O/T - How Regularly Should Car Air-Con Get Re-Gassed?

[beorhthelm]

Ironically, fuel economy is so much better on hot days, it wouldn't cost him anything!

as cold air is denser, thus has more oxygen and therefore better combustion, you'll have to explain why fuel economy is better on hot days?

 

[Fungus]

as cold air is denser, thus has more oxygen and therefore better combustion, you'll have to explain why fuel economy is better on hot days?

Simply because the engine warms up quicker. Just an observation from my dashboard readout, so not a scientific claim.

 

[upthealbion1970]

Thanks. Looks like they're called Brighton Autoair (not autogas).

He's called Israel and been about for years, he does a lot of smaller garages as well as the public.

 

[thedonkeycentrehalf]

Advice please.

My car is going in for a service today (in case it's of relevance, it's an A5, 15 plate). I'm being asked if I want the Air-Con serviced/re-gassed for £79. I know they do need doing every so often, but it's only a 2 year old car. Is this one of those things where they try to get as much out of each customer as they can for jibs which don't always need doing or am i just a cynical bast*rd?

How often should the air-con need looking at as a rough guideline?

Thanks

This seems standard advice across VAG group as I have a Golf of similar age and got the same recommendation and the same price. I asked the dealer if it was something that was needed to keep the warranty valid and was told it was only a recommendation and not a requirement.

The daft bit is that if they made the price more realistic I would probably get it done but not at £79.

 

[The Andy Naylor Fan Club]

He's called Israel and been about for years, he does a lot of smaller garages as well as the public.

He came and done my car at home last year. Great service, nice guy and done a great job.

 

[vegster]

He's called Israel and been about for years, he does a lot of smaller garages as well as the public.

Yes ! that's the chap ! he knows his stuff.

 

[rigton70]

I own a garage, I believe the industry recommendations is a regas every 2 years.
Make sure it is a regas and not a top up, lots of garages just pop in a bit more gas, where a decent garage take all the old stuff out and renew it, along with new oil and if they're really professional add some UV dye to help locate any future potential leaks.
A/C systems can harbour bacteria so regular servicing is definitely recommended.
Oh and we only charge £35 so shop around.

Couple of questions

Is your garage local to Worthing

My air con ran out a few years ago and thought nothing of it as i used my car at night and early morning. Now I'm not working those hours i use my car during the day and all it does is blow hot air after 5 minutes. Why?

 

[Wrong-Direction]

I didn't even realise mine worked until earlier #lifesaver

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[wehatepalace]

Not really, but not a million miles away....we're in Horsham.
As for the A/C not working, no idea without looking, but it sounds like it's probably a leak, have you had it regased ? If there's a leak a nitrogen test will be the easiest way to locate it.

Couple of questions

Is your garage local to Worthing

My air con ran out a few years ago and thought nothing of it as i used my car at night and early morning. Now I'm not working those hours i use my car during the day and all it does is blow hot air after 5 minutes. Why?

 

[wehatepalace]

Bloody hell ! What car do you drive ? An Aston Martin ?

I had to have my aircon condenser replaced last year - £1,200.00

 

[Uncle C]

This is another great con orchestrated by the car industry. Your car air con is basically a fridge using the same refrigerant as in your home - when did you last have you fridge or freezer recharged?

Only get it done if it stops working.

 

[wehatepalace]

This is another great con orchestrated by the car industry. Your car air con is basically a fridge using the same refrigerant as in your home - when did you last have you fridge or freezer recharged?

Only get it done if it stops working.

Each to their own, but I personally don't sit in my fridge breathing the air for long periods of time.

 

[The Antikythera Mechanism]

Bloody hell ! What car do you drive ? An Aston Martin ?

No, a BMW. Main dealers seem to charge what they want.

 

[wehatepalace]

You mean main stealer

No, a BMW. Main dealers seem to charge what they want.

 

[Sussex Nomad]

Advice please.

My car is going in for a service today (in case it's of relevance, it's an A5, 15 plate). I'm being asked if I want the Air-Con serviced/re-gassed for £79. I know they do need doing every so often, but it's only a 2 year old car. Is this one of those things where they try to get as much out of each customer as they can for jibs which don't always need doing or am i just a cynical bast*rd?

How often should the air-con need looking at as a rough guideline?

Thanks

How very dare you mention it's an A5! And air con? You have air con?

 

[Uncle C]

Each to their own, but I personally don't sit in my fridge breathing the air for long periods of time.

What has that got to do with it. Are you saying the air in a fridge is poisonous?

 

[larus]

How very dare you mention it's an A5! And air con? You have air con?

Well, it's really the S not A, but knew i'd be on dodgy ground.

 

[Sussex Nomad]

Well, it's really the S not A, but knew i'd be on dodgy ground.

Love the S and RS, assuming I can mention it.

 

[larus]

Love the S and RS.

Yeah, can't justify the running cost/depreciation of the RS. But, I bet they're awesome to drive. Used to have a Supra many years ago (the twin-turbo version), but the S5 is better than that IMO.

 

[Sussex Nomad]

Yeah, can't justify the running cost/depreciation of the RS. But, I bet they're awesome to drive. Used to have a Supra many years ago (the twin-turbo version), but the S5 is better than that IMO.

The car I have now, I won't mention it again, is the first performance car I've ever had. Great to drive but really, really hates petrol! About 18 mpg.