Car Air Conditioning in Hazelwood

Hazelwood is a small rural hamlet reached by narrow lanes, and its drivers tend to do a fair few miles to get anywhere. A car that clocks up country driving needs a heater that works in winter and air conditioning that copes in summer.

Automaster is at Longcombe Cross near Totnes. We service and re-gas car air conditioning, diagnose faults and repair heating systems on petrol and diesel cars and vans, and drivers from the surrounding countryside and nearby towns such as Loddiswell and Kingsbridge come to us.

What is a car air con service?

It starts with checking that the system cools properly and holds pressure, then inspecting the compressor, belts, pipes and condenser. The refrigerant is refilled to the amount specified for your vehicle.

A pollen filter change is often sensible at the same time, since a clogged one weakens airflow.

Hamlet drivers often cover plenty of miles on rural lanes, where the engine runs steadily and the heater gets proper use. That means a thermostat or coolant fault is noticed quickly, while air con faults can go unseen until the first warm spell.

Why does air con lose performance?

Refrigerant escapes very slowly through seals and hoses even in a healthy system. Leaks, a damaged condenser, a worn compressor and faulty valves make it worse.

A re-gas on a leaking system will not last, so a leak check is worth having before any refill.

• Slow loss of refrigerant
• Leaks and damaged condensers
• Compressor wear
• Faulty valves
• Dirty pollen filter

Is Hazelwood close enough to bring the car to you?

Automaster is at Longcombe Cross, Longcombe, near Totnes, and we see drivers from rural spots like Hazelwood as well as Loddiswell, Kingsbridge, Modbury and South Brent.

Ask for a quote first by calling the quote line, so you know what the car needs.

Why has my heater stopped working?

Likely causes are low coolant, a thermostat stuck open, an airlock, a blocked heater matrix or a failed blower. Each has different symptoms: cold air with a normal gauge, a gauge that never warms up, or a fan that stays silent.

Coolant loss or an overheating gauge means stop driving and get the car checked.

How can I keep the system healthy?

Run the air con for a few minutes every week, including winter, and replace the pollen filter when due. Keep the front of the car clear of mud and debris so the condenser can breathe.

If you notice a smell, noise or weaker cooling, have it looked at early, as small faults tend to grow.

Heating faults also show up on cold, wet mornings when you most need clear glass. Check the coolant level when the engine is cold, and mention any drop when you ask for a quote.

Rural roads also mean stone chips. A chipped condenser can leak slowly, and the first sign is usually weaker cooling over a few weeks. Keep an eye on this after a winter of gritted and muddy lanes.