Car appreciation... the aesthetics, the engineering, etc

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hugo7

VW want £119 for diagnosis.

These guys look thorough on a check list basis
https://www.wechillanycar.com/

We offer the most extensive Air Conditioning service available which includes:

Check operation of air conditioning system
Full visual inspection
Temperature checks
Recovery of refrigerant
Evacuation of air and moisture from system
System vacuum
System pressure test to check for leaks
Adding fresh system oil
Adding Ultra Violet dye to aid with future leak detection
Recharging refrigerant to recommended levels
Removal of bacteria and odours
Full A/C report and print out

Has anyone used them?

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TRA in reply to @hugo7

My mechanic is always replacing a certain part in VAG cars AC systems. Can't remember exactly but a pressure switch or diverter valve? Apparently it cracks and slowly leaks the gas. He said it's like 90% of the time responsible for cool, but not icy AC.

Mind you, in both my old A3 and my current A4 the AC never gets icy once the ambient temp is over 35. My dads mid 90s Toyota corolla however, well, that a basically a fridge. And it's never had an AC regas or service.

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hugo7 in reply to @TRA

Cheers.

I think I'm going to give that AC guy with the shit website a ring to see if he knows anyone near me. Then speak to we ChillAnyCar. Hopefully given how common Golfs are, and if it's a common issue they'll know what to do.

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