Union Auto is a certified air conditioning repair shop. Union Auto Parts sells and services both new and used
air conditioning systems. Get your air conditioning unit tested and refilled, so your vehicle is nice and cool for those hot summer days. Our air conditioning department conforms with all Ontario safety standards for air conditioning unit removal and safe disposal of used air conditioning liquids.

Union Auto is a proud to have an Ontario Ozone Depletion Prevention card (ODP). An Ozone Depletion Prevention (ODP) card is required to purchase and handle refrigerants in Ontario. An ODP card is a certificate indicating that the holder has successfully completed an environmental awareness training course to the satisfaction of the Ministry of Environment and Energy.

Here are some frequently asked questions about air conditioning units and service. We hope these questions will help you decide how you would like to proceeded with your vehicle air conditioning repairs.

Can I still use freon 12 in my vehicle?s air-conditioner?
After January 1, 2002, no person shall refill an air-conditioning unit of a motor vehicle with any refrigerant containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs including freon or R-12). This measure is a refill ban, not a use ban. This means that when refrigerant needs to be added to your system (usually because of a leak or a repair), you have to convert your air-conditioner to run on alternative, more environmentally friendly refrigerant. Alternatively, you may be able to discontinue use or have your air conditioning system removed from your vehicle.

What?s involved if I choose to convert my car?s air conditioner?
Conversion is expected to cost the average Ontario motorist around $320, or approximately the same as repairing the leak and refilling it with the original refrigerant. Since the price for CFC refrigerants is increasing, this conversion is cost-effective and will pay off in the long run.

How do I find out what type of refrigerant is being used in my car?
Vehicles manufactured before the end of 1995 may have air-conditioning units that contain a CFC-based (chlorofluorocarbon-based) refrigerant. A label under the hood or inside the driver?s door should identify the refrigerant used.

Can a vehicle?s air conditioning (AC) system be topped up with refrigerant because the AC is not cold enough?
No. refrigerant must not be added to any vehicle that may be leaking. A test must first be done to find out if there is a leak in the AC system. Once a leak test is performed, the system must be tagged with the results of the test, including:

1. the date of the test,
2. the name of the person who conducted the leak test,
3. the ODP number and expiry date appearing on the person?s ODP card,
4. the results of the test, and
5. if there is a leak in the equipment, a statement that no refrigerant shall be added to the equipment until the leak is repaired.

Furthermore, after January 1, 2002, no person shall refill an air-conditioning unit of a motor vehicle with refrigerants containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).

At Union Auto you can be rest assured your vehicle air conditioning needs are met to the highest of standards and we will do everything in our power to help you keep cool this summer.

Contact us now and set up an appointment to get your air conditioning checked.