Air con 2yr service

[Lunchtimer]

I suspect everyone receives the main dealer email/phone call invitation to get the air conditioning system serviced after 2 years?
Anyone know if it really makes any difference? And does anyone know what they actually service/clean/refresh for £75?
Thanks.

[A6S]

I had mine done under warranty when it was 18 months old as it wasn't as cold as I expected. It made a huge difference and instantly gets cold now.
Unless the £75 includes the air con bomb to get rid of bacteria and smells then it's a bit expensive. Kwik fit does the guarantee if it's not colder they don't charge you for £50. It's just a simple re gassing. Most independent will do it for around the same.

[Rob69]

I declined to have it done on my wife's 2 year old UP! earlier this year, but I dare say if your air con compressor packs up ( as my FIL's 4 year old yeti did when the pulley drive plate rivets came out) then a full service history including this air con service might stand you in better stead for any out of warranty goodwill. Personally i didn't think it worthwhile or necessary on our car as it's done about 7k in 2 years and air con is very rarely used.

[ukgroucho]

They change the pollen filter and (I believe) also do the sanitisation thing.

Not sure it includes a re-charge... they offered me that at the last service and I declined but I did have it done alongside the MOT this year and it is quicker at dropping the internal temp.

Bear in mind that an aircon re-charge SHOULD be a complete re-charge and not some cheap "top up". The systems are designed to run with a specific weight of gas in them so they should be emptied and then a full (weight) charge put back in...

[johnsimcox]

I declined to have it done on my wife's 2 year old UP! earlier this year, but I dare say if your air con compressor packs up ( as my FIL's 4 year old yeti did when the pulley drive plate rivets came out) then a full service history including this air con service might stand you in better stead for any out of warranty goodwill. Personally i didn't think it worthwhile or necessary on our car as it's done about 7k in 2 years and air con is very rarely used.

Not using is actually worse as the seals can dry out leading to loss of fluid. Better to use it regularly


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[Rob69]

good point - saying that, I rarely use it, she might use it all time for all I know !!

Not using is actually worse as the seals can dry out leading to loss of fluid. Better to use it regularly


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[A6S]

They change the pollen filter and (I believe) also do the..

Pollen filter gets changed in the inspection/major service normally regardless if you get the air con service.

[cjmcb]

I was advised to leave it if ok at 2y and get it done as a check up at the 3y service as most cars are still ok at that point. I had the BMW's done and it was noticeably cooler!