Car Air Conditioning in Loddiswell

Loddiswell lies in the River Avon valley, where steep, narrow lanes head towards Kingsbridge and mornings can be misty and damp. In that setting a heater and demister that work properly are a safety feature, and the air con earns its place by drying the air.

Automaster at Longcombe Cross near Totnes handles car heating and air conditioning on petrol and diesel cars and vans. We service, re-gas, diagnose faults and carry out repairs for drivers in Loddiswell and the surrounding area.

Why won't my windscreen clear on a damp morning?

The air con removes moisture from the air, so using it with the heater clears glass faster. If the screen stays fogged, the air con may not be drying properly, the pollen filter may be damp or blocked, or the heater matrix may be leaking coolant vapour into the cabin.

A greasy film on the inside of the windscreen and a sweet smell are the usual hints of a matrix leak.

Misted windows are not only a nuisance. On steep lanes with tight bends, losing sight of the road edge or a cyclist is a real risk. Switch the air con on with the heater and the temperature set warm, and if the screen still will not clear, have the system checked.

What heater faults are most common?

Heat problems rarely have only one cause, so it helps to note how your car behaves.

A cold heater with a normal temperature gauge suggests an airlock or blocked matrix; a gauge that stays low suggests a thermostat stuck open; a good heater with no fan points to the blower.

• Heater cold, gauge normal
• Gauge stays low
• Fan dead or only one speed
• Coolant level dropping

How do I know if the air con needs a re-gas?

Air that is no longer properly cold, especially compared with last year, is the main sign. Hearing the compressor clutch cycle rapidly can also point to a low charge.

A leak check should go with the re-gas, since a re-gas on a leaking system will not last.

A service also looks at drive belt condition and the compressor's mounting, because a worn belt can slip and give weak cooling or squeal. If the belt also runs other parts, it is a sensible thing to inspect while the car is with us.

Do you cover Loddiswell, and where do you work?

Yes. Automaster is at Longcombe Cross, Longcombe, near Totnes. Drivers from Loddiswell use us, as do those from Kingsbridge, Hazelwood, Modbury and Bantham.

To get started, call the quote line and describe the symptoms.

What does repair work depend on?

Cost depends on the part that has failed, how much of the car has to come apart to reach it, and whether anything else has been damaged. A filter is a very different job from a compressor.

That is why we ask for the make, model and symptoms before giving a quote.