Air Con Re-gas in Milber

Milber is a residential area on the edge of Newton Abbot, with an industrial estate close by and quick access to the A380. If you live or work there, you will know how much time the car can spend in traffic and on short hops, and a cabin that will not cool down makes every one of those trips less pleasant.

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 of petrol and diesel vehicle, so Milber drivers can get the system sorted in one visit.

How do I know my car needs an air con re-gas?

Most drivers notice it first when the air coming from the vents is no longer properly cold. Air con systems lose gas slowly over time, so the change is often gradual, and many people only realise when the first warm day arrives.

If you do the school run or commute from Milber to the A380, the signs are easy to spot because you use the system regularly.

• Air that is not cold
• Cooling that is slow to arrive
• A musty smell from the vents
• Noise from the compressor

What happens during an air con re-gas?

The service follows four steps. First the old gas is removed. Next the system is vacuumed and checked for leaks. Then oil and dye are added to the system, and finally new gas goes in and the temperature is checked.

It is a complete refresh of the system rather than a quick top-up, which is why each stage matters.

Which gas does my car use and what does it cost?

Older cars use R134a and more recent cars use R1234yf, typically from around 2017 onward, though you should always check your own car. A label under the bonnet or the handbook will tell you which gas is fitted. The two are not interchangeable.

A re-gas is from £50 for R134a, while a new-gas R1234yf re-gas is from £99 upwards.

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

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

It suits Milber drivers who would rather fit it around the working day than plan ahead.

Do you cover Milber and the Newton Abbot area?

Drivers from Milber, Newton Abbot, Abbotskerswell, Stoke in Teignhead and Teignmouth bring their cars to Automaster at Longcombe Cross, just outside Totnes. If your car is petrol or diesel, we can help.

Use the quote form or call the quote line and tell us the make and model, and we will talk you through the options.