London set a new May record in 2026
Kew Gardens reached 35.1°C on 26 May 2026, beating the previous UK May record from 1944.
Met Office climate summaryWeak airflow and warm air make every journey uncomfortable. Request a MOTCO air conditioning regas appointment and get your car ready for warmer days.
Appointment and vehicle compatibility are confirmed before service.

Upfront price£96 including VAT
East LondonLocal coverage only
Manual confirmationWe check details first
A weak air conditioning system is easy to ignore in mild weather. The problem becomes obvious when the car has been sitting in direct sun and the vents cannot bring the cabin temperature down. Recent Met Office records show why it is sensible to test the system before you depend on it.
Check availability before the next hot spellKew Gardens reached 35.1°C on 26 May 2026, beating the previous UK May record from 1944.
Met Office climate summaryThe national mean temperature from June to August was the highest in the series dating to 1884.
Met Office record reportThe UK mean was 2.5°C above the long-term average, making it the warmest June since 1884.
Met Office June 2023 reportConingsby recorded 40.3°C on 19 July 2022, the highest UK temperature on record.
Met Office July 2022 reportAir conditioning can gradually lose performance. You may notice the cabin takes longer to cool, the air never feels properly cold or the windows take longer to clear.
We confirm the registration, postcode and service compatibility before arranging the appointment.
A regas can restore cooling performance when low refrigerant is the cause of weak cabin cooling.
The service uses dedicated air conditioning equipment rather than a temporary cooling product.
Air conditioning performance can fade as refrigerant is lost over time. Recharging the system can restore colder air when low refrigerant is the cause. A sudden loss of cooling, however, may point to a leak, damaged pipe, condenser, compressor, pressure sensor or electrical fault.
That is why the appointment is confirmed against the vehicle first. If the agreed regas procedure is completed but a pre-existing defect prevents the system from cooling, the service terms provide for a 50% charge. At the current price that is £48 including VAT. Any repair is quoted separately and is never added without your agreement.
Air conditioning is useful beyond hot weather too. Dry conditioned air helps clear misted windows, so a working system matters on wet mornings as well as during a London heatwave.
Tell us where you are in East London and which car needs the service. We will confirm that we cover your area, check vehicle compatibility and contact you about the appointment.
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The price is £96 including VAT. This is £80 plus £16 VAT.
This service is currently available in East London only. Submit your postcode and we will confirm coverage before arranging the appointment.
No. It sends a booking request. The MOTCO team will contact you to confirm coverage, vehicle compatibility, date and time.
The advertised price is for the regas service. Any separate repair would be discussed with you and would not be added without your agreement.
If the agreed regas procedure is carried out but a pre-existing leak, broken pipe or failed component prevents the system from cooling, 50% of the full service price is payable. At the current price this is £48 including VAT. Your statutory rights are not affected.