Air Con Re-gas in Liverton

Liverton is a village on the edge of Dartmoor, near Newton Abbot and Bovey Tracey, on the A382 side of the area. Moor-edge motoring is lovely when the weather is kind, but a stuffy car is another matter.

At Longcombe Cross near Totnes, Automaster has full facilities for air con re-gas on all makes and models, petrol or diesel. Liverton drivers are welcome.

Where do I bring my car for a re-gas from Liverton?

Bring it to Automaster, Longcombe Cross, Longcombe, near Totnes. We see drivers from Liverton, Heathfield, Newton Abbot, Bickington and Hexworth.

If you are not sure the car needs it, ask for a quote and describe what you notice.

Liverton is on the edge of Dartmoor, and drivers from villages like this are used to making a proper trip of it, so it helps to know what you are coming for. Telling us the make, model and roughly how old the car is gives a good idea of which gas it takes.

Automaster is also known as Clutchmaster at Automaster, so you may see either name. It is the same garage at Longcombe Cross.

What does the four-step re-gas involve?

First we remove the old gas. Second, the system is vacuumed and checked for leaks. Third, oil and dye are added to the system. Fourth, new gas goes in and the temperature is checked.

The sequence is the same whatever the make, and it is what separates a proper re-gas from a quick top-up.

The leak check in step two is the part many drivers overlook. If gas has been escaping quickly, the check shows it before new gas goes in, rather than after you have paid for a re-gas that fades.

• 1 Old gas removed
• 2 Vacuum and leak check
• 3 Oil and dye added
• 4 New gas and temperature check

How much is an air con re-gas for my car?

It depends on the gas. From £50 for R134a covers the older refrigerant, and from £99 for R1234yf covers the newer gas that tends to be fitted to more recent cars, typically from around 2017 onward.

To find out which applies, look for the label under the bonnet or in the handbook. The gases are not interchangeable.

What symptoms mean my air con needs attention?

Air that is not cold is the obvious one. Others include slow cooling, a musty smell and a noisy compressor.

Gas leaks out slowly, so a system can decline over several seasons. If the leak is bad, a re-gas will not last, which is why the vacuum and leak check comes first. Running the air con all year helps.

Is there a quick option for older cars?

Yes: the R134a re-gas is a turn-up, while-you-wait service. No booking is needed. This is for R134a only.

For R1234yf, use the quote form or call the quote line.