My local garage charged me £48 today for an air con service which included a regas. They reckon it has lost 10% in 5 years - which is pretty good IMO.
Snap!!!
Had mine done 2 weeks ago when it was slightly cooler outside, to avoid the rush when this heatwave struck. £48 inc vat, and was on the machine for about an hour. I didn't know whether the system was any good, as the car had been off the road for 5 years, and it didn't work when I put it back on the road last year........ so there's hope your defunct system might be worth a 50 quid punt.
A fortnight later, I must admit it has been a godsend, especially in standing traffic. The alternative 'open windows at 60mph' is good, providing you don't have to stop!
Slightly off topic - when it rained during a 3 hour journey lately, I didn't have to have the window cracked open..... previous to the re-gas it steamed up like buggery, but we all know the climate control isn't just for summer cooling.