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Andersen's Foreign Car Service

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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 Andersen's Foreign Car Service at 16289 W Colfax Ave 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 Andersen's Foreign Car Service in Golden when it's time to recharge your AC freon.

Andersen's Foreign Car Service'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 Andersen's Foreign Car Service 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 Andersen's Foreign Car Service today and talk with our mechanics about getting the job done right. Visit us today at 16289 W Colfax Ave.

"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 Andersen's Foreign Car Service 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 Golden 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 303-278-8766 and ask any of our auto repair specialists about recharging your car's AC. Stop by our store at 16289 W Colfax Ave and we will show you the best AC recharging options for your car.


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I had taken my VW to a different mechanic, I wont go in depth but it was a horrible experience. Had my vehicle back for about a week when I noticed gasoline pouring out from under my engine. Knew I couldnt take it to the same mechanic even though they offered a 2 year warranty on the parts and work. A warranty is no good when they cant do the job correct... i was in a bad spot, not really knowing what to do. Fortunately for me, I work about a mile from Andersens and had the car towed there. Jim and the staff at Andersens fixed in three days what the previous mechanic took a month and $4,000 to get wrong. Truthfully, the best mechanic experience I've had in a very long time. Highly recommend.

, 02/10/2026

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Great family business, always helpful, timely and fair priced. Very trustworthy. The hatchback struts on my Volvo XC70 were replaced very quickly.

, 01/31/2026

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It's nice to leave a positive review for an excellent company with outstanding communication and attention-to-detail. They inspected one of my Mercedes thoroughly and identified some problems in their early stages that need will to be addressed. We discussed priorities and I will be happy to schedule the work with them for resolution. Thank you Megan, Jim, Zach, and of course, Willow!

, 01/30/2026

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