Vehicle Air Conditioning

Vehicle air conditioning systems can lose refrigerant gas over time, especially if they aren’t used regularly, which means that they may not work as well as they should. This is why car manufacturers recommend your air con system is recharged with gas and lubricant every 2 years. This service is not part of routine vehicle servicing, so if your vehicle is more than 2 years old it’s probably due an air con recharge.

Wheels MOT Centre offers a complete air conditioning recharge service. Operated on a drive-in basis, appointments are usually available on the same day. However, for added convenience, you can book an appointment by calling us on 020 8550 9911.

Air Conditioning Recharge
£50.00 + vat

The recharge process is quite simple and involves removing any old refrigerant gas and oil from your air con system before replacing this with the correct amount of new refrigerant and lubricant as per your vehicle manufacturer’s recommendation. A vacuum test is also performed to ensure there are no cracks or damage in your air conditioning system that could cause the gas to leak out.

Within an hour the whole recharge process is completed and you will once again have refreshing cool air on demand. Air con systems that are not recharged regularly will be less effective and have to work harder to produce cool air. If your air con system has not been recharged in the past two years it will dramatically reduce efficiency.

Air Conditioning Cleaning
£30.00 + vat

If there are bad odours coming from your air vents when you turn on your air conditioning then your car may also benefit from an air con clean, also known as a debug. Over time bacteria, mould and fungi can build up on the evaporator in your air con system which produces this unpleasant smell when switched on. In some cases this can cause sickness and respiratory problems as bacterial spores are blown into the cabin of the vehicle and breathed in by the passengers.

Wheels MOT Centre offer an air con clean to decontaminate the system and kill the bacteria within. The process involves setting off a cleaning spray or ‘bomb’ in the vehicle cabin which is sucked into the air vents and kills off the unwanted bacteria within, leaving your air con system clean and smelling fresh again.