03/09/2026
It's been a few months since our last post. We have been super busy and putting any kind of content together has been a challenge.
However here are a few recent Air Conditioning jobs we've had in.
As this is still something which is very much misunderstood amongst vehicle owners, we would just like to make clear the importance of having the system properly checked and repaired. To save you money and to save the environment.
As we have mentioned in previous posts, there are a lot of people who think that, when the Air-conditioning system doesn't work, it just needs "re-gased".
Some think the A/C button is just for summer weather.
And even more concerning, is the garages and parts stores, willing to just refill an empty system, without checking it for leaks!
I have recently witnessed myself, a major car accessory store filling 2 cars in the car park, with the bottles of stuff off the shelf, whilst the customers stood by and watched.
Not only is this unprofessional, it is against the law to fill a system that is known or suspected to be leaking, as the gas given off from the refrigerant, when released to atmosphere, is harmful to the environment and your lungs.
The bottles of refrigerant they sell also contain sealant, which not only causes A/C system clogging. It also causes a garages A/C service machine to become clogged, costing thousands to repair or replace, when you take your car to be diagnosed, after the parts store refrigerant didn't work.
It is much more effective, environmentally friendly and more cost effective in the long run, to have the system properly checked out by professionals. It's better to know if the system is leaking and get an idea of what it's going to cost to repair, rather than to just pay a cowboy who will fill it, regardless of whether it leaks or not.
In some cases, there could also be a mechanical or electrical fault stopping your A/C system from working, this is also going to be missed by the cowboys, who just regas only.
These two cars we had in recently for A/C work, both had non functional systems.
The Porsche 911 had been "Re-gased" by another garage and had stopped working after a few days.
When checked properly, we found a leak in a high pressure pipe underneath the vehicle, which had rubbed through at a mounting clip.
This is now waiting on a replacement pipe.
The Ford Focus ST A/C system had limited access and required removal of the front bumper, turbo intercooler, active air shutters and vents, to test further for leaks. This was authorized by the customer, before we carried out the work.
When we pressure tested the system, we found a major leak in the condenser.
A new condenser was fitted, before further pressure testing, and once satisfied the system was sealed, we carried out an A/C service, to refill the system with Refrigerant.
The system is now back to working as it should👌
Remember folks that the Air-conditioning System also works like a dehumidifier, removing moisture from inside the car and clearing windows faster, during colder months with wet weather.
Keeping the system running all year round, helps keep it operational for longer, saving you money. And it keeps your car drier inside and easier to clear windows when it's cold.
Keep that A/C button switched on 🙂
Thanks for sticking with the story folks, I know it's a bit of a novel, but well done for reading it till the end. ⭐⭐
If you have air conditioning trouble and want it checked properly, don't hesitate to call us, we will check the system mechanically, electrically and pressure test for leaks.
We DON'T just "re-gas"
Have a good evening folks 🙂
Stevie.
