A/C has been rapidly standardised over the last 10 years due to the major enhancement it brings to passenger comfort.
However, drivers are only just realising that A/C systems do require regular maintenance.
Vehicle A/C systems will tend to lose refrigerant over time as refrigerant permeates through the physical joins between components. Over time this will cause deterioration in performance.
Worse still, if you leave A/C operating with low refrigerant levels more serious problems can occur, lubricant circulation may be affected and air or moisture may enter the system.
The consequences could include:
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Poorer fuel economy as the compressor remains engaged to attain lower temperatures
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Internal corrosion caused by air or moisture reacting with refrigerant
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Component or system failure
Peter James Motor Group now offer a range of A/C related services.
Free A/C Performance Test
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Checks system pressures and vent temperature
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Compares to recommended levels
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Visual inspection
Anti-bacterial system clean
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Treats the problem of stale smelling A/C at source
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Prevents the problem returning for 12 months
Full A/C Service
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As per Performance Test
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Recovers refrigerant
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Evacuates air and moisture from the system
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Leak test
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Recharge to recommended levels adding fresh oil as necessary
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Full visual inspection