Car Air Conditioning Service and Repairs in Northampton
Helping you to keep your cool, our expert team at Castle Vehicle Servicing Northampton are here to ensure that your vehicle’s air-conditioning is kept in optimum working condition throughout the year. From maintenance to repairing any damage, we provide a full range of air-conditioning services.
While some people wait for their air-con to blow out warm air, manufacturers generally recommend you service your air-conditioning every two years. This will help ensure that any small problems are addressed before they become more costly and bigger issues.
What are the benefits of keeping you Car's Air Con system serviced?
There are multiple benefits of booking your vehicle in for an Air con service. It helps extend the lifespan of this system by checking for any issues, leaks, or faults to check that your air conditioning components are working correctly. Servicing at regular intervals also helps improve your driving experience, reducing extra noise and helping to control the cabin air quality within your vehicle. It can also improve fuel efficiency
Another reason to keep on top of servicing is that poorly maintained Air conditioning can potentially cause Legionnaires’ disease.
Our air-conditioning services
Depending on the make and model of your vehicle and its age will determine the type of air conditioning gas /refrigerant that will be required. As part of our vehicle air conditioning service we provide:
- A free diagnostic test
- Regassing
- Deoderizer
Our expert team will then advise if your air-conditioning needs re-gassing and provide you with a quote based on the type of refrigerant required.
TAKE A LOOK AT OUR COMPETITIVE PRICING
Please note these prices are subject to the type of vehicle, model, and capacity of your vehicle’s air con system.
R1234yf (new refrigerant gas)
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My car's air conditioning isn’t working what should I do?
There a numerous reasons why your vehicle’s air-con may not be working such as a failed or damaged compressor or a split in the pipes. Book your vehicle in for a diagnostic check. Our technicians use our state-of-the-art equipment to get to the source of the problem and resolve it so you can drive in comfort.
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Alternatively, give us a call between 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday, 8am – 12noon on Saturdays to book your car in directly with us
Call: 01604 961851
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Frequently asked questions about Car Air Con Servicing at CVS Northampton
To ensure optimal performance, we recommend an air con service every 1–2 years. At Castle Vehicle Servicing in Northampton, regular servicing helps keep your system efficient and prevents more costly repairs.
At our Northampton garage, an air conditioning service includes a full system inspection, leak detection, refrigerant re-gas, and performance testing to ensure your vehicle’s air con is working at its best.
Yes, we provide both R134a and R1234yf air con re-gas services for cars vans and motorhomes at competitive prices.
Signs include warm air instead of cold, weak airflow, bad smells, or unusual noises. If you notice any of these, book an air con check in Northampton today.
Most air con services at our Northampton workshop take around 45–60 minutes subject to workload and availability in the workshop.
We aim to offer same-day or next-day bookings where possible. Call our Northampton team to check availability 01604 961851
Costs depend on your vehicle and the type of refrigerant used. Contact Castle Vehicle Servicing for a quick, no-obligation quote.
A poorly maintained or functioning air con system can reduce fuel efficiency, increasing consumption by 3% to over 10%. This is because it forces the compressor to work harder and run longer to cool the car, causing higher engine load and subsequently more fuel. With rising fuel prices all the more reason to keep it serviced.
Our expert technicians will carry out some initial checks to ensure that your Air conditioning is still in good working condition including:
- A temperature check
- A refrigerant check
- A leak test (using nitrogen)
- An inspection of key components, including the compressor, condenser, drive belts, and hoses
They will then advise if your air-conditioning needs re-gassing and provide you with a quote based on the type of refrigerant required.
