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One Stop Auto Centre
Physical Garage
Unit1, 71-73 Nathan Way, Thamesmead, SE28 0BQ
If you're looking for a reliable Car Garage in Thamesmead, London, look no further than One Stop Auto Centre, specialists in a wide range of garage services including car servicing, tyres, mot, car repairs and air conditioning in Thamesmead, London. Established in 2013, we provide an honest and reliable service at all times, proud to be recognised as a highly reputable Car Garage in Thamesmead, London. Located at Unit1, 71-73 Nathan Way, Thamesmead, we are ideally based to serve the local Thamesmead, London community, undertaking all types of Car Garage services, from car servicing to tyres.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£50
4.55 (210 reviews)
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The vast majority of reviews are very positive, repeatedly praising friendly, honest staff, clear communication (often via WhatsApp), quick turnarounds and good value for MOTs and routine servicing. A minority, however, reported issues such as poor workmanship or repairs that later failed, unexpected extra charges, long delays when parts weren’t in stock, missing paperwork/service-book stamps and an occasionally tired, dirty site. For most customers it reads as a trustworthy, reliable local garage they’d return to, though it’s sensible to confirm parts availability and keep documentation if you’re concerned about charges.
KIMADE SERVICES LTD
Physical Garage
Unit 3 Building 6, 87 westmoor street, London, SE7 8NQ
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£60
4.97 (24 reviews)
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Praise centres on friendly, professional and helpful staff, clear communication — including BSL for a deaf customer — and fast, often same‑day turnaround. Reviewers also highlight good value for money, transparent updates during repairs, convenient collection/return and high-quality workmanship. Complaints are scarce: almost all ratings are five stars, with only a couple of slightly lower but still positive scores.
MERLIN MOT CENTRE LTD
Physical Garage
16 LAKEDALE ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, SE18 1PP
**URGENT Access is via Conway Road, as access from High Street into Lakedale road is blocked for roadworks until June 2024. We are open Saturday till late for your convenience ** Merlin MOT Centre Ltd is a trusted garage offering comprehensive vehicle servicing and MOT testing. Located in Plumstead, our skilled technicians provide expert repairs, diagnostics, and maintenance for all car makes and models. Count on Merlin MOT Centre Ltd for reliable, friendly service and a commitment to keeping your vehicle safe on the road.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£99
4.92 (30 reviews)
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Customers repeatedly praise the garage for friendly, honest and knowledgeable staff, fast and efficient MOTs and repairs, clear communication and good value—often cheaper than larger chains. Complaints are rare but include at least one instance of an incorrect price quote, so it’s worth double-checking estimates.
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 Greenwich 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.
