R134A Refrigerant: Car Air-con Recharge - £35.99 @ ATS via Groupon

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22nd Apr 2021

Please check your vehicle log book for type of refrigerant required. If in doubt a general guide is:
Most vehicles registered before 1 Jan 2017 are likely to require R134A refrigerant
Most newer vehicles registered after 1 Jan 2017 are likely to require R1234YF refrigerant

Please check valid locations, here for R134a refrigerant, and here for R1234yf refrigerant.

Includes air conditioning recharge and an optional antibacterial treatment
Suitable for cars, vans and 4x4s
A pressure test will be carried out prior to treatment; if a leak is detected, the recharge and treatment will not be carried out and a full refund will be provided
Not suitable for electric or hybrid vehicles
This service can take over one hour to complete

Need To Know

PLEASE NOTE: To check up to date valid locations and current opening time please visit here to find your nearest R134A centre's contact details, or here for centres that can offer R1234YF.

SAFETY: Keeping you and our team safe is our number one priority. Please review our safety guidelines here

Validity: Expires 31 July 2021.
Purchase: Limit 1 per person. May buy 24 additional as gifts.

Booking: Valid at select centres, please check the Groupon copy for valid locations. Online booking is available, please click BOOK HERE. If you are unable to book online please call your nearest participating ATS Centre to book an appointment.. Air-conditioning recharge and anti-bacterial treatment services are not available at all ATS Euromaster Service Centres; please ensure you use the links to see all participating centres for each of the refrigerant gases. Please present legible Groupon voucher and security code on arrival. 24-hour cancellation policy; a suitable replacement time slot will be found for the customer.

Restrictions: The voucher may not be redeemed against online purchases. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer on the same product or service. Offer also includes a full vehicle health check. Valid for retail customers only. The service takes approximately 1 hour. A pressure test will be carried out prior to the air con recharge and anti-bacterial treatment. If a leak in the air conditioning system is detected during the pressure check, the recharge and treatment will not proceed. In this instance, Groupon will refund the full value of your voucher, subject to terms and conditions. Each voucher must be redeemed during a single visit and used by the same customer and vehicle. Air-conditioning recharge and anti-bacterial treatment services are not available at all ATS Euromaster Service Centres; please visit here to find your nearest R134A centre's contact details, or here for centres that can offer R1234YF to see all participating centres. Excludes air con system repairs. Should ATS need to cancel or amend the appointment for any reason that is beyond their control they will contact the customer in advance to rearrange the next most convenient time for them to come in. Unused vouchers may be refunded by Groupon, subject to terms and conditions, up to 14 days from date of purchase.

Edited by a community support team member, 22 April 2021

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21st Apr 2021
BARKMAN21/04/2021 21:53
Is the antibacterial treatment worth the extra £5?

My Peugeot is 55 months old, Air con is still ok and not needed recharging.
The antibacterial treatment is not needed unles when turned on it smells bad.
The best fix is to replace the pollen filter every year. I used a can to treat my old vectra.
I took out the pollen filter and set off the can while leaving the sir con on recycle setting.
Ten mins later it was done.
I then put a new activated charcoal pollen filter in.
Never smelled again.
So a regular change of filter did the trick
22nd Apr 2021
These clowns will fill your ac even if it has a leak.
Ive used this voucher maybe 3 times in the past years. Gas top up lasts like 3months each time
21st Apr 2021
BARKMAN21/04/2021 21:53
Is the antibacterial treatment worth the extra £5?

Could be at that price. I bought an aerosol can from euro car parts and did myself, think it was around £7.
22nd Apr 2021
wheelerdeal3r22/04/2021 15:10
How robust is the pressure testing for leaks? My car is 15 years old and …How robust is the pressure testing for leaks? My car is 15 years old and not had cold AC in my 2 years of ownership. Not bothered regassing as I’ve heard countless stories of older cars being regassed and the cold AC diminishing within a matter of weeks - would assume all those cars were “tested” prior to regas.

They legally have to vacuum test the system prior to gassing. If it has a leak they are not allowed to gas the system and can be severely fined for doing so as per f gas legislation.
22nd Apr 2021
wheelerdeal3r22/04/2021 15:10
How robust is the pressure testing for leaks? My car is 15 years old and …How robust is the pressure testing for leaks? My car is 15 years old and not had cold AC in my 2 years of ownership. Not bothered regassing as I’ve heard countless stories of older cars being regassed and the cold AC diminishing within a matter of weeks - would assume all those cars were “tested” prior to regas.

Not robust at all because if they find a leak they can't proceed and have to give you your money back, so even if they find a leak they will re-charge your system anyway just so they get paid. A few weeks later your AC stops working so you go back and they will be very apologetic and re-charge it again for free but also point out you have a leak and the same will happen again unless you get it sorted "so would you like us to fix it Sir?" If you say yes then win-win for them, they get more of your money, if not then they know you're unlikely to return a third time or complain, you'll just give up, so they still win.
22nd Apr 2021
alfiejts22/04/2021 16:00
Yes, you should run the aircon at least every month to keep the oil in the …Yes, you should run the aircon at least every month to keep the oil in the system circulated and the seals lubricated. Otherwise they’ll dry out and let the gas escape. Also after about 5 years, the air con gas starts turning corrosive. So you should change at least every 4 to 5 years even if the system still works fine to prevent it eating the seals from the inside...

I think Honest John says keep your aircon on 12 months a year to keep the system healthy - this doesn't mean keeping your air cold 12 months a year, just keep the aircon on and adjust temperature with the other controls
22nd Apr 2021
Why do people only turn it on in warm weather......its air con just keep it set at a comfortable level all year round on lowest setting
23rd Apr 2021
The equipment clears out the old refrigerant and then takes a minute or so to pressure test the system.
So it you’ve a cracked pipe, it will know instantly that it can’t hold a vacuum and will stop the refill process.
But it’s never going to spot a very slow leak that seeps pas the seals in a couple of months, because the pressure change in the few minutes it’s doing it’s test will be so close to zero that it’s unmeasurable.
It’s not the company ripping you off, it’s just that you’ve got such a slow leak that the machine can’t detect it.
22nd Apr 2021
K0YS22/04/2021 15:29
These clowns will fill your ac even if it has a leak.Ive used this voucher …These clowns will fill your ac even if it has a leak.Ive used this voucher maybe 3 times in the past years. Gas top up lasts like 3months each time
I had the same issue using exactly the same ATS/Groupon voucher last year. From what I've been advised, you should periodically use your A/C otherwise the seals (?) form leaks. Obviously, you don't want to use it all the time unnecessarily as it will reduce your mileage when there is absolutely no need... HTH
22nd Apr 2021
Yes, you should run the aircon at least every month to keep the oil in the system circulated and the seals lubricated. Otherwise they’ll dry out and let the gas escape. Also after about 5 years, the air con gas starts turning corrosive. So you should change at least every 4 to 5 years even if the system still works fine to prevent it eating the seals from the inside...
22nd Apr 2021
K0YS22/04/2021 15:29
These clowns will fill your ac even if it has a leak.Ive used this voucher …These clowns will fill your ac even if it has a leak.Ive used this voucher maybe 3 times in the past years. Gas top up lasts like 3months each time

I had the opposite. Took mine in last Thursday to have it done and they said when they tested it they found a leak so couldn't proceed. Didn't charge me anything.
Now in the process of trying to find someone to fix it (edited)
22nd Apr 2021
K0YS22/04/2021 15:47
Yeh I've read and been told the same.I've had it on very low on the last …Yeh I've read and been told the same.I've had it on very low on the last two refills. Still only last a couple months.A mate has had the same ac gas on his car for like 5 years, always ice cold.So I know I defo have a leak, may even be a broken radiator. But these guys will still top it up to make money

So you know you have a AC leak but you keep going back to get it refilled but it's the guys refilling it that are ripping you off ? Are you right in the head ?
22nd Apr 2021
K0YS22/04/2021 21:37
Also, I have disposable income, so not like I'm spending my bread and …Also, I have disposable income, so not like I'm spending my bread and butter allowance on it.

Oh well of course you continue to throw your money away then.
21st Apr 2021
Is the antibacterial treatment worth the extra £5?
22nd Apr 2021
Anyone know a decent place to get a prius hybrid regassed? Every offer seems to exclude hybrids. Toyota is charging £130 just for a R134A regas.
22nd Apr 2021
How robust is the pressure testing for leaks?

My car is 15 years old and not had cold AC in my 2 years of ownership.

Not bothered regassing as I’ve heard countless stories of older cars being regassed and the cold AC diminishing within a matter of weeks - would assume all those cars were “tested” prior to regas.
22nd Apr 2021
Typical...my car is literally in the garage right now having a re-gas for around £70 inc. anti-bac treatment! Damn it!
22nd Apr 2021
canitrunbattlefield22/04/2021 18:40
Mine lasted for less than 2 years, while my partner's car has never had a …Mine lasted for less than 2 years, while my partner's car has never had a topup over 6 years...

u need to use it all year round to keep oil lubing the seals as its open driven compressor the seals dry up and leak
22nd Apr 2021
deleted197057722/04/2021 18:34
Yep - that’s a good price and practise to get into. I also picked up a poll …Yep - that’s a good price and practise to get into. I also picked up a pollen filter for £6.37 from GFS and changed that within 5 mins.

Have been considering doing that on mine. Having a look in service book shows last full service was Feb 2020, although there's no guarantee it would have been changed then. .
What brand did you go for out of interest? (edited)
22nd Apr 2021
Fab spot
22nd Apr 2021
Osiferdribble22/04/2021 20:04
Yes will be a leak,guess there not doing a proper job...should vac it out …Yes will be a leak,guess there not doing a proper job...should vac it out to remove any moisture then leave on for 30 minutes under vac to see if the pressure drops to check for a leak.if not put the correct amount of oil in the system with dye to check for future leaks and put the correct amount of refrigerant in.guess all this is done

They just connect the two pipes and leave the machine to do its thing.
I've never seen them look for leaks.
22nd Apr 2021
fmillington22/04/2021 19:47
I had the opposite. Took mine in last Thursday to have it done and they …I had the opposite. Took mine in last Thursday to have it done and they said when they tested it they found a leak so couldn't proceed. Didn't charge me anything.Now in the process of trying to find someone to fix it

I have to say, the first time I used the voucher, they done all the work and at the very end pointed out that my compressor isn't engaging. They still took the voucher, I had to claim in back from Groupon.
22nd Apr 2021
K0YS22/04/2021 20:58
They just connect the two pipes and leave the machine to do its thing.I've …They just connect the two pipes and leave the machine to do its thing.I've never seen them look for leaks.

the machine is set up to test for leaks before it can refill the system

basically: 1 - empty system, 2 - test for leaks, 3 re-fill system plus add the nice smelling stuff/ lubricants

you can't just let the old gases escape, they have to be contained & disposed of safely
22nd Apr 2021
Raptorman22/04/2021 21:30
So you know you have a AC leak but you keep going back to get it refilled …So you know you have a AC leak but you keep going back to get it refilled but it's the guys refilling it that are ripping you off ? Are you right in the head ?

I didn't know I had one until after a long time.
I don't use ac typically so I just thought it's running out seen as I'd top it up during the 10 or so days of summer we get a year.
Its only after I started doing a bit of research and comparing it to others cars friends and family drive.
Also, I have disposable income, so not like I'm spending my bread and butter allowance on it. (edited)
29th Apr 2021
I have Lexus CT200h hybrid. Same engine as Prius hybrid. Where do I take it for the regas? Any help or advice and how much will it cost? Thanks
9th Jun 2021
gardner122/04/2021 20:20
Why do people only turn it on in warm weather......its air con just keep …Why do people only turn it on in warm weather......its air con just keep it set at a comfortable level all year round on lowest setting

Because, once the windows are demisted, it serves no useful purpose running it in cold weather and wastes fuel.
9th Jun 2021
spoo09/06/2021 11:50
Because, once the windows are demisted, it serves no useful purpose …Because, once the windows are demisted, it serves no useful purpose running it in cold weather and wastes fuel.

No you set temp required and leave it on low setting and it certainly doesn't waste fuel it uses a very small amount,leave it turned off for months on end and the seals will dry out (edited)
9th Jun 2021
gardner109/06/2021 14:06
No you set temp required and leave it on low setting and it certainly …No you set temp required and leave it on low setting and it certainly doesn't waste fuel it uses a very small amount,leave it turned off for months on end and the seals will dry out

Of course it wastes fuel, doesn't matter if it's only a small amount, you're still burning fuel for no benefit. It's true not using the aircon for months will ruin the seals but that doesn't mean you have to leave it switched on permanently, 5 minutes a week will do the job.
16th Jun 2021
Delbert.Grady22/04/2021 19:08
Not robust at all because if they find a leak they can't proceed and have …Not robust at all because if they find a leak they can't proceed and have to give you your money back, so even if they find a leak they will re-charge your system anyway just so they get paid. A few weeks later your AC stops working so you go back and they will be very apologetic and re-charge it again for free but also point out you have a leak and the same will happen again unless you get it sorted "so would you like us to fix it Sir?" If you say yes then win-win for them, they get more of your money, if not then they know you're unlikely to return a third time or complain, you'll just give up, so they still win.

Total rubbish. Its robust enough to find a reasonable leak (maybe not one that would take months to drop) If they find a leak they absolutely will not recharge it a) their system wont allow it and b) they would find themselves in legal bother for knowingly allowing the gas to leak out in to the atmosphere.

"so would you like us to fix it Sir?" - more rubbish, they don't repair A/C systems.....

I had mine done yesterday and it failed (as expected) no charge, no issue, no attempts to get any more money.

Regards, (edited)
22nd Apr 2021
TheShadowWalker22/04/2021 01:18
Anyone know a decent place to get a prius hybrid regassed? Every offer …Anyone know a decent place to get a prius hybrid regassed? Every offer seems to exclude hybrids. Toyota is charging £130 just for a R134A regas.

I have a 2010 Prius and faced the same problem. In the end I managed to find a local place that specialised in car aircon (and they train engineers to do it too). I had a sneaking doubt these were the guys that garages call in to do it using one of their mobile vans. Paid £60 last year.
22nd Apr 2021
+1 Thank you! I'd been waiting for a deal for some time now!
22nd Apr 2021
Just had mine redone today , 7 year old Zafira that`s not been recharged before. Antibac and Recharge £41.99 minus possible Topcashback and 3% via Bank account.
22nd Apr 2021
EFC10022/04/2021 12:29
Just had mine redone today , 7 year old Zafira that`s not been recharged …Just had mine redone today , 7 year old Zafira that`s not been recharged before. Antibac and Recharge £41.99 minus possible Topcashback and 3% via Bank account.

EFC10022/04/2021 12:29
Just had mine redone today , 7 year old Zafira that`s not been recharged …Just had mine redone today , 7 year old Zafira that`s not been recharged before. Antibac and Recharge £41.99 minus possible Topcashback and 3% via Bank account.

Did you notice a difference?
22nd Apr 2021
Booked with antibacterial treatment - i do change pollen filter on every service and doesnt smell but this would be my first refil in nearly 5 years so thought might aswel
22nd Apr 2021
Will be hard to tell i guess till we get some really hot weather, initial impression you can really smell the antibac treatment and aircon seems cooler, was going to get mine done at the end of last year but thought there`s no point till the spring so hopefully a nice cold car this summer.
22nd Apr 2021
Booked, cheers matey, was waiting for a re-gas ready for the summer.
22nd Apr 2021
Ah, that time of the year again when this deal comes on. New used car, new recharge with ATS.
22nd Apr 2021
Was just looking for this on groupon the other day and there weren’t any, glad I waited! Booked in for next week, our aircon is gubbed, hopefully just in need of the recharge.
22nd Apr 2021
Anyone managed to use the 15% 'Welcome' code for new Groupon users? Doesn't work for me
22nd Apr 2021
prostar22/04/2021 15:36
I had the same issue using exactly the same ATS/Groupon voucher last year. …I had the same issue using exactly the same ATS/Groupon voucher last year. From what I've been advised, you should periodically use your A/C otherwise the seals (?) form leaks. Obviously, you don't want to use it all the time unnecessarily as it will reduce your mileage when there is absolutely no need... HTH

Yeh I've read and been told the same.
I've had it on very low on the last two refills. Still only last a couple months.
A mate has had the same ac gas on his car for like 5 years, always ice cold.
So I know I defo have a leak, may even be a broken radiator. But these guys will still top it up to make money