£1000+ to fix my air con?

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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.
 


What’s your motor and which company gave you that price ?
 
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.
 
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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He's having ya kegs down. My mam got her whole air con system replaced in her mini for about 600 quid.
 
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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
 
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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You must use it too often.
 
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I dont think mines working properly. But not really an issue as opening windows just a touch solves it. And also possibly looking at new one next year anyway, so not worth it.
 
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1000 I'd of told them where to go.

No way will it cost any more than 400-500. Easy job just an expensive part.
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He read the part cost off his screen as £820+vat.
But yes, I think there's some piss taking going on. The place I go to has a reputation for quality tbf.
 
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