AIR CONDITIONING.
Your Air conditioning system is more complicated than people think and is used for much more than just cooling you down in the summer.
When working properly your air conditioning system can also:
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Offer a cooler, more comfortable drive.
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Help to demist your windscreen in winter months.
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Help to filter out pollen, pollutants and any bacteria entering your vehicle.
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Greatly improve the quality of air you and your family breath.
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Reduce the stress of being stuck in traffic jams in the heat!
Just like a vehicle service you should have your air conditioning system tested each year to ensure optimum performance and followed by an Air Conditioning service every 2 years.

Air Conditioning system pre - inspection (Required before any Air Conditioning Service)
Due to a recent change in Automotive Air Conditioning regulations it is now a legal requirement for us to check your air con system for any faults or leaks before carrying out any Re-gas or Air Conditioning Service.
Our air conditioning system inspection includes:
- A refrigerant check
- A Diagnostic check of the air conditioning system.
- A thorough inspection of the system components, including the compressor, condenser and drive belts.
- A specialist leak detection test to confirm your system will last so you don't waste your money.
Its at this point we will contact you if their are any issues with your system. Once complete, you have the option of Ockendon Test Centres Air Conditioning Service or an air conditioning re-gas
FREE MOT AND
SERVICE REMINDER
At Ockendon Test Centre we love to look after our customers, so let us remember your important vehicle dates for you with a FREE MOT AND SERVICE REMINDER
Standard R134a (Most cars before 2015)
New 1234yf Air Con Gas (Most cars after 2015)

Most new vehicles use a different type of Air Con Gas known as 1234yf, This is a legal requirement and is more environmentally friendly. This gas is a lot more expensive than normally 134a gas and has a completely different pricing structure.
Prices Start from £120 + VAT
To find out how much your air con will cost please call us with your registration number.
What is a Pollen Filter? and why should you change it!

You change the air filter so your engine can breath clean air but do you ever change the filter that cleans the air your family breathes?
Your Vehicles pollen filter is the filter that stops you and your family breathing in bad pollutants from outside and also reduces outside smells.
Having a clean pollen filter not only improves the air quality but also helps improve the performance of your air conditioning system.
Below are some other reasons why you should change your pollen filter yearly:
- Improve Cabin Air quality that you and your family breath.
- Improve Health Issues like 'Asthma'.
- Reduce Bad smells in the vehicle and from your heating & A/C System.
- Reduce potential damage to your vehicles fans due to blockages.