Business Details
48 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Vehicle Air Conditioning Specialists Carterton
Established in 1978, ACRE Air has built a reputation as West Oxfordshire's premier vehicle air conditioning specialist. Our family-run business initially focused on farm vehicles and specialist air conditioning systems before expanding to service all types of vehicles with air conditioning and refrigeration systems. With over 40 years of expertise in car air con services, we cater to both private and trade customers, including local garages and main dealers. Our recent relocation to new premises provides clients with a comfortable waiting area while their vehicles receive expert care. We offer comprehensive solutions including recharging, anti-bacterial treatments, and leak detection, utilising the latest R1234yf gas unavailable elsewhere locally.Our mobile service extends to agricultural machinery, while our workshop handles commercial plant equipment with flexible booking options. Customer testimonials consistently highlight our professionalism, competitive pricing, and rapid service delivery, demonstrated through numerous five-star reviews. Our team's technical expertise ensures efficient diagnosis and repair, as evidenced by our ability to resolve critical air conditioning failures within hours during peak summer temperatures.
Services
Vehicle air con recharge
Agricultural machinery service
Commercial plant AC repair
Mobile air con service
Anti-bacterial treatment
Leak detection
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of specialist experience in vehicle air conditioning systems
- Mobile service available for agricultural machinery maintenance
- Offer free diagnostic checks and leak detection services
- Only local provider of R1234yf refrigerant gas
- Consistently achieve five-star customer satisfaction ratings
What people say
Fantastic value
Excellent service
Promptly fitted
Superb knowledge
Quick diagnosis
Services
Vehicle air con recharge
Our vehicle air conditioning recharge service restores optimal cooling performance using both R134a and the latest R1234yf refrigerants. This essential maintenance procedure removes old gas, checks system integrity, and replenishes with fresh refrigerant to manufacturer specifications. Suitable for all vehicle types, this service typically completes within one hour while maintaining factory-standard efficiency levels.
Agricultural machinery service
Specialist air conditioning maintenance for agricultural machinery ensures operator comfort and equipment reliability in demanding environments. Our mobile service team diagnoses cooling system issues, performs refrigerant top-ups, and repairs damaged components directly at your location. This tailored approach minimises downtime for tractors, harvesters, and other farm vehicles requiring climate control systems.
Anti-bacterial treatment
This deep-cleaning service eliminates bacterial build-up and unpleasant odours from air conditioning systems over three years old. Using professional-grade anti-bacterial solutions, we sanitise internal components while restoring fresh airflow. The treatment effectively removes musty smells caused by microbial growth in evaporator units, improving cabin air quality and system efficiency.
Leak detection
Our comprehensive leak detection service identifies refrigerant losses using advanced UV dye analysis and pressure testing. This precision diagnostic process locates microscopic leaks in hoses, seals, and components that cause gradual system failure. We provide detailed fault reports and repair cost estimates following our free initial inspection to help customers make informed maintenance decisions.
Commercial plant AC repair
Specialist air conditioning repairs for commercial refrigeration vehicles and plant equipment maintain operational efficiency. Our engineers schedule interventions around client workloads to minimise disruption, addressing compressor failures, condenser issues, and refrigerant circuit problems. This service extends equipment lifespan while ensuring temperature-critical operations remain uninterrupted.
Questions
What types of vehicles do you service?
We service all vehicles with air conditioning systems including cars, agricultural machinery, and commercial refrigeration units.
Do you offer mobile services for agricultural equipment?
Yes, our mobile service team provides on-site air conditioning maintenance and repairs for agricultural machinery.
How long does an air con recharge take?
Most vehicle air conditioning recharges complete within one hour during standard operating hours.
Do you handle commercial vehicle AC systems?
Yes, we service commercial refrigeration vehicles and plant equipment with flexible scheduling options.
What refrigerants do you use?
We work with both R134a and the latest R1234yf refrigerants, the latter being unavailable elsewhere locally.
Can you perform emergency air con repairs?
Yes, we prioritise urgent cases and have resolved critical failures within hours of vehicle drop-off.
Reviews (7)
Daniel Grant
Jan 05, 2022
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I've have 4 of my cars done with Ian and other family members and there is not a bad word to say about the service they provide it is absolutely spot on no complaints
Neil Turner
Nov 07, 2021
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Fantastic service, in for a top up and no other issues found while doing it. Definitely will be using again.
Filip Sieczkowski
Feb 28, 2021
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Very good garage. Problem has been sorted out in a few minutes and now everything is working as it should. Good price. Strongly recommend.
Rachael Brooks
Jan 13, 2021
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Air con in my car decided to stop working on what happened to be the hottest day of 2020 so far (30°). Phoned them up, dropped car off, picked up an hour later all sorted and great price. Excellent service. Highly recommend
Ed Smythe
Dec 25, 2020
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My wife's MINI has had an intermittent Air Conditioning fault for years which has never been correctly diagnosed, despite numerous gas recharges and tests. Ian recommended we initially replace the condenser which was getting to the end of its natural life. While this didn't correct the issue, it highlighted that the expansion valve was faulty; Ian offered to perform this separate job out for no charge, which was a gesture that we were extremely humbled by.
He even topped up the screen washer fluid which had just come up with a low warning on the dash. Highly recommended, extremely professional, fantastic value and we'll not be going anywhere else for Air Con based services in the future. Thanks Ian and Mandy.
He even topped up the screen washer fluid which had just come up with a low warning on the dash. Highly recommended, extremely professional, fantastic value and we'll not be going anywhere else for Air Con based services in the future. Thanks Ian and Mandy.
James Duncan
Jun 03, 2020
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Couldn't recommend enough. Quickly identified a leaking compressor, promptly fitted and up and running. If anything car is super cold on a hot sunny day now if that was ever a problem : Fast and effective communication throughout and sensible prices.
Jordan Walker
May 18, 2020
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I have been using Ian for the last three years, his knowledge and experience with state of the art air conditioning machines mean that you get a service no local garage can give. Thanks again.
