A/C re-gas?

[oktapod]

My 330Ci's A/C has been found wanting during this recent 'heatwave'. I see that Kwikfit are doing a deal on a/c re-gassing - anyone tried this? How did it work out?

[paoloh]

They are cheap and do a good job.

[Rob.]

They are cheap yes but I am currently in the process of formally complaining to them about the re-gas they did for me. Make of that what you will.

[gmarks1]

I had my E46 330Ci air con regassed at Kwikfit (first time after owning for 7 years). No problems at all - took about an hour, and has been perfect ever since. Good value for £45.

Regards, Gary

[phelix]

Rob. said:

They are cheap yes but I am currently in the process of formally complaining to them about the re-gas they did for me. Make of that what you will.

What went wrong?

[Rob.]

My system was leak tested and re-gassed after they had'nt found a leak. Picked up car and had working air-con, parked car for an hour or so and no air-con when I got back in. They now won't refund my money as per there policy.

[bic]

They did a good job with mine except I thought they'd lost the caps until I discovered them under the bonnet 4 weeks later. I think they will argue the leak policy is when they test it during the time they have it connected to the machine.

[Rob.]

Just got a refund having had the area manager involved who did'nt query my situation at all. I think the branch manager is in for it though!

[metcalp]

we charge £39.99 for a regas with a state of the heart machine.we can also inject tracer dye if needed.

[richyb]

Rob. said:

My system was leak tested and re-gassed after they had'nt found a leak. Picked up car and had working air-con, parked car for an hour or so and no air-con when I got back in.

I had a similar experience. Air con gone again within a few hours. Cheap enough to have a go though.