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THORPE AUTOS
Physical Garage
2 Thorpe Close, THORPE CLOSE, , OVERTHORPE IND ESTATE, Banbury, OX16 4SW
Thorpe Autos is a friendly local independent garage. Our staff are all fully trained and qualified to a high standard. We carry out MOT and regular servicing, we also offer a range of services including all major and minor mechanical repairs & computer diagnostics.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£72
4.89 (508 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise Thorpe Autos for friendly, honest and knowledgeable staff, prompt and efficient workmanship, clear communication and good value — many highlight reliable MOTs, sensible advice (no unnecessary work) and handy collection/drop‑off. Criticisms are scarce but include occasional booking or communication hiccups, one notable billing dispute, and limited parking/access at the premises.
Evans Halshaw Citroen Banbury
Physical Garage
Southam Road, Banbury, OX16 2RR
Affordable servicing from Evans Halshaw Accompanying our extensive range of offers on new and used vehicles are a wide selection of services that offer a cost-effective way of keeping your vehicle in its best possible condition. Ranging from routine servicing through to essential repairs, our dedicated retailers can accommodate any work your vehicle needs doing. What's more, our technicians are fully qualified and have access to the best diagnostic equipment and workshop tools. In addition to any service you have completed, our technicians will carry out a complimentary Vehicle Health Check. The technician performing the check will then pro
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£149
4.64 (83 reviews)
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Reviews are predominantly positive, with customers repeatedly praising friendly, helpful front‑of‑house staff, clear communication (including videos and detailed health checks), quick turnaround and complimentary valets. Many also highlight easy online booking and competitive pricing for routine services and MOTs. A minority report serious negatives — inflated repair quotes or hard selling, refusal to fit customer‑supplied parts, occasional booking/ramp issues for larger vehicles and last‑minute collection problems — which account for the few very low scores.
HiQ Tyres & Autocare Banbury
Physical Garage
Unit 4 Swan Industrial Estate, Banbury, OX16 5DH
Looking for a high quality 5 star reviewed garage then check out our reviews. Barnside Motors is a 5 star rated local garage that has been caring for the car service and MOT needs of our customers car service, sales and repairs needs in Banbury for over 2 years. We have a comprehensive range of services and we are now pleased to offer the following: MOT and servicing Diagnostics Air conditioning Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£59.99
4.9 (21 reviews)
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Customers praise HiQ Banbury for consistently friendly, helpful staff—Rebecca/Becca is frequently singled out—and for fast, efficient work at very competitive prices. Reviewers also note a tidy, trustworthy garage with good communication, excellent value and many saying they’ll return or recommend it. A few callers reported booking/app problems with the "Book my Garage" app and one minor MOT fail, though those customers still commended the fair, honest advice.
Eden Vauxhall Banbury
Physical Garage
Beaumont Road, Banbury, OX16 1RH
Established in 2008, we strive to create a better world of motoring and provide our customers with an unparalleled level of customer service. Each Eden dealership is well recognised and a reputed business in the communities in which we operate, in part due to having developed a culture which is demonstrably different from every other motor retailer. Our colleagues are empowered to be genuinely customer focused and reflect the company's values of openness, absolute integrity and flexibility.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£148
4.68 (17 reviews)
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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, praising friendly, helpful staff, prompt repairs or same‑day fixes, straightforward booking, competitive prices and tidy cars after service. Many reviewers emphasise clear communication, prior cost approval and long‑standing loyalty to the garage. Criticisms focus on occasional long waits or scheduling issues, unclear service checklists/videos and rare attempts to upsell or a slightly scruffy premises.
Vertu Peugeot/Hyundai Banbury
Physical Garage
Southam Rd, Banbury, OX16 2RS
Please note: Collection and Delivery not available on Saturdays At your local Vertu dealership, we only use the latest technology and employ the very best highly trained technicians. This ensures we have the skills and equipment to diagnose any problem quickly, making your service or repair faster and cheaper. Our friendly service receptionists and technicians can offer advice on car servicing, MOT’s and repairs.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£89
4.38 (41 reviews)
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Most customers rave about the friendly, helpful reception team, prompt turnaround and good value—many mention clear communication, helpful videos of the health check, loan cars and a smooth online booking experience. A minority, however, report problems with unexpected extra charges, warranty disputes or poor updates about how long work will take, and a few cite isolated admin or workmanship issues. It’s generally seen as an efficient, courteous dealership, but double-check booking/warranty details and potential add‑ons beforehand.
Broken air conditioning makes your car unpleasant to drive and can also be dangerous, as it can lead to dehydration. If you need an air con regas, but don't have time to take your car into a local garage, consider booking an appointment with a mobile mechanic. They come and complete the work at a time and place that best suits you.
Here are just a few ways a mobile air con regas can benefit you:
Convenience - Rather than having to find time to take your car to a garage and then trying to keep your life on track without it, you can have your air con regas completed at a location that works best for you. This could be your driveway or a car park at work during your normal day. This helps you avoid disruption.
Flexibility - You may be able to book a mobile air con regas on a weekend, evening or even overnight, depending on the mobile mechanics in your area. If your schedule doesn’t really accommodate maintenance at a traditional garage, this can make your life easier.
Transparency - You get to see what is happening during your mobile air con regas at all times. This makes it easier to trust the quality of the work and gives you the peace of mind that all the checks have been completed to the highest standard.
Cheaper - A mobile air con regas involves less overhead costs and expenses, so they are often at least competitively priced against, if not cheaper than most local garages.
An air conditioning system controls the temperature in a car and works in a similar way to a kitchen refrigerator. When the fluid inside such appliances (also called refrigerant) changes from a liquid state to a gas, it cools down. Outside air is blown past the coils in which the gas flows, and is therefore also cooled before it is blown into the car’s cabin. The air con gas then returns to liquid form in the system's compressor, heating it up, but the resulting warm air is directed outside the car.
Air conditioning in a car serves two purposes. It cools down the interior of a car, dramatically so if needed, which improves passenger comfort and prevents the type of heat-related irritability that may lead to an accident. Also, because air conditioners generate air that is less humid than outside air, it can be used to demist a fogged-up windscreen more quickly than when air is blown out of a standard ventilation system. This might also prevent an accident from occurring.
A simple check of the temperature of the air emanating from an air conditioning vent will tell you if the refrigerant needs a recharge - some garages use the term 're-gas'. A warm air temperature would suggest that the refrigerant is low or old. Manufacturers typically recommend a recharge no matter what every couple of years to keep the system running efficiently; this involves topping up or refilling the system with fresh refrigerant. This may be all that is needed, but an efficient air conditioning system also needs to be serviced occasionally. If the refrigerant is replaced but the air conditioning system does not seem to be operating properly, either due to warm air or low system pressure, an air conditioning service will be required.
If the pressure in the air conditioning system is particularly low, there might be a leak. This can be checked during an air conditioning service that manufacturers suggest performing every 3-4 years. As well as a test for leaks and the inspection of refrigerant levels, the condenser, the compressor, the hoses and the drive belts are checked. The service also involves a cleaning to take any contaminants, bacteria or moisture out of the system before any new refrigerant is added, followed by a full recharge. It is important to note that an air conditioning service is not included in routine car services but has to be booked separately. Remember to do so because an inefficient air conditioner places greater demands on a car’s engine and requires more fuel to generate cool air, not to mention that any resident bacteria might cause illness.
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How can you save money (and the environment) while you drive?
As every garage owner will tell you, there are some tried and tested ways to cut down on your petrol costs (and consumption) while you’re out and about in Banbury or beyond. One is to shut your windows. If you can hear that wind noise in your car it’s costing you more to drive. This is because the car becomes less aerodynamic and has to work harder to motor along. Removing a roof rack will improve your fuel efficiency for the same reason. Another useful tip is to combine short trips into one; each time you drive after your car has been parked for a while the engine will be cold and need to use a lot more fuel for the first 5 miles or so. If you do one trip from school drop-off to supermarket to office you’ll use far less fuel than if you do all those trips individually.
