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Challenge Tyres & Exhaust Mot Centre
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42-44 Union Street, Trowbridge, BA14 8RY
No matter what the issue with your vehicle, Challenge Tyre, Exhaust and MOT Centre should always be your first port of call. Our continued success is based on our exceptional customer service, our use of the highest quality parts and exceptional levels of workmanship. We have vast experience of working on virtually all makes and models of cars, vans and light commercial vehicles. So whether you need a tyre valve changing, or a complete engine rebuild, Challenge will be able to assist. We have customers based all over Wiltshire who return to us year after year for all their servicing, repairs, tyres, MOTs and exhausts. There really is no need
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£59.4
4.82 (164 reviews)
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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, praising friendly, courteous staff, speedy MOTs and consistent, high-quality workmanship. Frequent highlights include clear communication (calls/SMS), easy online booking, good value and honest advice—many people have used the garage for years and happily recommend it. A small number of reviewers report issues such as unexpected extra charges, one cancelled booking, occasional abrupt communication and a slightly cluttered forecourt, so experiences aren’t entirely flawless.
Car Aid Ltd
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Transport Yard, Unit 2,, Cold Harbour,, Trowbridge, BA14 6DA
*Based between Melksham & Trowbridge (Near Keevil) Here at Car Aid our focus is ensuring we offer competitive rates whilst maintaining highest standard of work. * We work on all makes and models including vans. *Our aim is to always have your vehicle repaired on the day of booking to cause you minimal disruption to your daily plans. *Read the genuine reviews left by customers and look through the page to give you a insight to Car Aid. *We are cars enthusiasts here at Car Aid so you can be rest assured that your pride and joy is in great hands! Services include Servicing Cam belts, Clutches, Recovery, Engine carbon clean, Repairs, Mot 3D
Air Conditioning Re-gas R134A£60
4.85 (62 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise Car Aid for friendly, professional staff, fast turnarounds and the ability to fit people in at short notice, often noting good value and reliable repairs that get vehicles back on the road quickly. Reviewers also highlight clear, honest communication — even video calls to show work — and many say they would return or recommend the garage. The few negatives mention the tucked‑away location with nothing nearby to wait in, and one significant complaint about unexpected extra charges and poor pre‑job information.
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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