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COOLCAR || WHY CHOSE US

Choose CoolCar: Specialist automotive HVAC & Electrical business with 5 branches across Auckland and the Waikato to keep you comfortable no matter the weather

MTA Approved || 30+ Years Experience || Same-Day bookings || Courtesy Cars Available || Expert Technicians || Backed by VASA

VEHICLE AIR-CONDITIONING, HEATING & ELECTRICAL SPECIALISTS - NOT ANOTHER GENERAL REPAIR WORSHOP

CoolCar has specialised in automotive air-conditioning & heating systems since the 1980's at the very first CoolCar Newton, in Auckland. The CoolCar of the current day continues to deliver excellence within the industry, diagnosing the cause of system failures, providing proper explanations to you on what your vehicle needs to, and carrying out the appropriate repair. Fixing the issue right the first time, instead of repeatedly topping up a leaking air-conditioning or heating system at your expense or replacing parts without understand what caused them to fail.

We've honed our knowledge on auto electrical skills. Keeping pace with the enhancements in electronics within the automotive industry. Our team is made up of experienced technicians that have a genuine and avid love for automotive mechanisms. You can best believe we know our way around a wide range of vehicles and their climate-control systems. Choose CoolCar.

  • Loan cars available: Stay mobile while your vehicle is with us

  • Flexible hours by arrangement & same-day appointments: We know how busy life can get

  • Kiwi Family owned and operated: With technicians that care about your vehicle

  • Trusted by dealerships, fleets and insurers: Preferred repairers for major brands and top choice for many insurance companies

  • Convenient and reliable service: Fast turn around times, clear communication and mobile services available

  • Partnered with leading brands: Official installers for REDARC, Dometic, HULK 4X4, Sensuism and more~

  • Ethical and environmentally responsible practises: Correct handling & disposal of refrigerant, and human made content and advice. 

  • No cause you see I am

  • Experts in automotive air-conditioning: Hands on experience from the 1980's in permanent A/C, heating and electrical repairs

  • Qualified technicians: CoolCar's team is comprised of qualified, capable staff that have your best interests and effectivity in mind

  • Advanced diagnostic technology: We keep on top of industry enhancements to keep providing the best service possible

  • Caravan and motorhome specialists: Same-day bookings available for all manner of repairs

  • Expertise in all vehicles: From classic cars and hot rod's to EVs, hybrids and heavy machinery

  • R744/CO2 system Experts: Only repairer in the Southern Hemisphere with the training and gear. 

  • Industry recognised: MTA assured repairs. Backed by VASA, owner Catherine sits on VASA Board. 

QUICK-FIX APPROACH

1. Unclear booking times requiring confirmation, and slow repairs

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2. Add refrigerant and/or UV dye and see how long it lasts

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3. Quick examination of the engine bay for obvious leaks or lengthy diagnostics as technicians aren't sure what to look for outside of UV dye

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4. A limited explanation or one that counts on your ignorance for support 

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5. Replace the most obvious component or re-gas the vehicle without repairing the root cause and providing a temporary solution that is often more harmful to your car

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6. Only treats the symptom ensuring you'll return with the same issue

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7. General mechanical approach, reinforcing the 'cure all re-gas theory'

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THE COOLCAR APPROACH

1. A/C & Heating diagnostics you can book online for same-day appointments and quick turn around times. We value your time. 

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1. Investigate why the refrigerant has been lost

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2. Diagnosis of the whole system the cause of the issue

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3. Thorough explanation and quotation of our findings with a visual demonstration and your options explained in detail

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4. Repairs that address the entire issue at its root, with care and concern for your vehicle

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5. A lasting solution to your issue, assured with a 12-month warranty

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6. Specialised approach backed by years in the industry 

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LEADING SPECIALISTS IN AUTOMOTIVE HVAC SERVICES

CoolCar has been working at the forefront of the automotive air-conditioning and heating scheme for a long time. However, we do not let our pre-existing expertise keep us from staying on top of the game. To ensure our keeping up with the rapidly evolving industry and technological advancements in HVAC systems in cars; Our team regularly attends the VASA (Vehicle Air-Conditioning Specialists Australasia), Wire and Gas Conference, held annually to stay on the top of the game. However, we do not let shiny new tech get in the way of good-old practical know-how and experience. The right diagnostic tools and technology are important, and so is getting our hands-dirty and sounding out diagnostics with sight, touch, thorough understanding of how vehicle systems work and 30+ years of experience. We're passionate and proud to provide repairs we know are of exceptional quality, so choose CoolCar

PROMPT & THOROUGH DIAGNOSTICS BEFORE REPAIRS

  • Electronic and visual leak detection 

  • Refrigerant loss calculation

  • Tracer gas testing (when necessary)

  • Refrigerant identification

  • Electrical testing and scanning

  • Temperature and pressure analysis

  • Physical examination of components                            
    and respective health

  • Compressor operation checks when fully charged

QUOTATION & DEMONSTRATION OF FAULT

  • Non-obligation quotation at time of diagnostics

  • Suggested repairs that will actually address the
    issue instead of patching it

  • Thorough explanation in plain English 

  • Demonstration of fault

  • Friendly and helpful staff

  • Honest advice from experienced technicians

EXPERT REPAIRS CARRIED OUT BY PROFESSIONALS

  • Fast and expert repairs, carried out with care
    for your vehicle

  • Full repairs that will last, as discussed during quotation

  • Replacement of serviceable parts during repair, to
    ensure full restoration, when necessary

  • Correct and responsible handling and disposal of
    harmful refrigerant

  • Repairing the root cause of your issue, not just
    the symptoms

ENVIRONMENTALLY CONCIOUS FOR A HEALTHIER PLANET

DOING OUR PART TO REDUCE ENIRONMENTAL IMPACT WITHIN OUR INDUSTRY

CoolCar Air-Conditioning Centres are keenly aware of the poor influence refrigerant and poor handling, and disposal practises pose to the environment. 

We wish to do our part to reduce our carbon footprint and preserve New Zealand's great outdoors that we love so much. By choosing CoolCar you're supporting this effort. All refrigerants taken from our centres is voluntarily submitted to Cool-Safe for safe destruction, ensuring it's not released back into the environment, where it is up to 10,000 times as potent as CO2. 

Recently, New Zealand has initiated a stewardship program to shift the correct disposal of these gasses from voluntary to mandatory and regulated. We are excited to see this change.

We're also mindful on the impact of AI within the industry, especially in regard to marketing, web development, and operation optimisation. We want to keep our advise, and our content completely human and hand made. 

EXPERTISE

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OUR GUARENTEE

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CoolCar branches that charge for evaluations will waive any evaluation fee for up to 12 months, after repair. 

INDUSTRY INVOLVMENT

We are associated with:

  • MTA (Motor Trade Association), and

  • VASA (Automotive Air Conditioning, Electrical and Cooling Specialists of Australasia).

These are key organisations in the industry, which helps us stay ahead of industry developments and ensure the best service to our customers.

Our centre owners include representatives on industry organisations and multiple award-winners for Best Auto Air-Conditioning Specialist.

VEHICLE RANGE

  • cars, four-wheel-drives, utes, vans

  • motor-homes, boats

  • trucks, transport refrigeration

  • planes, helicopters

  • trains, buses

  • tractors, farm vehicles

  • heavy machinery

  • performance cars, classic cars, replica vehicles

  • emergency vehicles including ambulances

We have expertise in air-conditioning for all types of vehicles, aircraft and boats.

If your vehicle is not on this list, contact us anyway as we will most likely be able to help you.

WHAT WE DO

From minis to helicopters, CoolCar is prepared for all of your automotive air-conditioning and heating needs.

SOME OF OUR FAV'S

CoolCar has worked on so many awesome vehicles, these are some of our favourites

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