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Vertu Citroen Burton
Physical Garage
Nicolson Way, Off Wellington Rd, Burton-on-Trent, DE14 2AW
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
4.64 (209 reviews)
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Most customers praise the garage, reporting friendly, helpful staff, good value and reliable service. Frequent positives are the clear communication (including video vehicle health checks), easy online booking/self check-in, quick turnaround and complimentary car washes. A minority note weaknesses: poor phone responsiveness or missed collections, occasional unfulfilled valets, and rare concerns about unexpected charges or workmanship.
S W Garage Services
Physical Garage
Old Mv Autos, Dover Road, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 0TD
S W Garage Services
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£99
4.94 (4 reviews)
Burton Motor Services ltd
Physical Garage
Unit 9 Steel fab Industrial Estate, Victoria Crescent, Burton-on-Trent, DE14 2QA
Open since 2009, we deliver reliable, honest services, building lasting trust with our customers.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£65
4.93 (32 reviews)
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Customers rave about the garage, with the majority of reviews giving top marks for friendly, professional staff, clear explanations and excellent communication. Frequent positives include quick, same‑day repairs, easy booking/drop‑off arrangements and fair, affordable pricing, with many people saying they’ll return or already have done for years. Very few negatives appear — a handful noted MOT failures or minor issues, but these were usually handled and rectified promptly with good communication.
HiQ Tyres & Autocare Burton
Physical Garage
Anglesey Rd, Burton upon Trent, Burton-on-Trent, DE14 3NX
Your car. Our care. Are you sitting comfortably? Great. You can relax now. When it comes to top tyre and car care services, we’ve got your back. We’re the local friendly fitters and mechanics down the road. And we don’t just fix cars. Fixing smiles to faces comes as standard.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£69
4.43 (28 reviews)
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Most customers are highly positive, praising friendly, professional staff, clear communication, quick turnaround and good value — many mention punctuality, honesty and helpful mechanics. The main recurring weaknesses are booking failures and occasional equipment breakdowns (broken lift or re-gas machine) that have caused missed or rescheduled MOTs. A handful of one-star experiences contrast with the otherwise strong, reliable reputation.
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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