£1000+ to fix my air con?

sidneyeric said:
Get a second opinion.
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That's why I made the thread. To find a good place to take it.

West_Winger said:
Up to 40mph then you’re better off with the window down. Above that then the aircon is more efficient. Apparently.
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Doesn't work well in traffic jams though. Air Con is ace, people who disagree are wrong ;)

Maxnormal said:
Eh? How?
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In winter, AC demists the screen great. My car is terrible without AC on.

Pseudonym Number 1 said:
If i don't have the aircon on then the windscreen mists up.
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Exactly. I first took it in for repair when it was snowing outside!
 
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PTR said:
Just been told I'm looking at over a grand to fix my air con.
It cuts out when I'm driving at anything about about 1500rpm, apparently its a pressure valve in the compressor.

Does anyone know any good places that either recondition compressors (its only 4 years old ffs), or sell good aftermarket ones (and fit them) at a more reasonable price?

Happy to drive from Darlo to Newcastle for the right place.
I used the place in Sheepfolds about 8 years ago - is that place still there? Is it any good?

Thanks.
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:lol::lol:
 
PTR said:
The car is a SEAT Exeo 2013 143PS Diesel. So its basically the standard VW Air Con system of the day.

And I use my air con all the time, I hate being warm in the car AND the AC is great for demisting in winter. Its also cheaper than opening the window if you're going over about 20mph.
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Message me your full reg
I'll price the part and make some enquires on replacement
 
PTR said:
Just been told I'm looking at over a grand to fix my air con.
It cuts out when I'm driving at anything about about 1500rpm, apparently its a pressure valve in the compressor.

Does anyone know any good places that either recondition compressors (its only 4 years old ffs), or sell good aftermarket ones (and fit them) at a more reasonable price?

Happy to drive from Darlo to Newcastle for the right place.
I used the place in Sheepfolds about 8 years ago - is that place still there? Is it any good?

Thanks.
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I had a compressor changed and coolant flushed through on my VW Golf GTI for £190, but I'm not in Sunlun.
 
Goat Eyes said:
Compressors are notoriously expensive.

Incredibly simple to fit so that cost will be mainly parts, an hours labour and then the cost of a re-gas.

Best bet is to look for a cheap compressor. Try these: | Auto Air Con Parts
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SPUFF said:
Plenty recondition £170ish ebay. A local firm would fit n gas up £300 max.
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2013 SEAT Exeo Diesel Air Conditioning Compressor (Tag# 872916) | eBay
This is £65 (probably accept £60 with an offer) and also 6 month warranty so worth a punt if it's the right one?
 
PTR said:
The car is a SEAT Exeo 2013 143PS Diesel. So its basically the standard VW Air Con system of the day.

And I use my air con all the time, I hate being warm in the car AND the AC is great for demisting in winter. Its also cheaper than opening the window if you're going over about 20mph.
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if its going to cost £1000 to fix i think opening your window will be cheaper
 
PTR said:
Just been told I'm looking at over a grand to fix my air con.
It cuts out when I'm driving at anything about about 1500rpm, apparently its a pressure valve in the compressor.

Does anyone know any good places that either recondition compressors (its only 4 years old ffs), or sell good aftermarket ones (and fit them) at a more reasonable price?

Happy to drive from Darlo to Newcastle for the right place.
I used the place in Sheepfolds about 8 years ago - is that place still there? Is it any good?

Thanks.
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Time for a trade in me thinks
 

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