Air con

[rockhopper]

I've noticed that the car aircon isnt working as well as it used to. Has anyone tried those DIY top up things that halfords sell?

[Edited on 25-8-2005 by rockhopper]

[Twinfan]

Err nope. Your best bet is to get it re-gassed. About £60-£70.

[Rushjob]

Paul - drop me a line - I have a mate who does this, very good, very cheap and he can come out to you at home or work.
Andy

[Mr_S]

If it needs re-gassing you may have a leak. The seals can perish quite easily on aircon apparently, especially over periods of not being used (winter, so 10 months of the year here!)

I used a local specialist firm a couple of years ago for a Saab I had, they came to the house, leak tested etc and practically rebuilt the system from the ground up after finding a couple of leaks due to perished O-rings.

Cost £120 all in, and they were at the house all day.

[rockhopper]

Well i know aircon leaks about 10% a year and the car is a 1999 plate and has not been done since i've had it. The refrigerant is also used to lube the compressor so its important to keep the level up or the compressor can sieze. Most aircon companies say it should be serviced every year!

[rcgbob44]

My wife can probably re gass it for you if it only needs hot air!:lol:

[rockhopper]

Nah, got loads of that, i need a bit of cold you see!

Andy's mate is going to sort it on wednesay for only £20 more than Halfrauds charge for their top up thing!

[Edited on 26-8-2005 by rockhopper]