do you cover Hexworth, and where do I bring my car?

Yes, drivers from Hexworth and the surrounding countryside bring their cars to us. The garage is at Longcombe Cross, Longcombe, near Totnes, TQ9 6PL.

Because lanes around the hamlet can be tight, many people combine the re-gas with other jobs while the car is with us. Just mention what you need when you ask for a quote.