MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Lewo on September 18, 2016, 10:35:46 am
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Seen a deal for a service & re-gas for £20 at a HIQ garage. Price is tempting of course :smiley:
Are these types of places ok to get this done or too cheap to be a good job, or they find faults that 'need' fixing or is it best to go to VW or an independent?
Not having had this done before I don't have a clue how much it would cost going to one of these places but guess it would be a lot more.
Ta very.
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I tend to get my aircon regassed as the cheapest place, it's not exactly a technical job so Hi-Q should be fine IMO.
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FYI VW charge £79 for an Aircon service, which includes the re-gas.
I'd just go with the £20 one.
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Cheers guys, just had another look at the deal and it says ....
'An Network Tyres mechanic breathes new life into air-conditioning units with a service and re-gas. After a thorough inspection, any pesky leaks are identified in a pressure test. The job comes to a close as the mechanic re-lubricates the system with fresh oil and recharges it with refrigerant.'
Just wondered what the re-lube is about?
I'll get it booked in anyhow I think.
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You can regas yourself with a DIY kit from halfords for about same cost. I guess the £20 "service" is a loss leader to find any eaks or problems with your system that you'd have to pay to fix. If system OK it's a good deal.
Like a "free tyre check" from kwakfot
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Cheers guys, just had another look at the deal and it says ....
'An Network Tyres mechanic breathes new life into air-conditioning units with a service and re-gas. After a thorough inspection, any pesky leaks are identified in a pressure test. The job comes to a close as the mechanic re-lubricates the system with fresh oil and recharges it with refrigerant.'
Just wondered what the re-lube is about?
I'll get it booked in anyhow I think.
The gas they put in contains a lubricant which is needed to keep seals in good shape and help reduce leakage.