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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: sport on 05 November 2012, 17:18:17

Title: Air con re-gassing
Post by: sport on 05 November 2012, 17:18:17
Hi how much dose air con re gassing cost for the omega   
Title: Re: Air con re-gassing
Post by: tigers_gonads on 05 November 2012, 17:20:01
Varies tbh
I paid 40 quid last year
Title: Re: Air con re-gassing
Post by: TheBoy on 05 November 2012, 21:41:12
Same as any other car
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Post by: jonny2112 on 05 November 2012, 21:50:52
Vx do it for £48.
Title: Re: Air con re-gassing
Post by: OmegaAnglesey on 05 November 2012, 21:59:54
Presuming it ain't leaking which is always worth checking first... around £40 most in places, did at ATS but leaked in 24H after they checked for leaks first  :'( ;D never bothered to get it fixed mainly due to price and everyone I went to gave an estimate that made my eyes water cold plus it's cold most of the time  ::)
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Post by: Andy B on 05 November 2012, 22:06:50
Local Vauxhall charge £45 Just got a flyer from the local Merc dealer, they only charge £99   :o
Title: Re: Air con re-gassing
Post by: jonny2112 on 05 November 2012, 22:15:55
Vx do it for £48.

Having said that, they don't pressure test as part of the job. Or at least my local didn't.
Title: Re: Air con re-gassing
Post by: Andy B on 05 November 2012, 22:17:37
Vx do it for £48.

Having said that, they don't pressure test as part of the job. Or at least my local didn't.

They should do because it an offence to charge a system that's known to have a leak  :-\
Title: Re: Air con re-gassing
Post by: tigers_gonads on 05 November 2012, 22:18:21
The place I take mine too does the removes the old gas, Full, timed vacumm check then a re oil and gas for 42 quid
Title: Re: Air con re-gassing
Post by: Entwood on 05 November 2012, 22:22:23
My local auto-electrical place (full of ambulances and police cars having all the internal electrics done) charges £39:98 ( well it was last time) and tells you before hand it will take about an half an hour ..... :)

They empty and measure, then vac and check vac hold, then pressurise with nitrogen (I think) and check pressure holds before refilling with new refridgerant and oil.

You get a print out of how much refridgerant and oil they got out, what pressures (negative and positive) were held and for how long, and how much was put back in.

Also provide free coffee and a decent range of autosport mags to read whilst waiting  :y :y :y

Very good service IMHO  ... :)

http://www.hallselectrical.co.uk/depot-services/air-conditioning/
Title: Re: Air con re-gassing
Post by: Broomies Mate on 05 November 2012, 22:38:56

http://www.hallselectrical.co.uk/depot-services/air-conditioning/

I know them well E.  I cant vouch for their Air Con service personally, but their Electrical services are excellent.   :y
Title: Re: Air con re-gassing
Post by: sport on 05 November 2012, 23:14:07
Hi how much dose air con re gassing cost for the omega

Has any one tried the kit from halfors and did you use your trade card 
Title: Re: Air con re-gassing
Post by: albitz on 05 November 2012, 23:16:50
Waste of time and money. ;)
Title: Re: Air con re-gassing
Post by: Entwood on 05 November 2012, 23:16:56
Hi how much dose air con re gassing cost for the omega

Has any one tried the kit from halfors and did you use your trade card

Touch not with a barge pole .. totally useless waste of time and money. You need the old stuff taken out, the system vacced clean, and MEASURED amounts of oil and refridgereant putting in.

You wouldn't just pour 2 pints of oil into the engine without first checking the dipstick would you ?? so why do the same with the air con ?
Title: Re: Air con re-gassing
Post by: dbug on 05 November 2012, 23:22:49
Hi how much dose air con re gassing cost for the omega

Has any one tried the kit from halfors and did you use your trade card

About as much use as a chocolate teapot mate - leave well alone. ;)
Title: Re: Air con re-gassing
Post by: TheBoy on 06 November 2012, 18:42:07
Hi how much dose air con re gassing cost for the omega

Has any one tried the kit from halfors and did you use your trade card
Leave it on Hellfrauds Shelf.

TBH, but the time you have bought the extras you need, its more expensive. And the refills will soon not be available.