Car & Truck Air Conditioning
in Canberra
Blowing warm? Weird smell? Fan running but no cold air? I regas, leak‑test and repair vehicle air conditioning at your home or worksite — cars, 4WDs, trucks and agri machinery, R134a and R1234yf.
- Regas with R134a and R1234yf — the newer refrigerant most workshops charge extra for
- Electronic leak detection and UV dye tracing
- Compressor, condenser and cabin filter replacement
- Heavy vehicle, tractor and agri A/C welcome
Everything I handle under Vehicle Air Conditioning
Full aircon regas
Vacuum, evacuate and recharge with the correct refrigerant and oil for your vehicle.
Leak detection & repair
Electronic sniffers and UV dye to find the leak — no guesswork, no repeat regas.
Compressor replacement
Diagnosis and replacement of failed compressors, clutches and pressure switches.
Condenser & receiver drier
Replacement of stone‑damaged condensers and moisture‑logged driers.
Evaporator & heater core
Cabin cooling issues, water leaks into the footwell, blocked drains.
Cabin filter & smell issues
Filter replacement and antibacterial treatment for musty aircon odour.
Electrical A/C faults
Blend door actuators, control head problems and climate control wiring.
R1234yf refrigerant
Newer refrigerant used in most 2016+ vehicles — fully equipped machine on the van.
Heavy vehicle & agri
Trucks, tractors, headers, harvesters — mobile service to farm and worksite.
Aircon acting up? These are the tell-tale signs
Sound familiar? If any of these match what your vehicle is doing, call Filip on 0412 108 296 for a straight answer over the phone.
Simple, honest, no surprises.
Book a slot
Tell me the vehicle year, make and symptoms. Rough price on the phone.
On-site pressure & leak test
System is checked with gauges and a sniffer before any refrigerant is added.
Evacuate, vacuum, recharge
Proper 30-minute vacuum to remove moisture, then charge to manufacturer spec.
Cold-air handover
Vent-temperature test, receipt and 12-month warranty on repairs.
Fifteen years on the tools, in Canberra & Queanbeyan
Both refrigerants on board
R134a for older vehicles and R1234yf for 2016+ Toyotas, Fords, Kias and Euros — no "come back next week" runaround.
We fix, not just top up
A system that "needs" a regas every year has a leak. I find it and repair it once, properly.
Cars, trucks, tractors, caravans
From a Corolla in Kambah to a header on a Yass farm — same fully equipped mobile setup.
"Booked Filip for an aircon regas on our LandCruiser before a Queensland trip. Found a slow leak at the condenser, fixed and gassed same day. Ice cold the whole way up."
"Newer Kia needed R1234yf and every workshop told me a two-week wait. Filip came the next morning. Fair price, professional job."
"Tractor A/C died mid-harvest. Filip drove out to the paddock, replaced the compressor and had us back cutting the same afternoon."
Fully mobile across the ACT
I cover all of the ACT plus Queanbeyan and surrounding NSW — Canberra, Belconnen, Gungahlin, Woden, Tuggeranong, Queanbeyan, Jerrabomberra, Googong, Bungendore and out to nearby farms and worksites.
Common questions
How much does a car aircon regas cost in Canberra?+
Standard R134a regas is a fixed price when the system holds pressure. R1234yf costs more because the refrigerant itself is more expensive. Call for a quote — I'll tell you straight up.
My aircon worked yesterday and today it's warm — what's wrong?+
Usually a leak or a failed compressor clutch. A proper leak test finds the cause before spending on refrigerant that just leaks straight back out.
Do you regas R1234yf?+
Yes — I run a fully compliant R1234yf machine on the van, so newer Toyotas, Fords, Kias and European vehicles are all covered.
Can you service truck and tractor A/C?+
Yes. I regularly service heavy vehicle, tractor and header A/C systems — mobile out to your farm, depot or worksite around Canberra and the Queanbeyan region.
How often should I regas my car air conditioning?+
A healthy aircon system shouldn't need a regas — refrigerant is sealed in. If it needs topping up every year or two, there's a leak. I'll find it and fix it properly.
How long does a car aircon regas take?+
A straightforward regas — pressure test, vacuum, recharge, cold-air check — is about 60 minutes on most cars. Add extra time if a leak test or repair is required.
Why does my car aircon smell bad when I turn it on?+
Damp organic matter (mould) grows on the evaporator core. A cabin filter replacement plus an antibacterial evaporator treatment usually clears it in one visit.
Is it worth converting an old R12 system to R134a?+
Sometimes — depends on the vehicle. Old classic and heritage cars usually benefit; late-90s R134a systems rarely need conversion. Happy to advise before quoting.
Can you replace an aircon compressor at my home?+
Yes. Most compressor replacements can be done in your driveway in a single visit. I bring the replacement compressor, new drier, refrigerant and oil on the van.
Got an electrical fault or aircon that's blowing warm?
Call for a straight answer and a fair quote. No callout fee within 20 km of Crestwood.