Mercedes Air Conditioning

Ever driven your car on a hot day when your air con isn’t working as it should? 

Air conditioning is meant to keep you cool when the weather is warm, and de-mist windows in the cold winter months. If your vehicle’s air con is faulty, it’ll leave you with more issues than being too hot. You risk visibility problems, putting you and your passengers at risk. Air con is a system designed not only for your comfort but also for your safety. 

It’s why one of our recent clients got in contact.

Their Mercedes C Class was experiencing issues with the air conditioning system. It was blowing hot air, even on the coolest setting – the last thing you want right before summer… even in the UK!

The Problem

Once the Mercedes C Class arrived at our garage, our Mercedes specialist technicians tested the air con system and carried out a visual check. They were quickly able to confirm the issue during this initial inspection. 

The air con was indeed blowing hot air even on the coolest setting, yet there were no visible warning messages on the dashboard.

One of the most common causes of a warm air conditioning system is due to insufficient refrigerant. Air con systems use refrigerant to produce cool air. If it is running low, then the system will fail. 

However, this isn’t the only issue that can occur. Air conditioning is a complex system with many components, all of which can develop a fault. 

System leaks, condenser or compressor failure, belt drives failing, or lack of use can cause your air con to fail. 

This is why at Shires Garage our specialist technicians perform a comprehensive analysis of your Mercedes air conditioning system. 

During the analysis, we do the following:

• AC pressure test
• Leak test
• Code read
• Live data readings
• Consult the Mercedes dealer info
• And more…

To find out why our client’s air conditioning wasn’t working correctly, our technicians carried out all these tests. Our experts are always thorough during a Mercedes air conditioning service and will find any faults the first time. The last thing we wanted to do was just assume it was a refrigerant issue, regas the C Class and let them leave. It may not have solved the issue, wasting time and money. 

When the C Class’s gas level reading was low, it indicated it needed a regas. But to ensure there weren’t any underlying issues, our Mercedes air conditioning specialists inspected the entire system. 

Although a regas was required, our Mercedes experts suspected our client’s Mercedes could have a system leak. 

The Diagnosis

At Shires Garage, we use a 15-step diagnostic process to guarantee your vehicle’s problems are solved first time. Our in-depth analysis allows us to spot the smallest issues other garages might overlook. Small problems can develop into major (and costly) issues if left unchecked. 

It was crucial to get to the bottom of our client’s air conditioning system issues. When our Mercedes technicians took a closer look at the entire system, they discovered the low gas levels were indeed due to a leak. 

Fixing The Mercedes C Class Air Con

Our technicians have extensive experience servicing Mercedes air conditioning systems, so they were able to locate the leak, replaced the faulty part and added a UV dye to aid leak detection in the future. We even replaced the oil in the system.  

At Shires Garage, we always use genuine Mercedes or high-quality parts for every repair, ensuring your vehicle stays in peak condition. Using high-quality parts improves your vehicle ‘s efficiency, performance, and longevity. 

Once the Mercedes’ leak was fixed, the C Class was regassed to the required level and leftover gas from the system was recycled. We always handle any leftover gas with care, ensuring it’s disposed of correctly to avoid negatively impacting the environment.

Lastly, our experts decontaminated the Mercedes air conditioning system to rid it of bacteria and unpleasant smells. 

The Mercedes’ air conditioning system was finally blowing cool air once again! Our client collected their Mercedes C Class in full working condition, and on the same day they dropped it off at our garage. 

Other garages may have just regassed the C Class and completely missed the underlying cause. Our specialists used their vast Mercedes expertise and our 15-step process to diagnose the leak, ensuring a first time, reliable fix. 

We even saved our client money compared to the main Mercedes dealership. At Shires Garage, you always get better value than the main dealers, no matter your vehicle’s needs.

Summary

A recent client’s Mercedes C Class had a faulty air conditioning system. It was blowing out hot air, even on the coolest setting. 

Luckily, they reached out to our experienced Mercedes specialists at Shires Garage.

During the initial inspection, our 15-step diagnostic process allowed our experts to find the root cause quickly.

The Mercedes needed an air con regas to solve the hot air issue, but there was also a leak in the vehicle’s air con system. 

Our experts sourced a genuine Mercedes part, replaced it, regassed the air con, and had the C Class back to our client all on the same day. 

A successful, reliable and first-time fix. 

Our client even saved money compared to what the main Mercedes dealership would have charged.

If your Mercedes’ air con system isn’t working as it should, call our experts at Shires Garage and book in. Speak to our team on 01458 250570.

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