Climate control system regas
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Just had Kwik-Fit do my Vantage Convertible, £49.00 inc. Seems to work fine now. Cost includes taking out old oil,pressure testing for leaks then re-oiling and re-gassing. Took just over 40 mins and comes with a guarantee.
Seems to be about the best price.
Halfords offered to do it for £44 but the young lad who looked at the car, whilst helpful enough did not really seem up to the job hence Kwik-Fit (I had to show him where the re-gassing points were).
Hope this helps.
Purclewan.
Seems to be about the best price.
Halfords offered to do it for £44 but the young lad who looked at the car, whilst helpful enough did not really seem up to the job hence Kwik-Fit (I had to show him where the re-gassing points were).
Hope this helps.
Purclewan.
t or Halfrauds?
Not sure why using Kwik-Fit would be brave. 
Re-gassing is not a particularly difficult to do with the correct equipment (it is all standard fittings)and it's pretty well just "type in Model number" and from there the whole thing is automatic. I re-gas my other vehicles myself normally it's that easy. The only reason I had Kwik-Fit do it this time was that I had no time and needed the air-con working for a trip.
Still, if you prefer spending more elsewhere!
Purclewan.
Re-gassing is not a particularly difficult to do with the correct equipment (it is all standard fittings)and it's pretty well just "type in Model number" and from there the whole thing is automatic. I re-gas my other vehicles myself normally it's that easy. The only reason I had Kwik-Fit do it this time was that I had no time and needed the air-con working for a trip.
Still, if you prefer spending more elsewhere!
Purclewan.
Edited by Purclewan on Friday 25th July 23:06
Edited by Purclewan on Friday 25th July 23:19
Purclewan said:
Not sure why using Kwik-Fit would be brave.
Re-gassing is not a particularly difficult to do with the correct equipment (it is all standard fittings)and it's pretty well just "type in Model number" and from there the whole thing is automatic. I re-gas my other vehicles myself normally it's that easy. The only reason I had Kwik-Fit do it this time was that I had no time and needed the air-con working for a trip.
Still, if you prefer spending more elsewhere!
Purclewan.
Ah Michael your a Scotsman and I agree with you!
Re-gassing is not a particularly difficult to do with the correct equipment (it is all standard fittings)and it's pretty well just "type in Model number" and from there the whole thing is automatic. I re-gas my other vehicles myself normally it's that easy. The only reason I had Kwik-Fit do it this time was that I had no time and needed the air-con working for a trip.
Still, if you prefer spending more elsewhere!
Purclewan.
Ah Michael your a Scotsman and I agree with you!
Edited by Purclewan on Friday 25th July 23:06
Edited by Purclewan on Friday 25th July 23:19
Each to his own.
I have my car serviced by an Aston Martin specialist because I believe they have the correct experience, specialised tools and equipment to do a good job. However, I don't need a specialist to fill up my windscreen washer anymore than I need a specialist to re-charge the air con. As I said, it's a simple job but I can appreciate that everyone has different ideas about what they will allow others to do to their car so I can understand your misgivings, its all done to personal choice.
My original post was however meant to pass on an answer to a question posted. The choice is then up to the individual. Personally I have no problem letting Kwik Fit do the recharge anymore than I have a problem with them supplying my tyres (and to be clear, I have NO affiliation with Kwik Fit).
Hope you enjoy your car as much as I am enjoying mine in this glorious weather, glad my air con is working properly again though even with a convertible.
Have a great day.
Purclewan
Retired, General Idiot
Vantage V8 Convertible
Old Volvo Estate (my runabout)
1935 MG PB.
1948 Morris 8
Various motorcycles
Various Tractors
Various things in pieces waiting for me to find time.
I have my car serviced by an Aston Martin specialist because I believe they have the correct experience, specialised tools and equipment to do a good job. However, I don't need a specialist to fill up my windscreen washer anymore than I need a specialist to re-charge the air con. As I said, it's a simple job but I can appreciate that everyone has different ideas about what they will allow others to do to their car so I can understand your misgivings, its all done to personal choice.
My original post was however meant to pass on an answer to a question posted. The choice is then up to the individual. Personally I have no problem letting Kwik Fit do the recharge anymore than I have a problem with them supplying my tyres (and to be clear, I have NO affiliation with Kwik Fit).
Hope you enjoy your car as much as I am enjoying mine in this glorious weather, glad my air con is working properly again though even with a convertible.
Have a great day.
Purclewan
Retired, General Idiot
Vantage V8 Convertible
Old Volvo Estate (my runabout)
1935 MG PB.
1948 Morris 8
Various motorcycles
Various Tractors
Various things in pieces waiting for me to find time.
sukh_m said:
Need to get mine done, anyone used anyone reputable apart from AM or Kwik Fit?
TIA
Yes, but local to me (so no good for you!).TIA
However, please take on board a point made above...this is STANDARD stuff that ANY specialist aircon company can do.
Just because its an Aston does not make it (a) difficult and (b) expensive. Should cost you around £50/60 max - pay no more.
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