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Old 06 April 2009, 05:20 PM
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Hi just been qouted £55 for a "full" AirCon sevice - is that good ??? not sure yet what "full" entails ...............
Old 06 April 2009, 10:18 PM
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Thats not a bad price at all , a full service should entail draining the r134 gas from your air con system and disposal of the gas, pressure checking for leaks, deodorising the system so they remove the bacteria that builds up in the trunking to your air vents and finally re-charging the system and checking that it operates correctly.

If they do this for £55 I would be more than happy to pay it.
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As above, we do a de-contamination and system check for £29 and the full service with new gas, filter & de-contamination is £99, so £55 for a full air con servise is

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Old 06 April 2009, 11:27 PM
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It would seem a good price then, this "mobile" service is based in Maesteg, I think I will have it done not knowing if it's been looked at, as my A/C compressor went on an ald WRX (95) I had, lots of black smoke through bonnet scoop, on the way to Swansea - I cacked myself, thought the engine had packed up and a God awful wheezing/whining noise, ran it "un-plugged" (A/C that is) forever after ..................I was always gutted on hot days, thanks for heads up guys - I can ask more questions about what he does now .
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Should take him about an hour to do it properly, this is the cycle to recover old gas then re-gas the system, change polen filter and discharge the anti fungal canister (or equivelant method) through the system, just make sure he does all of this, i think he will only run a dye through your system if his machine detects a leak.
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Thanks 401, Nice to know what to expect - hate getting ripped off these days !!! thanks
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Originally Posted by scooby401
Should take him about an hour to do it properly, this is the cycle to recover old gas then re-gas the system, change polen filter and discharge the anti fungal canister (or equivelant method) through the system, just make sure he does all of this, i think he will only run a dye through your system if his machine detects a leak.
Got some details of the work done now, as follows;

Recover old refridgerant from system,Vac for 20mins to -2bar, Recover old Pag oil, test and clean electrical contacts, condition of clutch, recharge with R134A, Pag oil, Detergent to evaporator and Vents test if OK, I listed the reply I had back, what does that sound like
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Originally Posted by Rally fan 555
Got some details of the work done now, as follows;

Recover old refridgerant from system,Vac for 20mins to -2bar, Recover old Pag oil, test and clean electrical contacts, condition of clutch, recharge with R134A, Pag oil, Detergent to evaporator and Vents test if OK, I listed the reply I had back, what does that sound like
That does sound pretty thorough to me and matches my earlier post.
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Thanks for that I'm totally not sure about A/C stuff Didn't want it going pop on this car !!!
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Originally Posted by Rally fan 555
Got some details of the work done now, as follows;

Recover old refridgerant from system,Vac for 20mins to -2bar, Recover old Pag oil, test and clean electrical contacts, condition of clutch, recharge with R134A, Pag oil, Detergent to evaporator and Vents test if OK, I listed the reply I had back, what does that sound like
Yep, thats a full service,and a good price, no mention of the polen filter tho
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Thanks Guys, for the input - I will mention the pollen filter to him......cheers
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Originally Posted by scooby401
Yep, thats a full service,and a good price, no mention of the polen filter tho
Well I asked the guy about the pollen filter (via e-mail) and he sent this reply " yes and i will give you a free tank of fuel !! get a grip mate!" me thinks, maybe his Customer Service filter is broken ...
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Yes not the best customer service I agree!!

However I had mine done three years ago by this chap - at least I am guessing its the same bloke - and its still icy cold
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Originally Posted by Rally fan 555
Well I asked the guy about the pollen filter (via e-mail) and he sent this reply " yes and i will give you a free tank of fuel !! get a grip mate!" me thinks, maybe his Customer Service filter is broken ...
**** me thats cool, free tank of fuel with every polen filter, whats his no: i'll book mine in ok maybe not but £55 is still a good price for what you get, we charge an extra £44 but you do get a polen filter, as you said "customer service"
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What no customer service ?, based in Maesteg ?, not sure if too go ahead as seems a bit upset !!!
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Originally Posted by Rally fan 555
What no customer service ?, based in Maesteg ?, not sure if too go ahead as seems a bit upset !!!
Get it done, but for f00k sake's dont mention "pollen filter"
Old 13 April 2009, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by scooby401
Get it done, but for f00k sake's dont mention "pollen filter"
He thought you said "pulling filter!"
Old 13 April 2009, 07:29 PM
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I know what's going on, Thought I needed the UN on standby for this one !!
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£55 is a very good price for what you are getting , why not get your own pollen filter and just ask him to fit it when he is servicing the air con?
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Yeah Good Idea- I hope the guy is still willing to do it, may have gone 2 questions too far................I guess 2 people you should'nt upset your Cook and anyone working on your car
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Obviously had a disturbing pollen filter episode as a child, would'nt take a chance on showing him the pollen filter, may set of an involentary narsosistic rage, or something

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Old 13 April 2009, 10:19 PM
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Yeah ! Nice one, P.F.R.-Pollen Filter Rage is a new one on me !! I think I will call it something else
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The pollen filter o mean..............
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Originally Posted by Rally fan 555
The pollen filter o mean..............
Red rag to a bull my friend.
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