What do we do?
Vehicle air conditioning. We operate in the south of England but also have a list of
experienced AC technicians in other parts of the country that we don't cover
ourselves - here
We service, troubleshoot, repair and recharge the airconditioning systems of cars and
other vehicles.
We concentrate only on the air conditioning system although we are occasionally forced
to stray into heater problems if that is affecting the AC. Similarly we sometimes
need to look for electrical faults if they are preventing the correct operation
of the AC system.
We do not dabble with Refrigeration or with the airconditioning of buildings of any kind.
We are pure specialists in the aircon of vehicles whether they be cars, trucks,
combine harvesters, agricultural tractors, coaches or plant.
We specialize to the extent that we do not even get involved in new installations of AC
into cars - only the diagnosis of problems, and the repair and recharging of existing
systems. If however you need a new system added to your car, with our
experience we may be able to direct you to a suitable source - we are happy
to offer advice where we are able. Please call Jenny on the booking number -
here
We offer three things that you might not get elsewhere -
1. Expertise - We've been doing this for quite a while so most problems are
not new to us.
2. Equipment - We need quite large vans to accomodate all the equipment that we use.
3. Honesty - We strongly believe that honesty is always the best policy, both
in life and in business. We will always be straight with you - no porkies, nor
will we try to pull the wool over anyones eyes.
We aim to keep the aircon of your car going as well as it was designed to go.
Apart from all regular British, European and Far Eastern cars from say an Aston
Martin to a Hyundai Atoz, we see the occasional Rolls Royce or Bentley and we
regularly service American cars, both classic and modern and also niceties such
as Ferrari and Porsche and occasionally Lamborghini or DeLorean. Over the past
few months we have seen a number of beautifully renovated old classics, perhaps
more than usual, a selection of these are:- a 1968 Maserati Mexico, a 1977 Bristol
603 S2, a 1977 Aston Martin V8, a 1968 Rolls Shadow II, a 1986 Daimler Double
Six, a 1972 Jenson Interceptor III, an Aston Martin DB4 Superleggera, a 1971
Pontiac Grand Prix and a 1937 Rolls Phantom III (with a later AC system), a
1960 Cadillac de Ville. We recently installed an AC system into the rear of
a 1937 Rolls Royce 25/30 for the bride.
Not only old vehicles - occasionally we are asked to investigate brand new vehicles,
cars and trucks, which for one reason or another have left the manufacturers with the
AC not performing correctly.
For trucks we are only too aware of the pressure to keep vehicles on the road
during the working week. Many years ago I was an owner-driver, loading a trailer
each Friday and then leaving on the Sunday evening to catch the ferry and spend
most of the week abroad. Hence we are flexible with hours and can usually accommodate
the busy truck with out of hours service.
Similarly with agricultural tractors and combines. They need to continue working,
particularly when the weather is right. Again we can be flexible with the hours
we work and we are usually able to repair pipes if they have been damaged thus
getting the tractor serviceable again very speedily. We also have access to
parts at very competitive prices. Incidentally, I have been a full member of
the NFU for many years.
About us
We are a small family company and are NOT associated with, or part of,
any other grouping or franchise.
Our company as been operating for over 36 years and about 14 years
ago decided to specialise only in the airconditioning of vehicles. When we decided
to specialise we checked that the name 'Aircon Direct' was a name not being used by
any other company, however in the past few years we have noticed a number of similar
or identical names have now appeared (one of which is a franchise).
We
are not associated at all with any of those names or with any other company.
We are the original Aircon Direct.
We are a founder member of MACP-Europe which is a pan European association
devoted to this specialisation of Mobile Air Conditioning. It promotes better
standards of technical training and expertise for AC technicians and by liasing
with professional institutes, car and AC equipment manufacturers and governments
is trying to harmonise regulations for mobile AC within the EU. Within the next
few months a comprehensive certification scheme is to be launched.
As from July this year (2010) the regulations for the AC technician's qualification
will change drastically. As from July 4th 2010 it will be illegal for anyone
to work on the AC system of a car, to remove or replace refrigerant of any car
or small van without a qualification recognised by DEFRA (the Department of
the Environment). This new rquirement is Europewide and supercedes the previous,
slightly less onerous qualification. Our three technicians have this DEFRA approved
qualification of course.
Meet the Team
As a small company we are able to give a very conscientious and personal service
in this specialized arena. Our company consists of three family members and
one long term trusted employee.
Jenny is probably your first contact with us. She answers the phones and
takes bookings and enquiries with endless patience and courtesy.
Derek has worked with us for many years and has our full confidence in
his work as an aircon technician. He is careful and thorough in his work.
Mark, our son, is well steeped in the business, as befits a family member
and has a wide experience for such a young man (upper twenties).
John, that's me, - I'm the old one, and occasionally feel it.
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