Air Conditioning not working?

Car air compressors are filled with refrigerant which is a gas that comes in a tank (like propane you use for your gas grill). The car's air conditioning system is made up of hoses, clamps, pipes etc... that use the refrigerant to create cold air and push it through the vents of your vehicle. Over time, any of those mechanical parts may wear, leak or break down, completely.

If your car is 7-years old or younger it is likely (rule of thumb) that the lack of cool air is caused by a leak in the air-conditioning system. Some of the refrigerant has escaped through valves or hoses (this is a Little Deal and simply needs to be topped off). A good mechanic shop, like Cutshaw Automotive will connect the vehicle to a machine and recharge the system to proper levels; at the same time, placing dye in the system so that if there is a large leak it can be identified quickly.

If your car is more than 7 years old it's possible that your air compressor is faulty. This is a Big Deal. Check this by opening the hood of the car turning the air conditioning on and listening to see whether you hear the air compressor turn off and on (over the course of a couple of minutes). If the air compressor, itself, is not functioning it may require replacement, an expensive undertaking.

Bring it in - we can help!

Cutshaw Automotive 804-355-6666

Back-to-school season is the ideal time to review your ABCs; the ABCs of car care, that is. The Car Care Council recommends that motorists brush up on their auto care knowledge to make sure their vehicle is operating at its most efficient level before the school year commences and the onset of fall and winter weather.

A – Always follow a vehicle service schedule.
B – Be sure to have your car inspected when you suspect there is a problem.
C – Correct the problem to help avoid the inconvenience and potential safety hazards of breaking down away from home.

“By following these three basic car care tips, motorists can address minor issues before they become more complicated and more expensive repairs,” said Nathan Perrine, executive director, Car Care Council. “The ‘Five Point Check-Up’ featured in our back-to-school video offers valuable maintenance and safety tips that will help families get their vehicles ready for transportation needs during the school year.”

Your neighborhood mechanic continues to do what we can for Richmond and Scott's Addition, even during the uggg...pandemic.

Hours have been shortened to accommodate needs (8-4pm Mon-Fri and 8-2ish Sat). Thankfully no one is sick at the garage, but a couple of employees are home homeschooling kids with no school/daycare!

We thank you for your patience and support as we continue to try to provide the best value and service, at the lowest price, in your neighborhood. We have installed a simple, clear and plastic barrier in our office and are social distancing and disinfecting surfaces, continually, as well are wearing masks, gloves and providing Zero Contact service to our highest risk customers. We have also, temporarily closed our waiting lounge and wrapped our doorknobs in copper (?? if you don't know why, google it - fascinating) and re-routed our delivery personnel.  Lastly, our new policies to protect us all:

​*Disinfecting each door handle, steering wheel and gear selector (before & after service)
*Fresh gloves for each car.
*Wiping the counters down, hourly.
*Disinfecting each pen and clipboard, after each use.
*Insuring minimal contact for our high-risk clients: Call our number and an employee will bring paperwork and/or bill, to you. We can receive payment, in this way, too. If you need Zero Contact? We have drop-off envelopes & payment over the phone is available.