Is it an (air) con

PEMBO · 09-10-2006, 22:36

When I went into the Skoda dealer, I noticed a leaflet along the lines of a promo for air con servicing. IIRC it was about £50 and looked like it was quite elaborate, such as checking for leaks and even refilling the system if needed.

I am currently having no trouble with the air con and it does get nippy when its on so it works a treat, but, as I bought the car used and its 5 year old, Im wondering if I should get this done.

What does everyone reckon, is it worth £50 and will I notice any benifits?

Thanks
Mike Pembo

Mr Grumpy · 09-10-2006, 22:40

Air con. can harbour harmful bacteria, so although it may seem to work ok, after 5 years I would have it serviced just for peace of mind.
£50 seems very reasonable to me.

bengie · 09-10-2006, 22:41

i'd say yes, my car is just over 5 years old and my air-con has pretty much stopped working despite being used verytime the car is.

my system hopefully needs no more than some seals and re-gassing.

bengie · 09-10-2006, 22:41

btw most places charge £70 for a regas alone

PEMBO · 09-10-2006, 22:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Grumpy

Air con. can harbour harmful bacteria, so although it may seem to work ok, after 5 years I would have it serviced just for peace of mind.
£50 seems very reasonable to me.

Ahh, thats clinched it then, I will do that. I have severe asthma and allergies so I suppose its worth it for me to get it sorted.

I will phone Derek Slack's tommorrow to double check the offer is still on, if not Im still prepared to spend more than £50 on servicing it.

Thanks all!

Mike Pembo

ScoobyChris · 09-10-2006, 23:03

I paid £60 for a drain, leak test and regas by a mobile company who came to my house so it's a good price, but I'd be insisting on getting it drained, leak tested and regassed anyway rather than just having the gas level checked

Chris

cheezemonkhai · 10-10-2006, 14:23

I paid £85 for the lot including an antibacterial flush through.

Well worth it as i was having permanant sore throats and sniffles, which are now massively reduced

PEMBO · 11-10-2006, 17:41

Just got the Aircon Serviced and Aircon Treated (antibacterial).Phoned this morning to get a price for the aircon service at Derek Slacks and quoted me £50 for the service and top up and if I wanted the antibacterial it was another £20. When I asked when can they fit it in, they said "Bring it in now if you want"

So, in the space of 3 hours while I was getting x rays of my head at t'hospical my car would be done when I got out. BRILLIANT!
There is now no whistle when the blowers are on, and the car smells like a fruit bowl

All for the tidy sum of £69.94

Well worth it IMHO.

Mike Pembo

bengie · 11-10-2006, 17:57

good result, so as you have seen for yourself it is far from a con

09-10-2006, 22:36	#1
PEMBO Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Middlesbrough, home of legends :P (not the worst place in the UK at all...honest guv) Posts: 3,047 Thanks: 176 Thanked 100 Times in 30 Posts	Is it an (air) con When I went into the Skoda dealer, I noticed a leaflet along the lines of a promo for air con servicing. IIRC it was about £50 and looked like it was quite elaborate, such as checking for leaks and even refilling the system if needed. I am currently having no trouble with the air con and it does get nippy when its on so it works a treat, but, as I bought the car used and its 5 year old, Im wondering if I should get this done. What does everyone reckon, is it worth £50 and will I notice any benifits? Thanks Mike Pembo __________________ Average 39.01 MPG (REAL) over 10,192 miles YAR! Subliminal Advertising..Buy PEMBO a PINT!!!! YAR!

09-10-2006, 22:40	#2
Mr Grumpy Ho Hum Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Not here Posts: 4,484 Thanks: 7 Thanked 155 Times in 91 Posts	Re: Is it an (air) con Air con. can harbour harmful bacteria, so although it may seem to work ok, after 5 years I would have it serviced just for peace of mind. £50 seems very reasonable to me. __________________ I turned the light off.............

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bengie splash!!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: planet earth Posts: 14,661 Thanks: 15 Thanked 115 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Is it an (air) con i'd say yes, my car is just over 5 years old and my air-con has pretty much stopped working despite being used verytime the car is. my system hopefully needs no more than some seals and re-gassing. __________________ owner of a skoda octavia 4xvrs3

09-10-2006, 22:41	#4
bengie splash!!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: planet earth Posts: 14,661 Thanks: 15 Thanked 115 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Is it an (air) con btw most places charge £70 for a regas alone __________________ owner of a skoda octavia 4xvrs3

09-10-2006, 23:03	#6
ScoobyChris Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Andover Posts: 18,101 Thanks: 15 Thanked 323 Times in 281 Posts	Re: Is it an (air) con I paid £60 for a drain, leak test and regas by a mobile company who came to my house so it's a good price, but I'd be insisting on getting it drained, leak tested and regassed anyway rather than just having the gas level checked Chris __________________ Holding up the traffic in a little Italian..........

10-10-2006, 14:23	#7
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 13,915 Thanks: 77 Thanked 352 Times in 326 Posts	Re: Is it an (air) con I paid £85 for the lot including an antibacterial flush through. Well worth it as i was having permanant sore throats and sniffles, which are now massively reduced __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

11-10-2006, 17:41	#8
PEMBO Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Middlesbrough, home of legends :P (not the worst place in the UK at all...honest guv) Posts: 3,047 Thanks: 176 Thanked 100 Times in 30 Posts	Re: Is it an (air) con Just got the Aircon Serviced and Aircon Treated (antibacterial).Phoned this morning to get a price for the aircon service at Derek Slacks and quoted me £50 for the service and top up and if I wanted the antibacterial it was another £20. When I asked when can they fit it in, they said "Bring it in now if you want" So, in the space of 3 hours while I was getting x rays of my head at t'hospical my car would be done when I got out. BRILLIANT! There is now no whistle when the blowers are on, and the car smells like a fruit bowl All for the tidy sum of £69.94 Well worth it IMHO. Mike Pembo __________________ Average 39.01 MPG (REAL) over 10,192 miles YAR! Subliminal Advertising..Buy PEMBO a PINT!!!! YAR!

11-10-2006, 17:57	#9
bengie splash!!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: planet earth Posts: 14,661 Thanks: 15 Thanked 115 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Is it an (air) con good result, so as you have seen for yourself it is far from a con __________________ owner of a skoda octavia 4xvrs3

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