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Can anyone recommend someone in the south Essex area (I am in Southend) or perhaps a bit further if necessary, who can look at my aircon.
Its for my car that I bought in Nov 2019, and so of course it is only recently with the good weather that I have found that the aircon is not doing what it should cool-wise. The fan comes on ok, just no significant cooling. I'm assuming that I'd be best taking it to someone who would check it all over properly (eg leaks, compressor, etc) and not just do a re-charge and hope for the best. Ideas appreciated.
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You could try British Legends in Southend. It's probably the condenser needs replacing as the radiator fins will be crumbling away if it has never been changed and not cooling properly, assuming all is well elsewhere.
Local to me in Romford is Allen and Hall, ex MG Rover. Used them a few times for MOT and small work. Like their friendliness and abilities. Family owned and it shows. |
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Harry you can fit it yourself. I paid £69.99 for a new aircon radiator. I am having it checked for leaks and hopefully regased this Sunday at my home. . I don’t think the rad will show a leak because when I released the bung that was kepping the dirt out, it popped off into the back of beyond with quite some force. That was a week after it had been delivered.
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Had mine done today by a guy in Aveley. Seemed very thorough and knowledgeably.
Only charges £40 and includes a pressure and leak test. His number if you are interested is 07448 694301. |
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Aircon done today at British Legends, nr Southend airport.
Report was that it did just need the recharge, tests revealed no leaks. Good service from them as always. |
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