Car Repairs & Diagnostics in thame

Engine Diagnostics

Modern vehicles are very intuitive, which is great for drivers but when a warning light comes on, it’s not always clear what it means. At RCP service centre, we have over 45 years in the trade and have invested heavily in the very best diagnostic equipment, which allows us to find and fix faults, fast. That means you pay less for labour and your vehicle is off the road for less time. If the issue is going to take a while to sort out, we’ll let you know and can provide a courtesy car in the meantime. Just give our garage in Thame a call or let us know if you would like us to come and pick up your car. Our collection service is available across Stadhampton, Towersay and the surrounding areas.

What is an Engine diagnostic Test

Car diagnostic tests scan your car’s components and systems to check for issues with components such as the engine, transmission, oil tank, throttle, and much more. Car diagnostic tests require specific devices and expertise to read correctly, most tests are performed with mechanics or at dealer shops.

Why Is an engine diagnostic test important?

Car diagnostic tests scan your car’s components and systems to check for issues with components such as the engine, transmission, oil tank, throttle, and much more. Car diagnostic tests require specific devices and expertise to read correctly, most tests are performed with mechanics or at dealer shops.

aircon repairs and re-gassing

There are lots of reasons why air conditioning units lose efficiency or fail altogether, including mould or mildew build up, the ventilation fan may be fried, a failed compressor etc. The most common issues people come to us with are:

The air con isn’t as cold as it used to be
Weak air flow
The air starts out cool then starts getting warm
A horrible smell

Whatever the problem is, we’re on hand for diagnosing and repairing, re-gassing and more. Like most issues with cars, the key is to catch the issue early. If you have any doubts, get in touch today.

R134A gas is common in vehicles manufactured before 2014. All vehicles with air conditioning manufactured since 1st January 2017 include the new R1234YF air con gas which is more environmentally friendly. Since this date, manufacturers are no longer allowed to use the older R134A air con gas in a bid to reduce global warming as the old gas is believed to be more damaging to the environment. R1234YF gas was phased in by vehicle manufacturers over time so vehicles rolling off the production line between 2014 and 2016 could require either gas. To find out which type of air conditioning gas your car needs and to start a booking to have your air con gas recharged.