Be Summerwize!

Our Summerwize Service includes
· wash salt from underside of vehicle and exposed engine compartment areas
· road test vehicle to check brake & steering performance
· test battery and alternator output
· verify Air conditioner controls
· record A/C duct temperature and observe compressor operation
· verify engine operating temperature and radiator fan functions
· check accessible underhood fluids, rad and heater hoses
· test antifreeze strength & measure acidic content (PH Level)
· check Belt and Belt tensioners condition
· check all lights, exhaust,CV Boots, tires, steering linkeage, front brake rotors for rust, inner front brake pads thickness and caliper flex hose condition
Regular value of this service is… $ 211.96
Until July 31st, 2008 Pay Only $ 101.37

Jim Dickinson Auto Tech 613 721 6244 wants to help you Get Ready for those Hot Summer Days!
The Hot Sticky weather is just around the corner and you don’t want to wait until you are sweltering in 30 c plus temperatures only to find out that your vehicle’s A/C System isn’ t up to the task! Or even better still spend the first 3 days of your summer vacation waiting for special order parts to arrive (if available) to repair your system. Our senior technician, Jean Claude Filion has over 35 years experience in the trade and has specialized in Air Conditioning for the last 23 years.
With your comfort in mind we have put together 4 great deals valid until July 31, 2008. To take advantage of these specials simply present this ad!

Deal # 1
Annual System Performance
test a working system
reg $ 73.72Have us test your sytems operating pressures and verify the condensor fans function properly, verify the duct output temperatures, verify cycling clutch start and stop pressures all this for only $ 39.95.
This service should be performed every spring.

Deal # 2
Evacuate and recharge
a working system
reg $129.02 plus refrigerant.
Have us identify the contents of the system, extract the contaminated refrigerant , place the system in a deep vacuum to boil off harmfull moisture
refill with virgin refrigerant and add any necessary oil , then performance test the system as in Deal # 1
all this for only
$ 109.02(plus refrigerant)
This service should be performed every 2-3 years
Car Care Club members pay only $104.02 for this service year round!

Deal # 3
Diagnose a non functioning system reg $ 298.06 We start with identifying the refrigerant and testing for harmfull moisture laden air in the system, then we place the system in a deep vacuum to see if it can have a test charge installed. If it can hold 500 u on our micron gauge a complete charge is installed ensuring the system can be properly performance tested as in Deal #1 & 2 and finally a thorough leak check is performed with a fully charged system!
WE USE STATE OF THE ART LEAK DETECTORS
All this for only $ 189.65
(most cars)
(vans with rear a/c units are extra)

Thanks For The Kind Words
“Your company is excellent as is the work you do and you are never too busy to answer questions. I have complete faith in you.
When my air conditioning was not working you actually called GM regarding my car to see if my warranty would cover the repairs. The answer was yes so you advised me to have the repairs performed at the dealers so there would be no charge to me.
What I feel has benefited me most are the bumper to bumper inspections. I had one just prior to my three year warranty expiring and one before the powertrain warranty expired. Both times the work that needed doing saved me more money than the cost of the inspections.”

~ Ann Joy

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Whether you want to simply performance check your A/C system, test an inoperative air conditioning system, perform a tri-annual evacuate and recharge maintenance , install a complete system or convert from R12 to 134A Jim Dickinson Auto Tech is the place to take your vehicle.

We have specialized in air conditioning for over 10 years and our head technician has 22 years experience. Todays climate controlled systems are often computer controlled and the manufacturers design important safeguards to protect your system. Having a complete understanding of these systems is paramount in arriving at an accurate diagnosis in todays high tech vehicles.

An annual system check involves testing the duct output temperature, cleaning salt and debris from condensor fins and AC lines, verifying condensor fan(s) operate at both speeds, checking belt tension and condition of hoses and observing AC compressor operation. If there are any doubts about the system’s operation attaching a guage set and observing operating pressures.

Testing an inoperative system is often a 2 1/2 hour procedure beginning with identifying current gases and percentage of air in the system. We then Charge the system with nitrogen and check for leaks. If there are any large leaks we test run the compressor momentarily checking for any abnormal noises. If there are no large leaks we place the system in a deep vacuum and check for vacuum decay on a micron guage. If vacuum decay is within specified limits the system is fully charged and performance tested to ensure the system is operating properly. All components operating parameters are noted on our diagnostic worksheet. A/C duct temperature is verified and operating pressures are monitored for 15-30 minutes ensuring the system functions properly. Finally a leak test is done with an electronic leak detector followed by testing for any dye present with a black light. At the end of this procedure we can tell you where all your leaks are and whether the system will actually cool your car after the leaks are repaired. Skipping any of these steps will result in an inaccurate diagnosis and often discovering after the leaks are repaired that the system doesn’t operate as intended. .

A tri-annual evacuate and recharge of your AC system will ensure your AC compressor runs for the entire life of the vehicle and the system components do not corrode through due to internal corrosion. Your air conditioning compressor is lubricated by a refrigerant oil present in the 134A charge. If the system is operated in a low state of charge (typical customer complaint that the air isn’t cold enough) the compressor is eventually damaged due to lack of lubrication. When the system is put into a deep vacuum moisture is boiled out of the system preventing acids from forming internally that corrode and eventually perforate the components.

We supply and install premium systems and still retrofit old R12 vehicles to 134A during the repair process.

Thanks for the Kind Words

“Inspires confidence and trust. The Owner - the Guy whose name is on the door - is there on site doing the work. I am new to Ottawa and picked Jim at random from a CAA- Approved List. I`m glad I did. I`m now a loyal Customer. My positive experience took place before I had even set foot in the door. I called Jim to ask about my air conditioning problem. Jim spent about 20 minutes on the phone, patiently explaining how and what he would do. He was an excellent communicator and won over my business! I joined the Car Care Club because I think it`s excellent value. I like to bring my car to the same place where they get to know me and my car. There`s attention to detail, pride of work, honesty and an old-fashioned “service-first” attitude here. The job is always done right and there`s even a Loaner car available!” ~ Neil Kushnir