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Recharge The AC Freon In Your Car Or Truck

Your truck or car's AC system is almost completely airtight, but your freon refrigerant is always slowly leaking out. Eventually, a car will lose enough freon so that its air conditioning system will no longer cool effectively. At Car Doc On The Island at 410 Bahama St we are ready to recharge your AC to help you keep your car or truck's cabin temperature cool.

"Help My AC Only Blows Warm Air!"

New advancements in R134a freon systems means that freon in newer cars doesn't leak out as much as old R12 freon systems. The average new model economy car only leaks about 0.41 ounces of refrigerant per year. Come to Car Doc On The Island in Venice when it's time to recharge your AC freon.

Car Doc On The Island's Fast 3 Step Process:
  • Vacuum out all the old refrigerant before refilling it.
  • Add new R134a refrigerant.
  • Pressurize your car's AC system and test for mico-leaks.
"Does Car Doc On The Island Have R12 Freon For My Classic Car?"

Unfortunately R12 freon is no longer available. If your car or truck was made before 1994 you must convert your entire AC system to the new R134a standard. This involves replacing dozens of seals and several AC auto parts. R134a is a more highly pressurized and much more efficient refrigerant pound for pound than R12. Most classic car AC compressors and condensers cannot withstand the intense pressure required and choose to add about 25% less freon to accommodate older systems. This means your AC may not cool as well as it used to. Converting your R12 system to R134a is a big job so stop by Car Doc On The Island today and talk with our mechanics about getting the job done right. Visit us today at 410 Bahama St.

"Is Used Freon Ok?"

Many auto repair shops resell used AC refrigerant. The old freon is cleaned using a specialized recovery machine that removes contaminants. Used freon provided by Car Doc On The Island works just as well as new freon after it's cleaned. Accepting used freon is a great way to help minimize the impact freon has on the environment.

Freon gas becomes a liquid when pressurized inside your car's A/C system but returns to its gaseous state as it leaks out. Many drivers in Venice are completely unaware that they are losing freon until the day when they turn on the car's AC and find only warm air blows out. Call 941-786-1595 and ask any of our auto repair specialists about recharging your car's AC. Stop by our store at 410 Bahama St and we will show you the best AC recharging options for your car.

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I was referred to Car Doc by two different people. I received expert advice and service. The staff is great! I will be using Car Doc from now on. I’m very happy for this referral!
~ , 06/20/2025
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By far the best mechanic shop I could ever ask for. 10/10. My suv unexpectedly broke down. I called to see if I could get it towed there and Desiree was so friendly. Once they diagnosed the issues I panicked bc it was something I couldn’t afford. Desiree really and truly went out of her way to help me find a solution to my problem. Not only did she recommend the finance offer but she also suggested a few other ways to help financially. She quickly sent me the pictures of what needed fixed and quotes on prices. She was very honest about what was a priority to fix and what could wait. I know nothing about vehicles and I felt totally comfortable with her suggestions and felt like she honestly cared and wanted to help. I got approved for financing so I was able to get it fixed and didn’t have to pay up front. I really don’t know what I would do if it wasn’t for Desiree. I got my car back alot sooner than I expected as well. I can’t recommend going anywhere else for auto repair after coming here. I’ll forever be a fan of the car doc! Thank you all for your hard work!
~ , 06/18/2025
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