If your car is fitted with air conditioning, the last thing you’ll want is it packing up on one of those rare hot British summer days! Air conditioning maintenance is easily overlooked as it doesn’t tend to affect the roadworthiness of the car. However, neglecting it can lead to expensive problems further down the line.
Basic upkeep is easy and will help ensure it’s working when you need it. One of the simplest ways you can keep your air conditioning in good order is to use it all year round. Try using it at least once every two weeks.
VAGCAR TIP: In winter, use your air conditioning to demist the windscreen. It’s an easy way to make sure you use it all year round and is very good at clearing the screen.
When used infrequently, moisture can start to build up in the pipes and vents which breeds fungus, bacteria and mould. This can make the car smell like old socks or worse, gives you a sore throat and headache.
You can prevent and cure this by having an air conditioning service where the cabin filters which get blocked with dust and pollen are changed along with an air-conditioning cleaner being applied.
Above is a typical example of a dirty filter along side a new one just showing the polutants that you potentially breath in whilst driving your car!
The refrigerant gas that the system runs on will need refilling every two to three years as it escapes gradually over time and leaves you with air-conditioning that no longer blows cold. A lack of use increases the rate at which the gas escapes as the rubber joints in the system dry out and no longer form a good seal.
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1.9TDI/2.0TDI | £165 |
Cars with Diesel Particulate Filter | £190 |
4 Cylinder Petrol Versions | £175 |
1.4 TDI 1.9TDI | £150 |
Petrol 1.2/1.4 | £125 |
Petrol 1.8T | £175 |
1.9TDI 2.0TDI | £160 |
For Cars with Diesel Particulate Filter | £180 |
Petrol Engines ex 4.0W8 | £160 |
2.5TDI Engines | £180 |
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Haldex Oil and Filter Change | £65 |
Brake fluid change Dot 4 | £40 |
DSG transmission oil and filter change (every 40,000 miles) | £140 |
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Diagnostic testing with any faults interrogated and deleted (0.5 hrs labour included) | £45 |
Hidden features (auto locking unlocking and alarm beep Miles to empty) | £20 |
Brake Discs and Pad change per set i.e. front or rear (labour only) | £52.50 |
Air con Recharge | £55 |
Air Con Recharge and anti-bacterial cabin refresh | £75 |
Air con pressure test | £20 |
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Rear Barn Doors | £245 |
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T4 rear spring supply, fitting and torsion bar adjustment | £135 |
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Within our services we perform a full diagnostic sweep of the vehicle and a full under car observation, including taking the wheels off to report on the brakes, suspension and to clean the hub rotors.
Only genuine oils are used as specified by the manufacturer.
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