Car air conditioning systems are sealed, but they’re not perfectly sealed forever. Over time, tiny amounts of refrigerant gas escape through hoses, seals, and connections — even if there’s no obvious leak. This is completely normal, but it means most cars lose enough refrigerant over 1-2 years to notice a real drop in cooling performance.
Signs You’re Due a Regas
The most obvious sign is aircon that used to blow ice-cold now only managing lukewarm. You might also notice it takes longer to cool the car down, or that performance drops off on longer drives. If your aircon hasn’t been touched in a couple of years, it’s worth having it checked even without obvious symptoms.
What a Regas Involves
We remove the old refrigerant, check the system for leaks, and refill it to the correct level with fresh refrigerant and oil. It’s a straightforward job that usually takes under an hour, and it makes a noticeable difference to comfort — especially useful to have sorted before the summer rush.
Book In Before the Heat Arrives
Booking your regas now, before the weather turns, means you avoid the queue that builds up once everyone else’s aircon starts struggling in the sun. Pop into Brookes Auto Repair in Ystalyfera and we’ll have you sorted.
