air con re gas - how often

**s7gpt** · 29-07-2013,05:18 PM

air con is working fine in my car but its pushing 5 years old, should I re gas or not fix if not broken - any thoughts ?

**Guest 2** · 29-07-2013,05:20 PM

don't fix if not broken, i would suggest getting it cleaned though just to freshen it up.

audi have a special offer on at the minute, £59 for regas and clean - at that price i'd get it done anyway while its on offer.

had my a3 done last week and you can certainly feel and smell the difference. the a6's wasn't done too long ago.

**s7gpt** · 29-07-2013,05:27 PM

kwick fit will do it for £49, as its just attaching to a machine cant see any problems with them doing it ???

**Guest 2** · 29-07-2013,05:32 PM

Shouldn't be a problem, I prefer getting Audi to do it as should anything go wrong, they will be have better knowledge diagnosing and fixing any faults.

Personal preference really.

**techfreak** · 29-07-2013,05:42 PM

If its working fine no need for a regass.

You can buy a cleaner/deodoriser for between £10-20 pounds and DIY.

Very easy to do.

Halfords do a good job of regas and will tell you if there's a leak but cannot diagnose further problems beyond that. Also no charge if they can't get it to cool which is great.

Audi deal sounds good as it adds the cleaning in too but if you have problems and want them to start diagnosing you're looking at a lot more £££'s.

**mikeybutch** · 29-07-2013,05:45 PM

Don't think I would trust Kwik Fit if recent reports are right.It needs a fair bit of care and if its done well in the recent heat I would leave well alone .Local inde did both ours last year for £60 at home which is handy

**Dieseldoos** · 29-07-2013,05:46 PM

I had mine done about a month ago. Mine was working fine, but I thought my car is creeping to 4 years old so I will get it done. I did notice that allthough mine was working fine before, it definately gives even colder air now its re-gassed when its turned down to low.

I used a local family run tyre garage that I have used on and off for years.

incidently I never turn it off, just adjust it hot or cold depending.

**s7gpt** · 29-07-2013,06:12 PM

cheers guys, I had the OH's mini done last month by kwick fit and whilst its working great now mine is still colder - its just i'm driving to Monaco & st tropez in 2 weeks and don't want it to suddenly stop working as well whilst down there, decisions decisions...

**techfreak** · 29-07-2013,06:20 PM

It's highly unlikely to suddenly stop working unless your unlucky enough to have a something breakdown in the system whilst you're there.

As said sometimes a re gas can help in getting the system colder as it puts in the right amount of gas - the systems tend to leak very slowly over a long time therefore reducing cooling efficiency.

If it's already ice cold then I can't see why you'd want to get a re gas?

Either way enjoy your trip you lucky so n so, sounds like a nice place to be at the moment.

**s7gpt** · 29-07-2013,06:26 PM

Originally Posted by techfreak

It's highly unlikely to suddenly stop working unless your unlucky enough to have a something breakdown in the system whilst you're there.

As said sometimes a re gas can help in getting the system colder as it puts in the right amount of gas - the systems tend to leak very slowly over a long time therefore reducing cooling efficiency.

If it's already ice cold then I can't see why you'd want to get a re gas?

Either way enjoy your trip you lucky so n so, sounds like a nice place to be at the moment.

Cheers mate, ive heard the view on the beach is rather good

although don't think the locals will be too impressed by me