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HiQ Tyres & Autocare Whiteley
Physical Garage
Unit 4, Fulcrum 1,, Solent way, Whiteley, Fareham, PO15 7FE
HiQ Tyres & Autocare Whiteley is a local tyre supply and fitting centre for cars, vans, minibuses and light commercial vehicles. We also offer MOT's by appointment as well as Servicing and General repairs including Brakes, Suspension, Clutches and Timing belts (cambelts) for cars and small vans. As well as MOT's & Tyres we offer Wheel Balancing, Wheel Alignment (tracking), Puncture Repairs and Replacement Exhausts.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£59.99
4.8 (281 reviews)
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Most reviewers praise friendly, helpful staff, clear communication, quick same‑day MOTs/repairs, good value and honest advice, with many liking the easy online booking and comfortable customer area. A minority cite problems with the booking system (cancelled or rescheduled slots), occasional billing surprises or rare quality oversights (for example a loose reservoir cap), and infrequent lapses in cleanliness/COVID precautions.
All Cars 1 Portchester Ltd
Physical Garage
Unit 2 Castle Trading Estate, Portchester, Portsmouth, PO16 9SF
Whether you need tyres exhausts servicing or an MOT we at AllCars garage can deliver a friendly efficient and professional service for you. We have one focus- 100% customer retention and its 100% customer retention we will deliver to you. Based in Portchester our prices are extremely competitive and our honesty is valued.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£84
4.75 (181 reviews)
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Customers overwhelmingly praise the garage for friendly, helpful staff, clear communication, speedy MOTs and services, competitive prices and convenient extras like free collection and drop‑off. A minority, however, report booking/online-system failures, organisational delays, inconsistent paperwork and a few instances of high or disputed repair quotes that led them to seek second opinions. Overall the reviews show strong reliability and value, with booking accuracy and price transparency the main areas for improvement.
SJS Vehicle Repairs
Physical Garage
Unit A, Alcotts Yard, Castle Street, Porchester, PO16 9PY
SJS Vehicle Repairs is a small independent vehicle repair garage, able to carry out servicing, MOT’s, diagnostics & repairs on all makes and models of cars & vans. We pride ourselves on customer satisfaction & retention, All aspects of repairs explained before being carried out. No job too big or too small.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£54
4.98 (64 reviews)
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Glowing praise dominates the reviews: nearly all customers award five stars and praise the friendly, family-run team for excellent communication, competitive pricing, fast turnaround and high-quality workmanship, with convenient extras like collection/delivery and easy online booking frequently mentioned. Criticisms are rare — a few reviewers noted follow-up repairs after failed MOTs (staff rang and arranged fixes promptly) and one isolated comment about missing checklists for complimentary safety/summer checks.
Evolution Autocentre Ltd
Physical Garage
Evolution Autocentre Ltd, Broadcut, Fareham, PO16 8ST
We are your local, family run repair centre, specializing in providing top-quality service to your vehicle. Our services include everything from regular maintenance, car service and repairs, bumper scuffs, dent removal and car accident repair (including insurance claims) to painting and detailing. We promise top quality workmanship every time. We work out of well equipped premises, upgrading our tools continuously and making sure that everything works as it should. We invest in new equipment to meet modern vehicle requirements. Body repair works range from panel beating, pulling, shrinking and stretching to chassis pulling on our bench. We ar
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£90
5 (1 reviews)
STC Automotives Ltd
Physical Garage
Unit C1, Cranleigh Rd, Porchester, PO16 9DR
We are a small family owed business in Porchester, offering first class friendly customer service, please come to us for all your vehicle and repair needs. - Diagnostics - All Makes & Models - Main Dealer Warranty Servicing - All Repairs Guaranteed - All servicing & repair work undertaken
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£80
5 (13 reviews)
Hendy Ford Fareham
Physical Garage
Newgate Lane, Fareham, PO14 1TU
At Hendy dealership across the South of England, we offer everything aftersales. We want you to enjoy many years of happy motoring. We understand the importance of keeping your vehicle on the road and how much you rely on your chosen means of transportation, which is why our comprehensive aftersales offering ensures that we treat your vehicle as if it's our own.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£89
4.9 (13 reviews)
Elite Garages Fareham
Physical Garage
282 West Street, Fareham, Portsmouth, PO16 0HT
Elite Garages Fareham! Elite Garages has been a family-run business for over 60 years and Fareham is their 18th branch! We offer MOTs, servicing, tyres and vehicle repairs!
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£65
4.82 (49 reviews)
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Most reviewers praise the garage for friendly, professional staff, fast MOTs (many completed within an hour), clear communication and competitive pricing, with frequent mention of quick turnarounds and being able to fit customers in at short notice. Customers also highlight honesty and reliability — for example not pushing unnecessary repairs — and consistent updates on progress and costs. A few negatives recur: occasional online-booking/availability issues and the odd unanswered phone call, though problems are typically resolved quickly.
Fastway Autocentre
Physical Garage
196-198, West Street, Fareham, PO16 0HF
Fastway Autocentre is extremely handy if you live or work in Fareham or even if you need to catch the train or bus. A short walk from Fareham's train and bus stations. Easy to drop off and collect your car if you are working or shopping in Fareham Town Centre. You can leave your vehicle in the capable hands of Manager Steve Richards on your way to work and pick it up on your way home - what could be simpler? Located in West Street, Fareham. Family owned business. Town Centre Location. Easy Access and Parking. All work is carried out to the highest standards and is competitively priced. Established for over 30 years Class 1V Mot Testing. Exper
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£75
4.74 (20 reviews)
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Praise is strong for friendly, helpful and professional staff, efficient service, quick turnarounds and clear communication. Many reviewers call it trustworthy and reliable, recommending it as their go-to garage. That said, there is an occasional administrative hiccup — one customer was turned away after a lost MOT booking — so appointment handling may need attention.
Tim's Autos
Physical Garage
Unit 1, Barrett Industrial Estate, Segensworth, PO15 5SX
Welcome to Tim's Autos based in Segensworth near Fareham. We are a family-friendly car repair and maintenance garage with the best customer service coupled with advanced knowledge of all makes and models of vehicles. Tims Autos utilises exactly the same specialised equipment that the dealers do, with that extra personal touch and value only an independently owned business can provide. Tims outstanding reputation has followed him from his previous Garages and he continues to build on it by offering highly competent vehicle servicing and repairs to hundreds of previous customers. The work carried out at Tims Autos is done with courtesy, precisi
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£72
4.74 (41 reviews)
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Customers are overwhelmingly positive about Tim’s Autos, with most reviewers calling the garage trustworthy, friendly and a place they’d return to or recommend. Frequent strengths mentioned are clear communication, quick and efficient MOTs and services, fair prices and convenient collection/delivery alongside solid mechanical knowledge. A few isolated negatives note workmanship issues (including one serious body-damage complaint), an overlooked/damaged screen-wash filter and occasional minor booking or email hiccups.
PRIORY GARAGE
Physical Garage
331 SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, TITCHFIELD, FAREHAM, PO14 4AY
Thank you for considering Priory Garage for all your vehicles needs and servicing. Priory Garage has been operating since 1935 and under the current same family ownership since 1987. As you can see we are well established and have a loyal customer base and look forward to you joining that. We keep our customers informed throughout and are respected for our honest, friendly and professional service.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£95
4.39 (7 reviews)
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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, praising Priory Garage’s reliable, friendly and knowledgeable team, with several long-term customers reporting continued loyalty. Frequent strengths include clear communication, helpful explanations of MOT issues, flexible out-of-hours drop‑off/pick‑up and good value for money. A minority, however — including one very negative review — criticise the cost, saying prices can be very high.
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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