Air Con service

[BunnyJen]

Hi everyone.

My car is going in for it's service in a few weeks time. They've said it's due an air-con service. Are these worth having done?

Thanks.

[Cuprabob]

As long as the system is working OK and the air is cold enough, I don't tend to bother.

I use the Air Con all the year round so don't tend to have any issues with the likes of seals drying up or bacteria build up, that can happen if it's used infrequently.

[salsajoe]

Don't usually bother either. Stealers often do a 'package' when brake fluid (at three years and then every two years) is due for a change that makes it cheaper if you want it checked.

[skippy]

Yup - My A/C still seems fine after 4 years, maybe not quite as efficient compared to when new, but still works well.

[dimexi]

Only just came across this thread. My car was in for its MOT last weekend, and I was asked if I wanted a £85 aircon service...... I obviously said no! I have decided I will take it to kwikfit, who do it for less than that! But might insist that they use VW service items when they do it.

@salsajoe - I was getting my brake fluid done as well, but didnt get offered the package... Except if 85£ was at a reduced cost for the aircon!

[BunnyJen]

Yeah it's due the brake fluid also.I've been quoted £118 for the two done together. Tempted to just get the brake fluid done at £59 if you guys suggest the air con isn't needed. It's pretty much on constantly to be honest.

[Cuprabob]

obviously said no! I have decided I will take it to kwikfit, who do it for less than that! But might insist that they use VW service items when they do it.

As far as I'm aware there are no service items within the air con system.

[dimexi]

Yeah it's due the brake fluid also.I've been quoted £118 for the two done together. Tempted to just get the brake fluid done at £59 if you guys suggest the air con isn't needed. It's pretty much on constantly to be honest.

My brake fluid change was 59£ too - that means they are offering the AC service at 59£, £26 less than I was quoted. I did hear kwitfit do it at £49 though .

As everyone else is saying, I would not bother, as long as the system is still working fine.

@cuprabob - don't they have to top fluids up etc etc

[Cuprabob]

@cuprabob - don't they have to top fluids up etc etc

They may replace the gas in the system. There are filters in the system but I'm pretty sure they don't replace them.

[dimexi]

Thanks Cuprabob. That's made my mind up for me - just wanted to be sure that if anything went wrong, VW wont refuse to repair due to nonVW "service items" being used.

I will be taking it for the cheap and cheerful Kwikfit service later on, when I decide my aircon isn't cool enough

[BunnyJen]

Great thanks for the advice guys. Think I'll give it a miss for now too.

[PAJ]

I have had mine serviced by VW and it definitely improved things. They empty and regas. The only separate part they charged for was £15 for Zaircon air con cleaner. I used to have it done on my previous Golf and found it beneficial on that too.

[Gary_Monkey]

As Cuprabob said - I make sure I use my air con all year round to keep everything working.

If its still blowing nice 'n cool I'd keep your money in your pocket

[Redpastyboy]

Thanks Cuprabob. That's made my mind up for me - just wanted to be sure that if anything went wrong, VW wont refuse to repair due to nonVW "service items" being used.

I will be taking it for the cheap and cheerful Kwikfit service later on, when I decide my aircon isn't cool enough

Be careful with kwikfit they'll probably tell you a load of work needs doing. A local mechanic I know said they have monthly targets to hit so they often advise work that is not necessary. Stick to your guns and insist on just the aircon.

[dimexi]

Thanks Redpastyboy - I will definitely stick to my guns. I am the hardest person to sell stuff to anyway (or so I think )