Air Con Re-gas in Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge sits at the head of its estuary on the A379, with a steep main street, a waterfront and rural roads all round. That is a lot of everyday driving, and it is no fun finding out in a queue that the air con has stopped working.

Automaster, trading as Clutchmaster at Automaster, is an RAC Approved Garage at Longcombe Cross, near Totnes. We have full facilities for air con re-gas on all makes and models, so you can get the system ready for summer before you need it.

What does an air con re-gas in Kingsbridge involve?

A proper re-gas is more than topping up a can. The service follows four stages, and each one has a job to do.

Many people in Kingsbridge only think about air con when the first warm spell arrives, and by then the gas has often been fading for a long while. A re-gas brings the system back to a properly filled, tested state.

• Old gas removed 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 is a car air con recharge?

The price depends on the gas your car uses. An R134a car is from £50 for R134a gas, while cars that take the newer gas are from £99 for R1234yf. Ask for a quote and we can talk through your car.

If your car uses R134a, there is no need to book. Just turn up and wait while it is done.

The vacuum stage is worth a mention. Pulling the system down before refilling lets us see whether it holds, which tells you something useful about its condition rather than just adding gas and hoping.

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

The usual sign is air that is not as cold as it was, or that takes a long time to cool the cabin. A musty smell from the vents or noise from the compressor when the air con is on can also point to a problem.

Systems lose gas slowly over the years, so a gradual fade is common, particularly on a car that gets used every day around the South Hams.

A little care between visits goes a long way. Switch the air con on regularly through the colder months, even for a short spell, so the system keeps working and any decline shows up early.

Which gas does my car take, R134a or R1234yf?

R134a is the older refrigerant. R1234yf is the newer gas fitted to more recent cars, typically from around 2017 onward, though you should check your own. A label under the bonnet or the handbook will show which.

The two are not interchangeable, so the right gas matters.

Whichever gas your car has, the garage is the same: Longcombe Cross, near Totnes, with full facilities for all makes and models.

Can Kingsbridge drivers bring a car to Automaster?

Yes. Drivers from Kingsbridge, Salcombe, Loddiswell, Modbury and Thurlestone bring cars to us at Longcombe Cross, near Totnes. If you would like to talk it through first, use the quote form or call the quote line.

Where do you bring the car? Straight to the garage at Longcombe Cross; for R134a there is nothing to book.

Whichever gas your car has, the garage is the same: Longcombe Cross, near Totnes, with full facilities for all makes and models.