Air Conditioning Recharge at ATS for £28.79

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t&c ' s

9. Air Conditioning Recharge and Anti-Bacterial Clean takes approximately 1 hour. A pressure test will be carried out prior to the Air-conditioning Recharge being carried out. If a leak in the air conditioning system is detected the recharge will not proceed and the customer will be advised to get the system repaired. In such a circumstance the cost of the air conditioning recharge will be refunded.

thanks ,

I see they refund if a leak is found , good news if you buy a car and the a/c isn't working.
sellers will always say ' just wants a re-gas mate '

"Anti bacterial treatment is not included and will be charged for separately at a discounted price of £10 (normally £20) when combined with the purchase of an air conditioning recharge (Total combined price of £38.79)."

still good value, after last weeks lovely heat feel I might need ac this summer.

Great deal thanks, anyone wanting the anti-bac cleaner Euro Car Parts £4.13 delivered with code: egg56, product code NOR2897300100. Works a treat and easy to use.

noseley

"Anti bacterial treatment is not included and will be charged for … "Anti bacterial treatment is not included and will be charged for separately at a discounted price of £10 (normally £20) when combined with the purchase of an air conditioning recharge (Total combined price of £38.79)."still good value, after last weeks lovely heat feel I might need ac this summer.Read lessRead more

About 3 at Euro car parts for the anti bacterial cleaner
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"*Our air conditioning regas service is for vehicles using R134A refrigerant only. We do not currently provide a regas service for vehicles using R1234YF refrigerant. Please check your vehicle handbook to identify which air conditioning refrigerant your vehicle requires." I best dig out the handbook

If the pressure test shows a leak then they would surely not proceed & hence no refund due as the payment should not have been made beforehand. A surefire way of getting your car AC system checked over before spending wasted money.

Good price though.

Groupon had it for this price WITH anti back not long ago at ATS... probably be back soon.

Voted HOT so I can be COOL!

I paid just over sixteen pounds for my refill last week. Used Groupon for the first time so used the discount code. This was in Coventry, but they (Concorde) have branches in :
Northampton
Coventry
Cambridge
Leicester
Wisbech
Norwich
Peterborough

Order summary:
View Order Status
Description\x09 \x09Quantity\x09Price

Concorde Autocentre - Coventry — Air-conditioning service and re-gas\x09 \x091\x09£19.00
\x09 \x09Subtotal:\x09£19.00
\x09 \x09Discount:\x09-£2.85
Total: £16.15


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I didn't realise this was a good price for AC recharge, all my local garages do it for £30 all year round

fingerman

I fell for that 'just wants a re-gas' a few years back and worked out to … I fell for that 'just wants a re-gas' a few years back and worked out to be £1500 to fix! Sold the car instead BTW need to get mine re-gassed as it ran out last week so sounds good op, thanks!Read lessRead more

What you mean "ran out" only reason it would stop working is a leak. The gas is not a consumable

AC gas is a closed system. If it doesn't work you have a leak. A regas will solve nothing, just pump gas into the atmosphere.

ATS = Automotive Thieving Shysters

Even if it costs you more money, go elsewhere. It will save you a small fortune in the long run.

Many people think their a/c is just for hot summer days. It's great in winter for keeping windows clear and it should be run regularly to keep the oil cirulating and the seals working. If you have auto climate control (just set the temp) it's probably doing this for you already but do check how you've set it.

Problem with these 'bargain' top ups is that you should really evacuate the whole system and recharge with the correct amount of oil and refrigerant. If they just 'top up' the refrigerant you probably won't have the specified amount in there so performance and reliability could be adversely affected.

Good post, i got this in an email too

Good call. I was just musing today about how mine can do with a refill.

Good price if you know there are no leaks in your system. (Not sure if this service includes a leak check or not). If you think you have a leak, it needs to be checked prior to a recharge, or this may prove to be a waste of money.

Voted hot.

noseley

"Anti bacterial treatment is not included and will be charged for … "Anti bacterial treatment is not included and will be charged for separately at a discounted price of £10 (normally £20) when combined with the purchase of an air conditioning recharge (Total combined price of £38.79)."still good value, after last weeks lovely heat feel I might need ac this summer.Read lessRead more

Total combined price £48.78. coming for me.

meversusthedark

​​if you buy just the discounted recharge online, you can just go into sto … ​​if you buy just the discounted recharge online, you can just go into store and ask for the anti bac at the time for the discounted price. the code given on the website doesn't work for the combined for some reason despite saying above that it does.Read lessRead more

so whats the total £38 or £48? not OP £28.

Ozzie

thanks , I see they refund if a leak is found , good news if you buy a … thanks , I see they refund if a leak is found , good news if you buy a car and the a/c isn't working.sellers will always say ' just wants a re-gas mate 'Read lessRead more

I fell for that 'just wants a re-gas' a few years back and worked out to be £1500 to fix! Sold the car instead

BTW need to get mine re-gassed as it ran out last week so sounds good op, thanks!
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If you only put it on other day that's your problem, you are meant to use it all year round

cold. hidden charges.

lloydyluv

"*Our air conditioning regas service is for vehicles using R134A … "*Our air conditioning regas service is for vehicles using R134A refrigerant only. We do not currently provide a regas service for vehicles using R1234YF refrigerant. Please check your vehicle handbook to identify which air conditioning refrigerant your vehicle requires." I best dig out the handbookRead lessRead more

So it's only for older cars then. 134 has been illegal in new cars for donkey's years.

I've noticed that whenever I use the air con in my car, when I go back to using the normal air, it doesnt smell too good, very pungent. Could I do with a recharge or is that something else?

Besford

So it's only for older cars then. 134 has been illegal in new cars for … So it's only for older cars then. 134 has been illegal in new cars for donkey's years.Read lessRead more

Bit of exaggeration 2017 not exactly donkey's years , your thinking of R12 refrigerant
ac4cars.co.uk/r12…tml



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lloydyluv

"*Our air conditioning regas service is for vehicles using R134A … "*Our air conditioning regas service is for vehicles using R134A refrigerant only. We do not currently provide a regas service for vehicles using R1234YF refrigerant. Please check your vehicle handbook to identify which air conditioning refrigerant your vehicle requires." I best dig out the handbookRead lessRead more

If car needs R1234YF would think still be under new car warranty

Heat OP! But pretty sure my local ATS is doing this for £19.99...

My Mum told me about it, had hers done last week and I'm booked in for this Friday

0scar222

Bit of exaggeration 2017 not exactly donkey's years , your thinking of … Bit of exaggeration 2017 not exactly donkey's years , your thinking of R12 refrigerant http://www.ac4cars.co.uk/r1234yf.htmlRead lessRead more

0scar222

Bit of exaggeration 2017 not exactly donkey's years , your thinking of … Bit of exaggeration 2017 not exactly donkey's years , your thinking of R12 refrigerant http://www.ac4cars.co.uk/r1234yf.htmlRead lessRead more

Ah, maybe. That's OK then.

yellowplum

I'm debating, mines eight years old and never done anything to it, you … I'm debating, mines eight years old and never done anything to it, you are supposed to recharge once per period of some description.Read lessRead more

If working OK leave alone in theory should never need recharge .After all its just a fridge you never get that recharged
if woking ok .But car aircon more prone to leaks so sometimes lose bit of refrigerant
Just have evaporator (bit inside heater) anti bacteria cleaned as they can tend to smell

Besford

Many people think their a/c is just for hot summer days. It's great in … Many people think their a/c is just for hot summer days. It's great in winter for keeping windows clear and it should be run regularly to keep the oil cirulating and the seals working. If you have auto climate control (just set the temp) it's probably doing this for you already but do check how you've set it.Problem with these 'bargain' top ups is that you should really evacuate the whole system and recharge with the correct amount of oil and refrigerant. If they just 'top up' the refrigerant you probably won't have the specified amount in there so performance and reliability could be adversely affected.Read lessRead more

Had it done by ATS last year when they had this offer. IIRC they do suck the old stuff out first and the anti bac is optional. BTW most cars have a big sticker under the bonnet saying what type of refrigerant it takes.

This is a good deal - another option is to do it yourself, the one from Halfords use to cost from memory £20 + £10 odd quid for the trigger, I remember doing about 3 cars with that, £10 refund for the bottle. Its now shockingly £40 for the gas alone so this is a great deal. I remember many years ago I went for a regas and minutes after it started leaking, it was fine before - so I ended up with a Luxury motor with no air con, over pressurised the system I think. Over the last 15 years always done it myself with these low pressure diy cans and never had a problem and the last can had an additive to clean bacteria, and it actually worked, got rid of that post air con smell. est the bay has a cheap, decent kit for top ups.

I wouldnt mind paying for a full extraction and regas/additives.



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may help you finding out what gas your car takes.

ictworkshopsolutions.com/ict…pdf

John.Locke

ATS = Automotive Thieving ShystersEven if it costs you more money, go … ATS = Automotive Thieving ShystersEven if it costs you more money, go elsewhere. It will save you a small fortune in the long run.Read lessRead more

Different places will be different, it all depends on the people working there. In ATS Morley I went in for an AC recharge and 2 tyres fitted. I enquired whether new valves and balancing is included in the price and they said yes. I told them, one of the wheels has a TPMS, that needs replacing with a standard valve. Mid way through, got brought over and was told they might have to replace the locking wheel bolts. What should have taken around an hour took 2.5 instead. Finally ready, they had replaced the locking wheel bolts without consulting on cost, but I was tired, I paid up and left.

Got home, realised I wasn't given an invoice, the valves weren't changed, the AC pipe valve caps were left on the strut and crushed by the bonnet (I replaced these a few weeks prior).
Went back to complain about the valves and invoice. The manager told me the valves weren't changed because I wasn't charged for it to which I replied, it's impossible for me to tell if I wasn't given an invoice. He printed an invoice off, it was a right state.
I pointed out the obvious errors and extra charges such as tyre disposal (meant to be included all inclusively) but only for one tyre when I had 2 changed etc etc. I was annoyed at having to return for what should have been a simple issue and voiced my concerns for safety and my time wasted for this. I just got told by the manager "You don't have to come back here then". At which point I told him to expect a demand for a refund made in that case.

Fast forward, ATS headquarters approved a £50 refund.... Now I am thinking I should be refunded the whole amount... my AC system was never adequately pressure tested because a week later, I have no AC again!

17 pounds in fareham near to me

NastyJim

Great deal thanks, anyone wanting the anti-bac cleaner Euro Car Parts … Great deal thanks, anyone wanting the anti-bac cleaner Euro Car Parts £4.13 delivered with code: egg56, product code NOR2897300100. Works a treat and easy to use.Read lessRead more

Same product with same product code for £3.88 on Carparts4less using code easter17

ssc1

whoever has had it done let us know if the extra charge for the anti-bac … whoever has had it done let us know if the extra charge for the anti-bac clean was optional. id be interested to get this for £28.79 confirmed.Read lessRead more

Just had this done today. No extras added on

134a was only pushed out because Europe wanted lower gwp in people's car refrigerant systems.
Neither 134a or 1234yf are 'gases' they are refrigerants.
A leak has to be rather massive for the tiny vacuum they pull on these machines to be noticed.
A car ac system on 134a can run upto 17 bar from memory ( I don't do much car stuff)
1234yf runs much higher pressures.
If a system stops operating due to lack of refrigerant it must have a leak.
its against the law to recharge a leaky refrigeration system without finding the leak. TBH I don't know how they are still getting away with this TBH.
Side note, your fridge at home doesn't need charging because no one **** with it, your car should be the same...

First time poster, steve.

Fridgie

134a was only pushed out because Europe wanted lower gwp in people's car … 134a was only pushed out because Europe wanted lower gwp in people's car refrigerant systems.Neither 134a or 1234yf are 'gases' they are refrigerants.A leak has to be rather massive for the tiny vacuum they pull on these machines to be noticed.A car ac system on 134a can run upto 17 bar from memory ( I don't do much car stuff)1234yf runs much higher pressures.If a system stops operating due to lack of refrigerant it must have a leak. its against the law to recharge a leaky refrigeration system without finding the leak. TBH I don't know how they are still getting away with this TBH. Side note, your fridge at home doesn't need charging because no one **** with it, your car should be the same... First time poster, steve.Read lessRead more

Thank you for that, it is good to have someone knowledgable aboard. Most of us are just guessing with specialised areas like this - we either wait for things to break (in this case get a refridgerant leak) or heed the manufacturers' warnings that things need servicing frequently. I fall into the second caragory and have booked my 3 year old car in for an a/c service at a local garage on Tuesday. It sounds (from what you say) that the car doesn't need it (it operates fine) and may even be better left alone.
Many thanks for your input.
Alan