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AutoSafetyCentre - Prescot
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101 Warrington road, Prescot, Liverpool, L34 5ST
Located in Prescot, this branch of the Auto Safety Centre chain offers all types of services for your automotive needs. We offer MOT's, servicing, clutch repairs, general repairs, exhaust and much more. Come in a get professional advice from our qualified Mechanics. Comfortable waiting area with a pleasant reception from Greg and his team. We can update your vehicles online to keep your records up to date. Customer service is second to none and we aim to give the best service and value for money to all our customers. Our business has been built locally on recommendation.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£60
4.91 (316 reviews)
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Customers repeatedly praise the garage for friendly, honest staff, clear communication and reliable, fast service — many call out Greg and the team by name. Reviewers also highlight easy online booking, prompt turnaround, good value and trustworthy workmanship, with long-term customers returning year after year. Negatives are rare; a few mention sparse paperwork or minor advisory follow-ups, but these comments are isolated compared with the overwhelmingly positive feedback.
Georgesons Knowsley
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Georgesons Knowsley, 42 Randles Road, Knowsley Business Park, Prescot, L34 9HX
Since 1955, our commitment to taking care of customers hasn't changed. We're proud of having roots that are placed firmly in the local community but prices that reach much further. And whether our customers travel from near or far, they'll get the same friendly, professional service that has built our trusted reputation with generations of customers.
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£69.99
4.97 (25 reviews)
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 Prescot 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.
