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BMR Garage Services Ltd
Physical Garage
Unit 12 Larch Court, Elm Road, West Chirton North Ind Est, North Shields, NE29 8SG
At BMR Garage Services, you’ll find the high standards and quality of your franchised dealer, but for considerably less. We only use high-quality OE branded parts to service and repair all modern cars to manufacturer’s standards. With the highest in quality, friendly, and fast customer service, we know you’ll be pleased to come to BMR.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£60
4.95 (214 reviews)
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Reviews are strongly positive, with customers repeatedly praising BMR for friendly, honest staff and consistently reliable workmanship. Common strengths are excellent communication, quick turnaround (often same‑day), fair prices and convenient extras such as online booking and vehicle collection/drop‑off. Criticisms are uncommon but include occasional parts delays, a rare booking hiccup and requests for more itemised billing when using third‑party booking — generally minor compared with the garage’s strong reputation.
Cartec at VROOM
Physical Garage
Unit 2, PDI Unit, Vroom Retail Park, North Shields, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE29 7TE
Our vehicle technicians are experienced in working with all types of vehicles, completing all work to the highest of standards at a highly competitive price. We are on hand to offer valuable advice on all aspects of car servicing and repairs, happy to answer any questions you may have regarding your vehicle. We understand the frustration caused by not having your car available to you, which is why our mechanics work efficiently and thoroughly to get your car back on the road in next to no time. We also have courtesy cars available upon request and if you are a business we have courtesy vans also. All Cars washed free of charge after service
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£79
4.88 (167 reviews)
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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, praising a friendly, professional and trustworthy team that inspires long‑term loyalty. Regularly noted strengths are quick, efficient MOTs and servicing, clear communication and transparent pricing, plus handy extras such as courtesy cars, collection/drop‑off and occasional car washes. Criticisms are rare but include a few comments about perceived upselling, requests for more booking confirmation and that the location can be a little out of the way.
Cartech (North Shields)
Physical Garage
21C Oak Road,, West Chirton Industrial Estate North,, North Shields, NE29 8SF
If you're looking for car servicing in Newcastle, Wallsend, Whitley Bay, Blyth, North Shields, Killingworth and the surrounding areas, come to the experts here at Cartech. With over 30 years of experience within the auto trade, you can count on us for assistance with almost anything car related and if we can't we can point you in the right direction.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£70
4.87 (200 reviews)
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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, repeatedly praising friendly, honest and knowledgeable staff, clear communication and rapid turnaround for MOTs and servicing. Frequent strengths cited are good value compared with main dealers, reliable workmanship, helpful updates and convenient pick‑up/drop‑off options that encourage repeat custom. A few customers did report occasional issues — higher-than-expected costs, a rare rude phone interaction or booking/attendance failures (including one “ghosted” visit) and an isolated parts/tyre mix-up — but these appear uncommon.
We Care Auto Repair NE Ltd
Physical Garage
Unit 5&6, Thrift Street, North Shields, NE29 6TJ
For all your vehicle needs contact us today! At weCare Auto Repair we specialise in all aspects of vehicle servicing, repairs and MOT's. With over 15 years of experience working with the latest technology and diagnostic software for all makes of cars and commercial vehicles we are dedicated to giving you a friendly and reliable service. Vehicle collection service available from your home or work.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£60
4.92 (36 reviews)
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Local motorists consistently praise the garage for friendly, knowledgeable staff, clear communication and trustworthy, high-quality repairs. Reviewers highlight quick turnarounds, competitive pricing, helpful pick-up/drop-off and the team’s ability to handle tricky jobs and fit people in at short notice. Only a minor criticism appears — some customers want exact booking times rather than just AM/PM — otherwise people frequently say they’d recommend and return.
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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