Air con recharge station connected to a cars air conditioning ports

Maidstone, Kent

Air con regas and repairs in Maidstone

Name: JF Automotive
Address: Unit 31, Integra, Parkwood Industrial Estate, Bircholt Rd, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9GQ, United Kingdom
Telephone: 01622 321500
Price range: $$-$$$

Air con not blowing cold? We regas R134a and R1234yf systems, find leaks and fix faults, so the cold air comes back and stays.

Get a price → Call 01622 321500

R134a and R1234yf
Regas usually 45 to 90 minutes
Leak test before we refill

Common faults

Signs your air con needs attention

Not as cold as it was

The most common cause is low gas. A regas with a vacuum and leak test usually brings it back.

Smells, noises or weak airflow

Musty smells, clicking or hissing, or windows slow to demist all point to a fault worth checking.

Works on one side only

Cold one side and warm the other, or working on and off, usually means a fault rather than low gas.

What we do

Regas, leak finding and repairs

We never just top up a system that's leaking. If it's losing gas, we find out why first.

Regas: old gas recovered, vacuum test, the right oil and a recharge to the maker's amount
Leak finding with an electronic sniffer, UV dye and pressure testing
Repairs to compressors, condensers, pipes, seals, valves and evaporators
Add-ons: cabin sanitising, a new pollen filter, or do it with your service

How it works

What happens

Recover and testWe recover the old gas (it's never vented), pull a deep vacuum and watch for leaks.
RechargeThe right amount of fresh R134a or R1234yf goes in with the correct oil for your car.
Prove it worksWe run the system and check the vent temperature, aiming for 4 to 8°C, then talk you through anything we found.

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Our workshop

Real people, our own workshop

A JF Automotive technician working under a car on the ramp

A technician checking a car in the JF Automotive workshop

Working on a Lamborghini in the JF Automotive workshop

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Reviews

What customers say

I have a Shogun that has an air conditioner problem. Several garages nearer me have been unhelpful and dismissive, telling me what they think the problem is and how to solve it but unable or unwilling to do so. I phoned JF Automotive, booked in for a diagnostic test for…

Jim

My 2011 Lamborghini had both a TCU and ECU remap and it's totally transformed the car along with BMC Carbon filters as recommended. Total professional setup and very knowledgeable people.. I would definitely use again.

Greg Wheeler

Their prices are very competitive and they are friendly , very professional , with a comfortable waiting area and great coffee . A quality garage find . Will definitely recommend and use them again for my next mini countryman service . 👏👏👏👏👏

Tremayn Nowell MINI

Common questions

How long does an air con regas take?

A standard regas takes 45 to 90 minutes. It takes longer if we find a leak or a fault that needs repairing.

Which gas does my car use?

Older cars mostly use R134a and newer cars use R1234yf. We've the machines and oils for both and check which your car needs.

Why is my air con not cold?

Most of the time it's low gas, lost slowly over the years or through a small leak. If the gas level is fine, we look at the compressor, sensors and electrics.

Can you do it with my service?

Yes. Book it with your service and we do both on the same visit.

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The team behind every job

Technicians, calibrators and the front desk, all in Maidstone. No call centre and no subcontracting - the person who books you in is the person you can ask about the job.