Nearly two thirds of all vehicles manufactured today come with air conditioning/climate control systems.

Many of us experience the benefits of air condition in our cars or vans on a hot day but just like other parts of our car, the air-conditioning system also needs regular attention to ensure it continues to work efficiently and effectively. Air conditioning checks are not part of your cars annual service so it's up to you to have it checked.

Did you know your air conditioning loses charge every year or two, making it less efficient and making your car warmer? Our air conditioning services keep your air condition working properly by checking and topping up the refrigerant levels. This also involves cleansing the air circulation system. This is why car manufacturers recommend your air-condition system is recharged with gas and lubricant every 2 years.

Main dealers can charge a fortune for this service, but at Stig Motors we can do it for you for a very competitive price. We offer a complete air-conditioning recharge service, just drive in or call us to make an appointment.

Air conditioning doesn’t just provide in-car comfort during the hot summer months; it can also be used in winter to demist your windscreen. Which is why it's so important to have it working all throughout the year. Air-condition systems create dry warm air rather than the normal humid air from outside which helps clear your windscreen much more quickly.

The recharge process is quite simple and involves removing any old refrigerant gas and oil from your air-con system before replacing this with the correct amount of new refrigerant and lubricant as per your vehicle manufacturer’s recommendation. A vacuum test is also performed to ensure there are no cracks or damage in your air-conditioning system that could cause the gas to leak out.

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It only takes about an hour for the whole recharge process and you will once again have refreshing cool air. Air-con systems that are not recharged regularly will be less effective and have to work harder to produce cool air. This puts more strain on the engine and uses more fuel.